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Show 1 SINGING KAFFIR BOYS UNIQUE NOVELTY Balmer Brinffs Boys From Kaffir Land In South Africa to Chautauqua . . O 6 " DON'T think the black hoys In this picture represent n group of cnnnlbals, even though tlicy may he dressed qtilto warlike. These boys aro tho members mem-bers of Halmcr's Knlllr Hoy Choir, which J. II. Unlmcr has brought to America direct from South Africa. It Is probably one of the most unique organizations or-ganizations ever brought to the west and will undoubtedly cnuso much comment when tho boys give their concert nt the Chniltnuqua. Knch of the boys possesses a remarkable voice, and. although they cannot tnlk the English language, they sing English songs and sing them so they arc understood. un-derstood. Ilalmer spent many years among the tribes of Knlllrs nnd Hottentots of South Africa and says they are the most remarkable people of tho world. These boys arc graceful and manly and are as perfect physically as a human being could be. The Kaffirs arc unusually Intelligent nnd nre anxious to learn the ways of the while people. The Katllr choir program Is one of unusual Interest, and whoever spends that evening at Chautauqua will carry away with him a new conception of Africa and its possibilities. |