Show george primrose and his big minstrel company will play an engagement tonight this engagement will again emphasize the fact that real minstrelsy is not dead as this form of entertainment Is entirely an american feature which has gradually drifted away from the idea of its originator there was a time when the public would stand for a so called minstrel show to appear in oriental scenes and costumes powdered wigs and painted faces which was tather charming to look upon because U was ney but tills stylo having lost its is no longer charming and furthermore now want american minstrelsy that Is true to negro life of plantation days and truly a feature of our own country mr primrose Is the first to furnish this genuine form of amusement but with modern embellishments lish ments of a kind alias enhances the effect the gaudily bedecker decked be costumes and whiteface minstrel has seen its day in its place has come tho merry darky fun intermingled with up to date songs and humor led by george primrose 0 |