Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1856-02-25
THE OWL EATERS.

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Gracious, don't wonder you like living in
the city" Here the curtain rose at Niblo's
Theatre, the Ravels appeared in the 90 Red
Gnome, and Jack Apple was in raptures
Now Jack (christened john Apple was raised
near Vealtown, New Jersey, on a farm, where
be grew in size until mis- twentieth year, when
he received an invitation from his cousin,
Tim Oldport, to spend week in New York
Jack accepted, just as fast as his pen could
travel over the requisite amount of paper
needed to Tim Oldport "h he'd come-and no
mistake :" In few days he was in the CITY,
and under cousin Tins guidance was rapidly
learning the ropes" and ''seeing the lions ,
which were held by them
Niblo's, of course, had to be visited, and it
Is OF there and thereabouts, including the
Jerseys that this sketch speaks, Jack,
at the first blush, was delighted with the Ra-
veis; the terrific combat Of the White knight,
and the cudgeling business was after his own
heart, but as the pantomime advanced he grew
uneasy.
"W hats the matter, Jack ?" asked Tim,
as he watched his contortions.
why, when are they going to commence
the talking part 20
"They don't talk at all in it. It's a panto.
mime. They make actions speak louder than
words. Just watch them," answered Tim.
Yes, L understood that fighting part. But
what ali this rubbing of hands, pointing with
the fingers, shaking of heads, trembling of
knees, and rolling Of eyes, and so on means,
can't see It's all a dumb show to me
wish they'd get up another fight 10 And here
Jack relapsed into silence, and commenced
looking round the house for distraction At
ter long time he happened to look at the
performances on the stage, and saw Bertusio
making the most violent love to Eugenia
pulling and hauling her around after the
most approved theatrical fashion of high pres-
sure courtship. This plunged Jack right into
life and good spirits.
Hurrah old fellow. go it You're talk.
ing plain English now; understand every
word of =, Jack spoke right out in moet
ing, and under cover Of a hearty peal Of laugh
ter from the people sitting round. Tim hooked
Jack 8 arm and led him off with
Come, Jack, before they get dumb again
let's travel" And the two got out of the the.
acre and into Broadway in short time
"Suppose we take supper" said Tim, and
in company they entered restaurant "Let
me alone, Jack, I'll order something that will
suit you" And letting Jack enter box Tim
waiter, and before they had finished reading
four evening papers, including advertisements,
1t made Its appearance.
After receiving every attention at the hands
and mouths-of Jack and Tim, it was with
great satisfaction they slowly drank the last
glass Of champagne, and called for cigars to
smoke homewards. Tim settled the bill, and
never eat partridges better cooked"
Partridges =" exclaimed Tim, ''those were
squad oUts! !'
"Squab devils" 20 shouted Jack as turning
pale he rushed for out doors and more fresh |
air. This made him feel better, and finding
that Tim didn't follow, be went in and found |
him still seated, cigar just lighted between |
his teeth
"You're joking, Tim; who ever heard of |
himself and lit cigar.
I tell you there is no joke about it. Just |
read that bill Of fare"-handipg over the
paper; and there Jack saw, in legitimate pen |
marks, squad oaVts "You wrote that down.
Tim; it's some fun of yours
Tim called the waiter. Now, Jack, lust
ask him what We had for SUPPER Jack put
the question, to which the Irishman answered. |
SQUAD owls an tremmin's sur; bottle |
champagne, sur"
That ii do" said Tim.
Yes, that will do" said Jack; "this |
child is done this time, and no mistake. No |
matter, I'll be even with you some time |
SQUAD owls Why shan't sleep wink for 1
a week; shall hear them hsllooing and
screeching 'tu-whit, too-whoo'-and, by thun-
der Mey,rs trying to get tomno'o' Let'sget
Tim, after enjoying the fun for some time,
at last, with any amount of laughing, ex-
planned to Jack, that "partridges, at certain
times, were called partridges, and that he had |
in reality eaten partridges."
Jack was satisfied, and there the matter
dropped.
Time passed on-Jack Apple had returned
to the country-and autumn came round. |
Tim Oldport was very fond Of cunning, and |
so in answer to Jacks pressing invitation to |
'' pay him visit at the farm near Vealtown. |
and have crack at the BIRDS" Tim started |
one fine morning for New Jersey, fully deter
mined to do execution in the game fine. At |
ter. pretty long ride, Tim arrived towards
night at Jacks farm, where hearty welcome
and hearty supper were ready for him. /
And now," said Jack, after they had
taken of the rough edge Of their appetites,
g here come the partridges" The servant
brought them in nicely broiled, piping hot,
with plates well warmed, and as Tim received