The weekly hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1858-1860, 1858-02-09
A Theatrical Incident.

Some years ago the manager of q well
regulated Theater, somewhere along the line
Of the Erie Canal, engaged - good blocking
and brisk Young lady as a supernumerary.-
1t happened that the young lady in question,
had formerly oficiated in some capacity as a
"hand' ON hoard a canal boat, a fact which
she was extremely anxious to conceal She
evinced much anxiety TO master the details
Of her newly chosen profession, and soon ex-
hibited a more than ordinary degree of COM
ic talent She was duly promoted, and in
time became general favorite with both
manager and public. a6 ~
One night she was announced to appear in
favorite part, a couple Of boatmen found
their way iG.a the pit. near the foot lights,
particularly anxious to see the HaW famous
conledieasne The house was crowded and
after the subsistence Of the general applause
which greeted her appearance. one OF the
boatmen slapped his companion on the
shoulder and with an emphatic expletiye ex-
claimed loud enough to be heard over half
the house .4
."Bill, | know that gal!'' s.,
.Psl.awr' said Bill sdry up.''
.But I'm dd If j don't now, Bill
It's Sal Flukins, as sure rs you're born -
She's old Flukins daughter that used to run
the injured Polly, and she used to sail with
him. 10 9l.5e 81
"Tom," said Bill, syou re = fool, and If you
don't stop you're internal clack,a you'll get
put out. Sal FInkins! You know q sight
II you think that's herr ss.ss.ly5 8. O.
Tom was silenced bat not convinced He
watched the actress in all her motions with
intense interest, and ere long broke ont
again 6t. gn asa
Il tell We, Bill, that's her--l kaoac 'tis.-
You cant fool mel know her tyo we'll r s
Bill, who was good deal interested in
the may, was out OF all patience at this per-
siste.t Interruption on the part TOT Tom. He
gave him tremendous nudge in, the ribs
with his elbow, as an emphatic him for HIM
to keep quiet st ].
Tom without minding the admonition said,
You just wait-lll fix her, keep your eye
ION me. -ae
Sure enough, he did fix her. Watching
his opportunity when the actress was deeply
absorbed in her part, he sung out in voice
which rang through the galleries, ~
"Low Bridge
T. From force of habit, the actress insanity
and involuntariy ducked Ae,, head to avoid the
anticipated collision. Down came the house
with perfect thunder Of applsns4 at the pal
pable hit high above which Tom s svDice
could be heard, as he returned Bills punch
in tho ribs with interest So s. s. s.
Didn't tell ye, old boy. know d twas
her You couldn't fool ME. i
eoa iss .sgax-2l-- $50
EXCUSES. Sir Francis !, used % plague
lard NJ with many impertinent visits, j.
till at last has lordship ordered his porter %
deny him adEiapce. Sir Francis cameI ~
usual Il 80. S. -ss ss 4 s,esss 81
~ my lord 10 not at home, Ii. 4" asss ., s;
8 tsAh !. friend o, though give me leave /
speak two words to-the monkey r ss.s e.
is ting, hs 6ew mp stairs, and took
Lord n unawares The porter wass
soplded, n : fsw days Sir Francis called
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stands II must ~ itirighE " ssssg
u in 81 went ap& ede = second nttsck On
bin lofdship The psrtar VAS then told, ii
ayes AZ lsss Sir Francis in asaia, - shodld
b. turned away.
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