Later he became a member of Emerson and Manning’s Minstrels, and after these artists separated early in 1870, Mr. Kemble cast his fortunes with the latter in Chicago. In that same city (Billy) Arlington, (Ben) Cotton and Kemble’s Minstrels were organized in 1871, and continued there about three years. In 1875 Mr. Kemble was with Emerson’s Minstrels in Chicago. He was also a member of the Dearborn Minstrels in the Illinois Metropolis, opening August 21, 1871. Likewise in Chicago did he join Haverly’s Minstrels, March 11, 1878, and September 16, same year, he began a brief engagement with Sweatnam’s Minstrels in Philadelphia. Mr. Kemble then went to England, and was with Moore and Burgess’ Minstrels for about twenty years. He married Miss Ella Turner, an actress, about 1870. J. R. Kemble was born in Kent, England, 1838; he died in London, England, June 11, 1908. GEORGE W. CHARLES, the old-time wench dancer made his first appearance at the International Theatre in New York in 1852; subsequently he was with Dave. Reed’s Minstrels on Spalding and Rogers’ boat the “James Raymond,” this was as early as July 18, 1856; after this he did sketches with Billy Coleman. In 1869 he was with Carncross and Dixey’s Minstrels in Philadelphia; he remained there several seasons, and was a prime favorite. Mr. Charles was among the earliest black-face prima donnas. George W. Charles died in New York City, May 8, 1885; age 47 years. KIT CLARKE (Morse Myers) is one of the oldest living minstrel managers. His professional career began in 1858 as a programmer with the Satterlee and Bell Circus; Mr. Clarke continued in the circus business practically for twenty years. In 1877 he became general manager for M. B. Leavitt’s attractions, and continued until 1881, in which year he managed the Gigantean Minstrels. His next engagement was with J. H. Haverly’s Minstrels, with whom he remained three years. Later he retired from theatrical life to enter mercantile business. Kit Clarke was born February 21, 1838, in New York City. BILLY ALLEN was a well-known jig and “Essence” dancer in the 60’s, playing some of the principal minstrel organizations of that period, such as Arlington’s; Fred. Wilson’s; Mrs. Matt. Peel’s; Skiff and Gaylord’s; George Christy’s, and Carncross and Dixey’s. He subsequently gave dancing lessons in Chicago. In his early career he was known as one of the best dressed men in the profession. [Illustration: RAYMOND HITCHCOCK GEO. FROTHINGHAM JAS. J. CORBETT IF YOU DON’T BELIEVE IT, ASK THEM.] Billy Allen died in Chicago, August 19, 1890; age 52 years. SAM COLE, the real old-time black-face comedian, is in no way related to the old king of that name; though he has associated with them for many years; also queens and jacks. Mr. Cole is said to be amongst the living. But who has the address? LEW SIMMONS has the distinction of being the oldest active black-face performer in the world.