The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1905-06-23
THE BEL AIR MlNSTRELS.

Tuesday evening was very warm, but
this discomfort did not detract from the
size OF the crowd that filled the assembly
| rooms of the Masonic Temple. There
was plenty of incentive for attending, as
a home affair of any kind is always a
drawing card, but 1t was we'll understood
that the backing of the effort on the part
of our young men to give US a creditable
entertainment was sparing no pains to
have perfection.
When the curt lin went up, the finished
appearance of the sight displayed no
amateur hand. Every detail was perfect
and each took his part i'll a manner that
showed plenty of practice and a studied
attention to the minor requirements that
make or mar the whole. The members
deserve especial commentator for the
character of their jokes. While number
of men in the town came in for their share,
the character of each hit was of a nature
that could possibly atfront no one, and
vet produce plenty of merriment. The
general jokes were nearly all new, and
those who expected lot of "chestnuts"
were agreeably disappointed. AS inter-
locutor, AIR. S. d. Rosan was an artistic
success.
Of course the music was the best part
orchestra came in for its share of praise,
and deserved it too, when it is remember
ed that the members have only been prac-
Using together for a short while The
McComas Brothers added greatly to the
enjoyment of the evening. and their we'll
rounded voices seemed to fit every musical
crevice and appeal to eyeryone's sense of
melody. Mr.. NJ. Stanley McComas
branched out as a new star in comedy,
making capital end man, in fitting COM
pany with DR.. II. ]. Boyd, who has again
and again added to his laurels in our town
theatricals. Other musical selections
were given by Messrs. H. c. Keen, S. D.
Rosan, c. ". Michael and Nelson Keen.
Each deserve special encomium, and the
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manner The "Bantytown Band" Mr..
A. p. Close drum-major, produced aroar
of laughter that was irresistible. The
other end men, Messrs Clarence E. Ram
say, Albert p. Close, George w. Nickum
and Archer Coale, were also close candi-
dates for first honors in their class
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but good criticism of every corked face
on the stage. Two dialogues were given
and they were entertaining as we'll as
amusing. The first, "Pompey Green's
Snakes" in the cast (which were Messrs
NJ. A. Reckord and c. H.'McComas, had
the audience in a constant state of ex-
pectency. The second, "Colored Sena-
tors" gave a good opportunity for the
display of talent that was so effervescing.
In this cast were Messrs NJ S. McComas,
S. n Bradford and Nelson Keen Messrs
c. E. Ramsay and c. w. Michael showed
skill in club swinging, while Mr.. H. w.
Earring made an exhibition of bag punch
ing that was almost professional. The
finale, aye Old Oaken Bucket" brought
out the entire list of participants, and
they were roundly applauded.
The staff who deserve credit for the
management included Messrs. Charles H.
MacNabb, business manager; H. Ross
Barton, assistant and secretary and
treasurer; George w. Nickunl, stage d.
rector; Charles H. McComas, vocal di-
rector; H. Willard Earring, director of
orchestra, and Miss Lutine Keen, pianist.