San Francisco Minstrels

“There was a rather slim attendance last night at this place of amusement, owing possibly to the unfavorable state of the weather.  The programme, in addition to some old popular favorites, presented a few new pieces; but although they were sufficiently ludicrous to cause laughter for the moment, did not display the undoubted talents of the troupe to advantage.  The old standard jokes, however excellent, should, like veterans, be retired from the service and not allowed to cling to public life with the tenacity of a Fenian Centre or a New York alderman to office.  Wambold’s ballad, “The Birds Will Come Again,” was pleasingly sung and well received.”