“Complimentary testimonial to Chas. E. and Frank P. Dobson, prior to their departure for Europe. One hundred volunteers, theatrical and minstrel,”

“Charles Dobson is an artist of unquestionable ability.  His performances on the banjo at the Olympic on the stage, and in the orchestra at Wallack’s, has won for him the title of one of the best banjoists living.  His execution is different from any one we ever heard.  His delicacy of touch, masterly runs, and marvelous execution is astonishing.  His tremulo in ‘Home, Sweet Home,’ and his rapid variations in ‘Yankee Doodle’ are wonderful.  His playing of the ‘Shepherd Quickstep’ in a minor key, ‘Madralins,’ the ‘Olympic Schottische,’ and a choice selection of operatic selections are rendered with such precision as to bring forth great applause.”