29 December 1821: Celebrated ventriloquist M. Alexandre put on an excellent show at the Minor TheatreOn Wednesday evening last we were pleased and astonished beyond measure by the extraordinary and interesting performance of Monsieur Alexandre, at the Minor Theatre. This gentleman's talents as a ventriloquist, if equalled, have certainly never been exceeded.Though obviously labouring under a very severe cold, which c…
SOURCE: The Guardian at 01:28AM on December 29, 2015