While in Boston in 1876, the company were invited to a "camp-fire" of Grand Army Post 115, composed for the most part of ex-officers of high rank, and all gentlemen of education and good social position. On this occasion, their own classical quartet and that of the "Georgias" united in presenting some of the most exquisite music, while other pleasing incidents of the evening rendered it one long to be remembered. In the same city, at another time, they were entertained at the residence of one of the most accomplished of its musicians. I mention these pleasant occurrences simply to show the character and extent of the popularity which this excellent troupe everywhere wins: for to please a miscellaneous throng in public halls and theatres, and, after the curtain falls at the close of the performance, to be almost forgotten by the same, is the experience of most all minstrel companies; but to be sought after when off the stage by people of the best character, and invited to contribute with their fine musical attainments and social qualities to the enjoyments of select private circles, is a distinction, in the constant winning of which the Georgia Minstrels stand almost if not entirely alone. And now, as proofs of the great popularity of this company on the stage, I shall present a few from among the many press notices, regarding their performances, in my possession. These, while fully in harmony with what I have said respecting the merits of these famous performers, add some points of interesting description. Says "The New-York Sun,"-- "Every song was encored some two or three times." "The New-York Herald,"-- "The new melodies find in them the fittest interpretations." "The Memphis Appeal,"-- "We might write a column of praise, and even then there would be something unsaid of their merit. They are good in every thing they attempt." "The Indianapolis Journal,"-- "We doubt if a more successful entertainment of this kind has ever been given in this city. We no longer wonder that Boston sent forty thousand to hear them at the Hub." "The Petersburg (Va.) Index,"-- "We do not hesitate to pronounce Callender's Minstrels the superiors in this line to any we have ever seen. They far outreach the usual small range of excellence, and leave their rivals far behind." "The Philadelphia Inquirer,"-- "So great was the rush to see them, that the sale of tickets at the box-office had to be stopped half an hour before the performance. They are unquestionably excellent." "The Philadelphia Record,"-- "It is estimated that at least one thousand people were turned away from the box-office last night, unable to obtain tickets or entrance, so great was the rush." "The Cincinnati Commercial" says,-- "They have drawn better houses in Cincinnati than any white troupe." "The Brooklyn Eagle" says,-- "From first to last, all are absorbed in admiration."