FRED SPRUNG was a well-known vocalist and “straight” man in the 60’s, during which period he worked in acts with Billy Manning. In 1864 he was with Rumsey’s Minstrels, and in September of the following year with a small company, gave a show over the mountains of California, being one of the first to do so. He died in San Jose, Cal., February 26, 1890. JOHN PENDY (Prendergast), a well-known black-face performer in the old variety days, married Jeffreys Warner, and played as Pendy and Warner for several years. He died in New York City November 16, 1902. FRANK GIRARD (Giraud). This well-known interlocutor and “straight man” began his career with Hooley’s Minstrels in Brooklyn, N. Y., about 1863; he remained but a short period and then enlisted in the navy, where he continued until the war was over. In September, 1866, Mr. Girard was one of the 500 passengers bound for New Orleans on the steamer “Evening Star,” which was wrecked about 300 miles off the coast of Florida (October 3, 1866); he was the only male that survived, and was on the water for five days before he was rescued. He subsequently returned to New York, and later was identified with some of the principal minstrel companies. [Illustration: GUSTAVE BIDAUX W. H. LEWIS (RICE) FRANK KENT GONSALVO BISHOP EDWIN HOLMES DUPREZ & GREEN’S MINSTRELS, 1863. Some prominent members of the company at that time.] About 1871 he became a member of Tony Pastor’s stock company in New York, where he acted as stage manager and played in the farces for many years. His son is Edwin Girard, for many years manager of the Gotham Theatre, Brooklyn, N. Y. Frank Girard was born in Brooklyn, N. Y., July 7, 1840; he died there November 1, 1900. JAMES D. BOHEE a prominent colored performer and concededly great banjoist, went to England about 1880, where he was a great success until the time of his death in London, England, December 1, 1897. JIMMY CLARK was one of the best jig dancers in the country, and equally proficient in the manipulation of the banjo, and an all-round good general performer. He was with Kelly and Leon’s Minstrels in New York, also with the Duprez and Benedict Company. December, 1872, Welch, Clark and Hart’s Minstrels began a brief career. Mr. Clark had not appeared professionally for some years. Prior to his death he was employed in the manufacturing of the banjo. Jimmy Clark died in New York City, February 27, 1880; age 40 years. CHARLES L. MONROE, considered a very good impersonator of the old Southern “darky,” died in Philadelphia, July 12, 1875; age 36 years. JOHN BARTLEY, a good general performer in negro acts, and an exceptionally fine performer with the tambourine and bones, died at Buffalo, N. Y., April 17, 1895. JERRY MCMILLAN, once known as “Master Jerry,” was one of the best jig dancers of his day. He was identified with the San Francisco Minstrels in New York City for a considerable period. He died in Philadelphia, September 9, 1873.