Ambassadors of Empire

Master Louis Aldrich, tragedy manufacturer in the Marsh Juveniles took a benefit at the Amphitheatre, New Orleans, on the 11th, being their fifty-ninth night at that house. Orleans seems Marshy. New York Clipper 28 May 1859: 46. Print.

One of the little Aztec children died at Swansea, Wales, recently. New York Clipper 18 June 1859: 70. Print.

The Batemen Children are performing at Rochester. New York Clipper 30 July 1853. Print.  

The Bryant Minstrels have produced several laughable novelties of late, prominent among which is a capital burlesque of the Italian Opera….Little Arthur is a very clever juvenile music-cardo, and his shrill voice is heard high above the din of the terrific finale. Henrietta Lang and Little Marie Boniface give the interlude dances on Saturday afternoon … Continue reading Boniface, (Little) Marie →

The Boone Children, especially Miss Anna and Miss Lora, are very successful at the Royal Coliseum, in London.  Mrs. Boone is with them.  Mr. Boone is in New York. New York Clipper 19 March 1859: 383. Print.

The Bronsit [Bronsil?] Family, six children, the oldest just in her teens, have been successful in England, and threaten to come over here. New York Clipper 9 April 1859: 406. Print.

Attempts are making to fasten the name of “The Little Kemble” upon Little Kila [?] Buras [Horas?].  Small business, but great cruelty, for such a faming name might add …to Buras. New York Clipper 9 April 1859: 406. Print.

A charitable concert (we know not how our religious friends could get along without “concert”) was given at Brother Beecher’s church in Brooklyn, on February 28th.  Carl Bergmen was conductor, with the Philharmonic Society of Brooklyn.  Miss Hadly did the soprano solos, and Mr. Millard the tenor.  Little Ella Burns was the reader and Mr. … Continue reading Burns, (Little) Ella →

Little Ella Burns is Little Ella Burns no more, the Judge having decided that she must bear the name given to her by her “parents” in baptism, viz: Eva Bell Whiton, and must also go to school, and not appear upon the stage until she is a big, big woman, when she may not want … Continue reading Burns, (Little) Ella →

A little girl, four years old, who reads and recites better than some professional elocutionists has created a great deal of wonder in private circles in this city.  Her name is Ella Burns: she is a Native of Cincinnati, and was this winter brought to New York by her mother, a widow lady, who had hopes … Continue reading Burns, Ella →

Little Etta Burns, after a tour around Washington way, among the “highly respectable,” has returned to ordinary people here, with her mother. New York Clipper 2 April 1859: 398. Print

Another new place of amusement was opened in Philadelphia on the 17th.  It is called “Taylor’s museum,” and consists of beasts, birds, reptiles, etc; miscellaneous feats, in wire walking, dancing, singing, etc, by the original Cinderella family of juveniles. New York Clipper 24 December 1859: 287. Print.  

A PHENOMENON.—The New York Tribune says: “A young American lad, nine years old, is about to make his appearance in public as a performer on the violin.  He is already an accomplished artist, and his execution surpasses in completeness, power and expression, everything we have before deemed credible of a child. The name of the … Continue reading Cook, Sebastian →

Little Charlotte Crampton seems to have made out rather poorly in the matrimonial market.  Mr. William Harris, her husband, is said to have attempted a killing demonstration, lately, at Troy, N.Y., according to a sworn complaint made by her, but subsequently withdrawn.  The very next day, Harris had a dispute with his landlord about a … Continue reading Crampton, (Little) Charlotte →

Little Lotty Crampton did up Iago in the third act of “Othello.” The ladies are certainly “getting even” with Iago.  By the way, Frederico, how about that prize banjo. New York Clipper 18 June 1859: 70. Print.

G.N. Eldred’s Great Rotunda Menagerie and Circus Company are now “coming home” from Mexico through Texas, and were at Marshall, Texas, on the 8th June….Among the little prodigies are Masters Saunders, Eugene De Lorme, La Roix, and Little Harry. New York Clipper 2 July 1859: 86. Print.

The Dutton Children have got “organized” as “fairy sisters”.  Albert Norton is their agent, and they are now on the move to good old Massachusetts, their native State.  They will [be]…around Boston all this week, and give two performances a day. New York Clipper 9 April 1859: 406. Print.

The GIANT GIRL, six years old, weighs 240 lbs, Master Rattler, the unrivaled Ethiopian Dancer, Miss ADAIR, the charming vocalist, Miss BLANCHARD, expert juggleress.  Saturday aft 3’o’clock. New York Daily Tribune 7 July 1843. Print.

We have just brought to light another batch of prodigies—heretofore we have had infant drummers, infant fiddlers, infant eminent tragedians, infant comedians, etc. but we now have an infant opera troupe, called the “Hollman family.”  Comprising little Julia, ‘only four years old, and the smallest vocalist and pianist in the world;” “Miss Saibe [Sally/Sadie/], six … Continue reading Hollman, (Little) Julia →

We have just brought to light another batch of prodigies—heretofore we have had infant drummers, infant fiddlers, infant eminent tragedians, infant comedians, etc. but we now have an infant opera troupe, called the “Hollman family.”  Comprising little Julia, ‘only four years old, and the smallest vocalist and pianist in the world;” “Miss Saibe [Sally/Sadie/], six … Continue reading Hollman, Master Alfred →

We have just brought to light another batch of prodigies—heretofore we have had infant drummers, infant fiddlers, infant eminent tragedians, infant comedians, etc. but we now have an infant opera troupe, called the “Hollman family.”  Comprising little Julia, ‘only four years old, and the smallest vocalist and pianist in the world;” “Miss Saibe [Sally/Sadie/], six … Continue reading Hollman, Master Benjamin →

We have just brought to light another batch of prodigies—heretofore we have had infant drummers, infant fiddlers, infant eminent tragedians, infant comedians, etc. but we now have an infant opera troupe, called the “Hollman family.”  Comprising little Julia, ‘only four years old, and the smallest vocalist and pianist in the world;” “Miss Saibe [Sally/Sadie/], six … Continue reading Hollman, Master John →

The Holman Family of Juvenile Vocalists, under the title of “Our American Children” are to start on a professional tour in a few days under the management of Mr. Frank Edwards. New York Clipper 18 June 1859: 70. Print.

Commander Eddy, The Niblower, opened the dramatic term of twelve weeks at Niblow’s last Monday night, with Mr. Wm. E. Burton for first star.  The Commander has selected a fair, though cheap company, adequate for the support of stars, which will be all that will be required of it, most likely.  First, and best upon … Continue reading Holmes, (Little) Tommy →

Little Katy Hot Corn is beginning to make her mark at the National Theatre, where the play is performed on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday afternoons of each week.  Little Cordelia Howard, who has performed with such marked success as the character of Eva, in Uncle Tom’s Cabin, has very appropriately been assigned the part … Continue reading Howard, (Little) Cordelia →

At the National Theatre, Little Cordelia Howard continues to please the throngs that flock to see her as “Eva” in “Uncle Tom’s Cabin.” New York Clipper 26 November 1853. Print

National Theatre The drama of Uncle Tom’s Cabin is the feature at the National Theatre, and still continues its popularity.  Little Cordelia Howard, notwithstanding that others of more mature years have attempted the character, is as yet unequalled in her delineation of Eva.  Those who have not seen the drama, as represented at the National, … Continue reading Howard, Cordelia →

Business shows an upward tendency at the New Bowery since the Howard family commenced their engagement….The youthful Cordelia, as little Eva, is as gentle as of old, and dies as sweetly as the most critical could desire. New York Clipper 5 November 1859: 230. Print.

The Hutchinson Family, consisting of Asa B., Lizzie C, and Little Freddy, were in Lebanon, N.H., last week.  Show business rather dull there. New York Clipper 12 November 1859. Print.

The Hutchinson Family, consisting of Asa B., Lizzie C, and Little Freddy, were in Lebanon, N.H., last week.  Show business rather dull there. New York Clipper 12 November 1859. Print.

The Hutchinson Family, with Mrs. Fannie, Little Henry and Miss Viola were lately at Providence, R. I. and notwithstanding the loss of Judson and Asa, are doing very good business. New York Clipper 26 March 1859: 391. Print.

The Hutchinson Family, consisting of Asa B., Lizzie C, and Little Freddy, were in Lebanon, N.H., last week. Show business rather dull there. New York Clipper 12 November 1859. Print.

Colored Child, 405 lbs, Jenkins, Master Nimrod, Miss Adair and La Petite Cerite. New York Daily Tribune 8 September 1843. Print.  

Mr. Albert Smith’s lecture season closed at the Egyptian Hall, London, on the 30th July.  His marriage with little Mary Keeley, daughter of the little Keeleys, took place on the 2nd Aug.  The Smith family must be looked after. New York Clipper 20 August 1859: 142. Print

G.N. Eldred’s Great Rotunda Menagerie and Circus Company are now “coming home” from Mexico through Texas, and were at Marshall, Texas, on the 8th June….Among the little prodigies are Masters Saunders, Eugene De Lorme, La Roix, and Little Harry. New York Clipper 2 July 1859: 86. Print.

Little Carrie Lee is the name given to a little girl who plays Eva in “Happy Uncle Tom; or, Hearts and Homes,” in Chicago.  She is seven years of age, and made her first appearance on any stage on the 18th of February. New York Clipper 5 March 1859: 367. Print

The Bryant Minstrels have produced several laughable novelties of late, prominent among which is a capital burlesque of the Italian Opera….Little Arthur is a very clever juvenile music-cardo, and his shrill voice is heard high above the din of the terrific finale. Henrietta Lang and Little Marie Boniface give the interlude dances on Saturday afternoon … Continue reading Little Arthur →

This unapproachable intellectual Prodigy and Musical Phenomenon, is now in our city, sojourning for a few days, with his suite, at Woodbury’s Hotel, Fulton street, after a brilliant and most successful tour through the South and West.  We understand that he is shortly to proceed to England and the European Continent, with a view to … Continue reading Little Drummer →

“Walking-cane fathers” and “heavy mothers” are frequently advertised for by theatrical managers; but, according to some recent Albany legislation, they are more likely to be in demand than ever.  We have often previously expressed our sentiments upon the absurd and tyrannical enactment requiring minors to be attended by a parent or guardian whenever visiting any … Continue reading Little Etta →

“Our guess that “Little Fiske” would join his old chum, J. W. Lanargan, has “turned UP” correct, and they open at St. John, N. B. on the 11th. New York Clipper 2 July 1859: 86. Print.  

Senor G. Chiarini arrived here last week in the Granada, from Havana; he is on the lookout for novelties for his Circus Company there.  Josephine, “little Josephine” when we knew her, remains in Havana. New York Clipper 8 October 1859: 198. Print

Little Lola was so well received on the 4th at the National as Little Nelly, in “The Old Curiosity Shop,” as previously announced by us, that she continues through the present week, and appeared on the 8th as Little Ella, in “Three Scenes of a Life” as is quite a big little card for Miss … Continue reading Little Lola →

Little Patti made a “big go” of it, on the occasion of her debut at the Academy of Music on the 24th ult.  The critics—oyster house, square-toed, hungry, and all—seem for once to stand together on one common platform concerning the merits of the debutante.  Her success was unequivocal.  She was pelted with bouquets…applauded, bravoed, … Continue reading Little Patti →

“Walking-cane fathers” and “heavy mothers” are frequently advertised for by theatrical managers; but, according to some recent Albany legislation, they are more likely to be in demand than ever.  We have often previously expressed our sentiments upon the absurd and tyrannical enactment requiring minors to be attended by a parent or guardian whenever visiting any … Continue reading Marsh, (Little) Mary →

Master Edwards, of Reynolds’ Troup of Minstrels, is anxious to dance “Lowell Rattler,” as he is called.  This Rattler challenged to dance Fred. Wilson, or Dick Sliter, recently, and Edwards accepted the challenge; a ball was engaged, etc., but the Rattler failed to dance attendance; so Master Edwards now publicly challenges him, and, in default … Continue reading Master Edwards →

Master Eugene improves wonderfully in burlesque vocalization, and wench dancing, and has few equals in his peculiar line of business.  He is a telling card for the manager. New York Clipper 4 June 1859: 54. Print.

Colored Child, 405 lbs, Jenkins, Master Nimrod, Miss Adair and La Petite Cerite. New York Daily Tribune 8 September 1843. Print

We dropped in at Ordway’s Hall, Boston, on the evening of the 9th, and was much pleased with the programme provided by the Morris Brothers, Pell & Trowbridge’s Minstrels, for the entertainment of their visitors…..Master Rentz, a lad attached to the company, is phenomenon in the way of ballad singing, surpassing any one of his … Continue reading Master Reniz →