The British Musical Biography

[E] Chevalier, Albert Onesime Britanni =
cus Gwathveoyd Louis, comedian, and
lyric author, born at Netting Hill, London,
March 21, 1862. Displayed histrionic talent
at an early age, and appeared in farce at the

[+] Prince of Wales' Theatre, Tottenham Street,
Sept. 29, 1877, as Mr. Knight. From 1878 to
1887 he was on tour with Mr. and Mrs. Ken-
dal, Mr. Hare, and other combinations, in
"Diplomacy," and various dramas. Later, he
came out as an entertainer, and in 1890 sang
in comic opera at tlie Avenue Theatre. It
was February 5, 1891, that he made his first
appearance as a music-hall performer, at the
New London Pavilion. His success was phe-
nomenal, and has lasted ever since. His
matinees in the provinces have attracted large
and enthusiastic audiences, and " The Cos-
ter's Laureate," " The Kipling of the Music-
hall," has been everywhere recognised as an
artist. In 1896, he visited America. Besides
his songs, he has written several pieces for the
stage. His brother, Auguste, under the nomcle
plume of Charles Ingle, supplies most of his
music. Assisted by Bryan Daly, he has written
" Albert Chevalier ; a Record by himself,"
London, Macqueen, 1895. Among the best
known of his songs, composed by his brother,
John Crook, and others, may be named
"Knocked 'em in the Old Kent Road";
" Future Mrs. 'Awkins" ; "Coster's serenade";
"My Old Dutch," etc.

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