He organized a permanent minstrel company in Liverpool, and opened there in St. James Hall, October 31, 1870, and remained eighteen years, after which they made brief tours, up to the time of Mr. Hague’s death.
He visited the United States with Hague’s British Operatic Minstrels, opening in Philadelphia, September 12, 1881.
Sam Hague was born in Sheffield, England, in 1828; he died in Liverpool, England, January 7, 1901.
George L. Hall has the distinction of being the oldest living minstrel balladist. His first appearance was at Georgetown, D. C., October 14, 1848, with the Beck Family.
Mr. Hall has long since retired from active theatricals, but during his long career as a vocalist he was associated with some of the most famous organizations in minstrelsy.
Among the most prominent ones that may be mentioned are: Sanderson’s, in Baltimore; Sanford’s, in Philadelphia; George Christy’s, and Bryant’s, in New York; Skiff and Gaylord’s, Johnny Booker’s, Sam Price’s and Boyce and Mudge’s.
Wm. D. Hall, the well-known minstrel and author, in Philadelphia, is a son of Mr. Hall.
Geo. L. Hall was born in Baltimore, Md., May 5, 1828.
Charley Fox was one of the most popular comedians and banjoists of his day.
His first appearance was in 1848. About 1854 he came to New York, and for many years was identified with the best permanent organizations. He was of the original company of Bryant’s Minstrels, New York, February 23, 1857.