Separate paragraph from main review. “A Generous Act.—Diamond and Ryan, two young performers of Irish songs-and-dances, were brought to America under engagement to a variety manager in a neighboring city, who purposes ‘farming them out’ to other managers during the present season. They were engaged for two weeks by Tony Pastor, who sent the money due for their services to the aforesaid manager. At the expiration of their engagement the boys received a telegram from their manager to the effect that he did not longer require their services, and they found themselves almost penniless and in a land of strangers. Tony Pastor, becoming cognizant of these facts, extended their engagement another week, thereby unexpectedly increasing his expenses, and by letter and telegraph made arrangements for them for the remainder of the season. It is not often that a manager inconveniences himself to benefit a poor performer, and too much praise cannot be awarded Tony for his disinterested kindness and generosity.”

“…Pendy sang a song, entirely free from the Ethiopian dialect, in a manner that would have reflected credit upon any singer of motto songs. Rapidly changing his entire costume to one of gaudy colors, he gave free vent to his exuberance of spirits in singing swell songs…The comic side of the Dutch character was felicitously delineated by Larry Tooley, who reappeared on the 10th, in his songs, dances and witty speeches…In the foremost rank of song-and-dance performers we must accord a place to Walters and Morton, who apparently possess an inexhaustible fund of humor…A song alluding to various nations—between the stanzas of which the orchestra played the national air of the country eulogized, while Tony Pastor waved its national colors, which were of silk fastened to a slender rod of rare wood tipped with silver…met with especial favor. In response to numerous recalls Tony sang one fresh song and several others by him made famous. Those modest and pleasing sisters yciept [sic] the Freeman afforded sincere pleasure by their musical performances. In their closing duet, accompanying their voice with banjos, they provoked much merriment. Songs of the Emerald Isle, interspersed with lively clog dancing, added to the reputation of Diamond and Ryan. The question ‘Did You Ever See an Oyster Walk Up-Stairs?’ was musically discussed by Miss Jennie Engle [sic], who had previously ejaculated in dulcet tones: ‘Come back, Jack,’ which, however, the ungallant tar refused to do…” Full cast list.