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Show Christy First "Minstrel" Minstrel Is a name Introduced Into England by the Normans, and which comprehended singers and performers of instrumental music, together wltl. Jugglers, dancers and other persons The negrc minstrels are a species of musical entrrtainn ent of a quaint und simple kind whlcn originated among the negroes of the South and was first made popular at public entertain-uierts entertain-uierts by E. I'. Christy, the originator of the troupes of Imitation negro dju clans. |