Johnny Burns and Maguire leased the dark Topliffe’s – Burns refurnished and expanded the gallery. Maguire’s Minstrels came back to VC from SF. Maguire appointed W.H. Smith as business manager; the Stage Manager job was granted to a black guy who had run the minstrel show named Walter Bray, the musical director job was given to F.H. Oldfield. — Admission costs were less than at the Temple of Comedy or Opera House. All Three Major Theatres in VC were running shows this day. — July 23, 1863 —