Theatre Comique

“…Miss Therese St. John, who made her metropolitan debut, although she did not impress her auditors very favorably as she came before them, won their approbation ere her first song was finished; and when she sang ‘Il Bacio’ in the Italian language she convinced the most skeptical of her ability. Her voice, aothough not overpowerful, is sweet and melodious, thoroughly under control, and evinces skillful training and practice. Alice and Clara Coleman performed a banjo duet, during which they gave a correct imitation of the ringing of a chime of bells, after which they played a duet upon cornets, and wound up their performances by a double-clog dance, introducing many new and difficult steps, and winning vociferous applause. Their experience upon the variety stage has been very brief, but we think they will prove attractive cards…Ben Dodge, who made his metropolitan debut, (his first appearance on any stage was at the Front-street Theatre, Baltimore, Md., only a few weeks ago), has a comely appearance and possesses undoubted ability as a vocalist. He was twice recalled…Ella Wesner, clad in male attire, which excited the envy of the best-dressed men in the audience, sang three of her most popular character songs, displayed the customary number of silk handkerchiefs of various hues, and danced a hornpipe. She elicited the admiration of the ladies and the applause of the gentlemen…”