Theatre Comique

“A most attractive programme is offered by the management of the Theatre Comique, as the company at present engaged there is one of the best Music Hall troupes in this country. The following is a list of the performers: William Lingard, comedian, mimic and vocalist; Prof. Hilton, ventriloquist; Prof. Airec, gymnast; Andy Leavitt, Lew Brimmer, Tommy Ryan and Charley White, Ethiopian comedians; Kelly and Holly, double song and dance and cloggists; Josh Hart, comedian and stage manager; Dan Collins, impersonator of old men; Lizzie Whelpley, M’lle Helene and Laura Le Claire, danseuses; and Dave Hawley, gymnast. Prof. Hilton commenced last week, introducing three large sized heads, perched upon stands, and representing England, Ireland and Scotland, which, by his ventriloquial powers, he caused to sing and talk as if to the manner born. The entertainment throughout was very laughable, particularly the part the Irishman took. Kelly and Holly also put in a first appearance the past week in a double clog dance and double song and dance, which they executed very well. Harry Kelly, who is an old professional, is a good dancer, while Holly is a new face in this city. Prof. Airec, late with the Hanlon Combination, commences this evening in one of his aerial acts. William Lingard continues his engagement. The amusing travestie, by Charley White and Josh Hart, called ‘Under the Gas Lamp,’ which plays about thirty minutes, is well placed upon the stage and well acted. The railroad scene is quite a feature.”