Tony Pastor’s Opera House

“No less than three new versions of ‘Capt. Jinks’ were given by the minstrels of light and shade last evening. The ‘Black Crook’ in miniature, that is, the ‘Black Crook’ on its last legs, is having a run this week. ‘Hamlet’s Ghost’ in the burlesque, was fearfully belabored by the ‘nigger cusses,’ who had not a correct idea of a ghost, and in aiming at a shadow they really struck a substance. The entertainment throughout was laughable, so much so that Tony Pastor’s programme may be safely recommended as an excellent specific for any one attacked with the ‘blues.’ The Coutellier Brothers performed some astonishing feats on the ropes, one holding the other with his teeth for several seconds suspended over the stage.”

“Business continues quite large at this establishment.”