About a year ago Haines and Vidocq for the fourth time united, and are at present together.
Nat. Haines is unique in his particular line; always original and spontaneously funny.
He was the first performer that conceived the idea of “planting” a hatchet in the head; since extensively copied.
Nat Haines was born in New York City, June 16, 1861.
Tom Martin, a well-known black-face performer, entered the profession at an early age, and at various times had as partners Johnny Ray and Tom Lewis.
He had been stage manager at Pastor’s Theatre in New York about five years prior to his death. His last appearance was made there.
He was born in Boston, Mass., in 1861; he died in Brooklyn, N. Y., July 3, 1901.
John E. Kellerd, one of our leading actors, played “Uncle Tom” at the Academy of Music, New York City, for several weeks, commencing March 18, 1901.
Mr. Kellerd was born in London, England, May 14, 1861.
Larry Dooley was a genuine comedian, and although he looked funny because of his excessive avoirdupois, he was nevertheless legitimately humorous.