Morris Abrams is one of the oldest living black-face performers. He did nigger business on the style of “Daddy” Rice in England, after Rice’s phenomenal success there in the 30’s.
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Mr. Abrams is said to be living in retirement in Brighton, England.
Lansing Durand, one of the four original performers of E. P. Christy’s Minstrels, was a jig dancer of exceptional merit. In later years he was of the team of Painter and Durand, gymnasts. He was living as late as 1872.
John Arnold Cave is probably the oldest living black-face performer.
He made a reputation in England more than sixty years ago doing nigger acts with the late E. W. Mackney.
Mr. Cave is said to be at present a guest of the Charter House, where he obtained through the late King of England. He (Cave) was formerly proprietor of the Old Vic Theatre, London, England.
George Raynor was a well-known minstrel vocalist, and a brother of J. W. Raynor, the famous manager. He was with Wood’s Minstrels in 1860, also other prominent organizations.
He died in Brooklyn, N. Y., April 2, 1864, aged 43 years.
Sam Sanford, whose correct name is said to have been Lindsay, was one of the pioneer minstrel managers and performers.