“Emerson’s Minstrels, from California, have given a merry performance and made a pleasant impression at the Park Theatre, Their performance takes the usual form, but is of a somewhat more than usually vigorous character. It deserve more attention than it has yet received from the lovers of mirth.”

“The first appearance of Emerson’s celebrated California Minstrels at this house brought together a crowded audience, and it is pleasing to report that the public who visited the ‘Park’ last night were furnished with a real laughter-provoking entertainment. The artists composing the troupe were remarkably clever in their several specialities, and give proof of a keen sense of the ridiculous; they have also the correct ideas of burlesque. It would be very difficult, if not impossible, to sit out the entertainment supplied by these minstrels with a serious face. The vagaries of Litle Mac, the ‘man monkey,’ were especially amusing; the little fellow brims over with fun, and keeps the audience constantly amused by the grotesque humor of his antics.

Evidently the audience relished the performance, and we venture to predict for the Californians a successful season at the cosey little theatre where they have, figuratively, pitched their tents. They will perform during the week, and we can safely recommend any one who wants to be amused to pay them a visit.”