The Union times. [volume] (Union, S.C.) 1894-1918, 1902-12-19
Hi. Henry's MinstreIs
Easily Take the Cake,

The justly famous minstrel troupe
sailing under Hi. Henry's banner gave
the finest minstrel performance ever
seen on a stage in Union, literally, they
came, they saw, they conquered. There
were great expectations from this troupe
as the knowing ones had not hesitat-d to
boost the troupe upon every opportunity :,
coust QueGtly every reserved seat in tne
Opera House was sold by the time the
troupe arrived ia the city. The seats
usually sold at reduced rates in the rear
were all included in the reSel we'd liss aud
they were rapidly taken at the same
price, the aisle at the rear was then
crowded, at the same price, and stand.
ing room was at premium when the
the curtain rose, promptly on time.
They travel in two handsomely
Equipped private cars. Iii. Henry him
self leads the street parade, in which
there is fine cornet band. Hs sits in
his automobile DO wing pleaaautly to the
people as ne passes. His deg was a terror
! TO every canine In town which got sigh;
of him. But notwithstanding his en0r-
| nous build he seemed 10 be vary gentle
and trotted al ing among the crowd
seemingly enjoying tie occasion as much
as anybody.
There we're thirty c1d members Oh tn,
stage. The opening scene WAS u repro.
duction Of the entrance court TO the pala' e
Of Nero. There were dozens OF specially
arranged iGcandescent electric lights
clustered about the court and held by
| figures. The musicians were sitting
around upon elevated seats among the
columns and statuary, while the minsi rrls
formed crescent in front Of the foot
lights, each dressed in very rich and
CANDY costume of silk.
| There is chorus of II, which is
double the number usually seeh in miu-
Strel shows, double qnartette, saxa-
phone quartette, al orchestra Of q.
Among the singers are 1.-THE Utica
Tenor" Mr.. j. =. Moore. for several
seasons the feature with Vogal 3 min
strels, George Hassell, also feature with
Al Fields minstrels, George Van, bari
tone, and Joe Lyons, tenor. These are
presented in the spectacular FIRST part,
which is said to be ''as gorgeous as
ever seen ilf mintrelsy" The six COM
edians are headed by the premier, Billy
Clarke, whose monologue is brand new
and very funny.
In the olio the features are two Eu-
ropean acts, never seen before in this
country. One of these IS the Portuguese
maryels, Senior and Sonora Francolia
These people are exponents of physical
culture, exhibiting feats of muscular
CIVILIZATIONS that are surely without
comparison. The other act is the famous
Rspzeatto troupe of acroDats. These
acts are supplemented ty Prof. Probst,
In limitations of birds ana animals, Cor
rigan and Dove in brand new black
face act, Hi, Hesry in oornet solos, and
Billy Clarke IN bis new mOnologue, are
all right sp TO the scratch and worth
travelling miles to see.
| A big well trained military band that
discOurses all the latest concert music
of the day is a prominent feature of this
big show that ID seen and heard in their
swell parade.
The troupe was well received in Union.
Tie singers were literally applauded as
| WIS the other special features. Hi.
Henry Was applauded as he entered the
building and walked down the aisle to
tie stage. We hope Hi. Henry will re-
member his promise and yisit Union
ssain.