Word: coons
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Dates: during 1900-1909
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...languor and stupidity of the stage Englishman. His song in the second act, "Etiquette," received several encores. N. L. Tenney '03 was peculiarly fitted for his part of Father Chartreuse. At the close of the second act, he removed his cowl and appeared in white satin to sing the "coon song,"--one of the best musical numbers in the show. In John de Breeze, C.A. McCarthy '02 took a difficult part very well. He showed considerable skill in his interpretation -- more, in fact, than an amateur usually possesses. His work was notably good when he appeared with the princess; their...
...Union tonight by the Banjo and Mandolin Clubs. S. Baird '03 will also probably sing some solos. The selections by the Musical Clubs will be given in the following order: "Florodora," "Creole Belles," "The Show Girl," "Passing of the Band," "Fleurette," "The Lion Tamers," "Banjo Seranade," Medley, "Coon-Coon-Coon" and "Kaya-Kaya...
...plays the part of Olaf, the innkeeper. One feature of the second act is the appearance of some twenty Indian warriors. The third act is filled with entertaining songs and dances. The opening chorus sung by twelve policemen, the Duke of Dedbroke's song, the "American Heiress," and the coon song, "My Animated Sunbeam," all received several encores...