A brief separation followed, during which time Mr. Cheevers worked alone; they subsequently came together again, playing successful engagements in the music halls.
August 27, 1886, they arrived in New York City; they played several engagements in the United States, subsequently returning to England; later their business relations were again severed; Mr. Cheevers assuming the management of the Phoenix Music Hall, Dover, England, and some years later entering the hotel business.
After a separation of about nine years, in the Fall of 1904 they once more reunited and for two or three years renewed former triumphs.
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| BURTON STANLEY | GEO. WILKES | “RICARDO” |
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| GUS. MILLS | HARRY LANSING | STUART |
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| JAMES MACK | HARRY CONSTANTINE | ARTHUR DOTY |
| FAMED FAVORITES WHO FEATURED FEMININE FANCIES. | ||
Following their final separation, Mr. Cheevers returned to the United States, where he has mostly remained.
Mr. Kennedy is a boniface in England.
Cheevers and Kennedy enjoyed a well-merited reputation for originality; their quick character changes and diversified dancing gave them a standing in their profession that any performer might envy.
Joseph E. Cheevers was born in Buffalo, N. Y., May 25, 1848.
Edw. J. Kennedy was born in Buffalo, N. Y., July 10, 1844.
Gus Bruno made his first appearance professionally in his native city with Rentz’s Circus, in 1866, doing a hurdle act.