Kelly and Leon’s Minstrels

“At the new hall, No. 720 Broadway, Mr. George Christy, the comedian, enters the second week of his engagement with Kelly & Leon’s Minstrels Company. Dick Sands, a champion clog dancer, appears for the first time this evening. Kelly’s operetta, Matrimony, is on the bill, which is varied with other good pieces.”

“Hope Chapel, where so many have left hope behind, has been entirely remodeled by the spirited proprietors of this new minstrel band. It is now one of the brightest little places in the City, conducted with energy and tact, and presenting an admirable programme of Ethiopian music. George Christy is a member of the troupe – a host in himself. Allen, Sands and Kelly are also prominent artists, who give entire satisfaction to the patrons of the house.”

“‘My-De-Ar Res-Tore-Her,’ one of Leon’s burlesque prima donna acts, was given at Kelly & Leon’s Minstrel Hall last week; also a burlesque on the opera of ‘The Doctor of Alcantara.’ Both of these sketches were capitally done, and created considerable fun. A number of new songs, comic and sentimental, were given during the week, and a change in the olio business took place. Business was large all through the week, camp stools being placed in the aisles several evenings. Frank Moran, who has been absent for a week, appears on the end this week.”