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Corporal [[J. Logan]] was a non-commissioned officer in the [[North Lincolnshire Regiment of Foot]] when the Regiment was sent to the Eastern Frontier of the Cape Colony (now the Eastern Province, South Africa), shortly after the Xhosa cattle-killing movement and famine (1857-1858). The regiment was based in Grahamstown and Keiskama Hoek. (Modern spelling: Keiskammahoek.)

== Contribution to SA Theatre ==

Corporal [[J. Logan]] acted in two productions during his stay in the Eastern Frontier, both with [[The Sergeants]].

He played two female roles.

'''May 27, 1861:''' Acted in the [[Sergeant’s Dramatic Club]] two-act drama production of Talfourd’s of ''[[Macbeth Travestie]]''. (Witch).

([[North Lincoln Sphinx]], Vol 1, No 7, June13, 1861. Page 92.)

'''June 13 & 17, 1861:''' Acted in the [[Sergeant’s Dramatic Club]] three-act romantic drama, adapted from Walter Scott’s poem, ''[[The Lady of the Lake]]''. (Sandy, the bridesman).

([[North Lincoln Sphinx]], Vol 1, No 8, September 30, 1861. Page 108.)

== Sources ==

See below individual productions.

[[North Lincoln Sphinx]] Vol 1.

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