in drag, in the high fashion style of the era. Additionally, he mastered the art of quick change, eventually becoming able to act the part of some sixteen characters, with only a few seconds for each costume change. Many were impersonations of well-known historical characters, such as Otto von Bismarck, Napoleon III, and Brigham Young. Major role Lingard is chiefly remembered for the well-known vaudeville song, "Captain Jinks of the Horse Marines", sometimes shortened to simply "Captain Jinks." Lingard wrote the lyrics, and the music is attributed to T. Maclagan. It was a popular song of the 19th century, and is still sung to this day, having entered the country-western and bluegrass repertory. The song later became the basis of a stage comedy of the same title, written by Clyde Fitch, and a 1975 opera by Jack Beeson. The song has various renditions. References E. J. Khan, The Merry Partners: the Age and Stage of Harrigan & Hart, 1955, pg. 152 External links Bluegrass Messengers at bluegrassmessengers.com 1868 Song Sheet, Captain' Jinks and the Horse Marines at www.liucedarswampcollection.org Thirdspace 3/2 - Durden: Not Just a Leg Show at www.thirdspace.ca American entertainers American drag queens 1839 births 1927 deaths English emigrants to the United States