Mr. Ralph was a popular end man, being equally proficient with the bones or tambourine; but it was as a dancer that he excelled; his “Essence” and “George, the Charmer,” are well remembered by many; he was likewise a versatile musician. Mr. Ralph appeared some years ago in the drama, “Our South,” with success. Dick Ralph was born in Brooklyn, N. Y., March 22, 1844--but not on Good Friday, as he avers; that day fell on April 5, that year. MELVIN S. KURTZ was a comedian and song and dance performer; his first appearance was in Philadelphia about 1862. He was the husband of Marie Van Zandt, actress, whom he married about 1874. Mr. Kurtz’s last appearance was October 15, 1881. He was horn in Lancaster, Pa., July 29, 1844; he died in Philadelphia, March 20, 1882. “RICARDO” (Foley McKeever) well and favorably known as a clever female impersonator, was with Mrs. Matt. Peel’s Minstrels about 1863. Subsequently he appeared with the Associated Artists of Kelly and Leon in 1869. Early in 1870 he joined Billy Emerson’s Minstrels, and on April 10, 1871, made his debut with Manning’s Minstrels in Chicago. He was a member of Haverly’s Minstrels in November, 1873, after the latter withdrew from Cal. Wagner. Later he was associated with some of the principal minstrel organizations. “Ricardo” was born in Ireland, about 1844; he died in New York City, October 30, 1883. JOHN UNSWORTH is the only living representative of Anderson’s Minstrels, organized in Boston late in 1859. Mr. Unsworth was associated with his brother, James Unsworth, and “Eugene” practically their entire professional careers. He was born in Liverpool, England, January 12, 1844--and is not sorry. JOHNNY ALLEN (George Erb) was an excellent comedian and dancer, and especially well remembered for his “Nicodemus Johnson,” a song and dance. His first appearance in black-face was in 1861. October 23, 1865 he joined Hooley’s Minstrels in Brooklyn, N. Y. March 5, 1866 he was at the opening of Seaver’s Minstrel Hall, same city, and October 1, he was also at the initial performance of Kelly and Leon’s Minstrels in New York; Emerson, Allen and Manning’s Minstrels gave their first performance in Brooklyn, N. Y., in June, 1868. Mr. Allen seceded from the organization May 22, following, and a month later helped to organize Allen and Sam Sharpley’s Minstrels.