He was stock comedian at various times in New Orleans, Baltimore, Washington, St. Louis, Boston and New York. In 1871 in conjunction with J. E. Edwards and Jack Talbott, he formed a minstrel organization bearing their names. In 1889 he went to Paris, opening there with the American Circus. Appearing in evening clothes, preceded by four supers, and announced by the ring-master, Mr. Parker created a sensation. In 1879 he opened what is now known as Keeney’s Theatre in New York, and controlled its destinies about four years. Dick Parker was born in Troy, N. Y., in 1836; he died at Staten Island, N. Y., August 28, 1908. JOHN A. MACK was a well-known comedian and song and dance performer of the genteel order. He was especially well-known in California. He was born in Pittsburgh, Pa., in 1836; he died in San Rafael, Cal., July 23, 1870. D. W. COLLINS (Carpenter), who was associated with Jack Haverly in Toledo, O., in the latter’s early managerial days, died at Brooklyn, N. Y., May 20, 1869; age 33 years. WM. S. BUDWORTH was well known as a banjoist and comedian, and had some repute for his Dutch delineations; his “Fight Mit Siegel” was best known. In the Spring of 1860 he was with Wood’s Minstrels on a road tour. Mr. Budworth was with Hooley’s Minstrels in April, 1864, in Brooklyn, and the following year he was also with Hooley at 201 Bowery, New York City. He was stage manager for Tunison’s Minstrels in Philadelphia, in the 60’s; with the Globe Minstrels at 728 Broadway, New York, in the Fall of 1871, and in the same city with the San Francisco Minstrels in 1877. Mr. Budworth was also with Emerson’s Minstrels, and played frequent variety engagements. His last appearance was with Tony Pastor about twenty-five years before his death. Wm. S. Budworth was born in Philadelphia, November 25, 1836; he died at Mount Vernon, N. Y., January 24, 1908. SAM PRICE (Valleau), was a famous old-time comedian, and especially clever in the old negro act of the “Haunted House.” He was a great favorite in the South, where the colored folks would wildly enthuse over his performances. Mr. Price was with Mrs. Matt. Peel’s Minstrels in 1860, where he made a hit singing “Pretty Gal in Blue,” and playing the tambourine end. October 1, 1866, he opened with Kelly and Leon’s Minstrels in New York at their initial performance there; he continued with them for a lengthy period, subsequently joining Arlington, Cotton and Kemble’s Minstrels in Chicago. Mr. Price was also associated with many other prominent minstrel organizations, but had not appeared much for some years prior to his death. Sam Price was born in New York State, September 6, 1836; he died in Brooklyn, N. Y., August 28, 1907. CHARLES EDWIN REYNOLDS was one of the most original and unctuous comedians.