Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1872-07-20

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their hats. Strips Of tin became gilt
tering swords end dsagsrs; pieces Of gild-
ed paper, found 10 various trunks, formed
sumptuous decorations for the actors, and
served to turn common dishes into gold
and silver ones for the banquet scene.
An old psir Of foils we're given to my
self aud the principle william, ss VIC we're
expected to do an extra amount Of fencing
but the minor characters had to be content
with tin wespons. 'ea4a 3f sat.,
Old Brown, the gardener. owned d.
lapidated horse this animal Was nearly ~
old rs his saster. In the inal scene of
our draws Sir Rougemont was to rescue
the lovely Isoline from Ali Mustapha and
his savage n,inions. Now, Albert Bright
declared that is.was absolutely necessary
that Sir Roland should be mounted, and
the interposiug Boggs at once determined
that old Browns quadrsped. should repre-
sent Sir Roland's fiery steed.
Saturday camc. It was half.holiday.
We worked like bees. Bob and were
practicing with old Browns Dapple. We
were 10 the meadow at the back of the
academy.
"It's no use Bob," said I, "I cant sit
on Dapple, 'brandishiug my sword and
sporting the Lady Isoliue' at the same
time. Why, the Lady Isoline weighs a
hundred and ffty at least ~
"It's hard" returned Bob. after reflect
ing moment. II guess we'll have to tie
you on the horse-it's the only way"
l assented. At this moment Dulcimer
Dce,s came up. Dulcimer was dull boy !;
he never learned anything; he was kept
At school because they coulda't manage
him at home Our orchestra consisted Of
two flutes, a cracked violin. aud pair of
bones, or cuppers. DuIcimcr played the
bones.
"Say, Boggs," he exclaimed, AZ want
to play solo on my instruments. / want
to distinguish myself"
Deets received box Of good things
from home nearly every week, and Bob
did not wish to offend him by point
blank refusal.
"You might have solo, Deets," he an
swered, "but how would solo on the
bones look, when placed on the pro-
gramme ?"
ooh, as for that, you can call it some
fine Latin or Greek name. The other
day I heard Albert Bright say something
in foreign language about bones. Let
ME sce--it was Pro bonss-pro bo-'"
"Pro bono puhlico," perhaps.
"That's it! Will it do ?"
eyes"
And Deets went away perfectly satisfied,
while Bob grinned widely.
On Saturday night, or evening rather,
Mr.. Hmm did not wait to see us to bed
Before seven had struck he left the acad-
emy for the Hen aud Chickens. No soon.
er had the door closed after him than he
rushed tothe study nall. We did great
deal in short time. 10 three quarters
of an hour everything was ready. The
curtain was nailed up. with six tal!ow
candles (thc, footlights.) burning before it,
About eight o'clock the Misses Popkins
led in their young ladies. The girls
looked pretty 10 their dresses and blue rib
bons. We actors made holes, in the cur
tain to look at them. l saw the Misses
Popkins looking around for our teachers.
Several hoys dressed their best suits
acted as ushers, and distributed the pro-
grammes, which were fine specimens Of
penmanship. Here is copy OF one:
GRAND DRAMATIC ENTERTAINMENT,
rr.,,, oc vv,cvouv urrv AOAnrMv
On this occasion the manager, Mr.. r. Att
gustus Boggs. begs leave to present to an en-
lightened and discriminating public new
drama, written by Mr.. Albert Bright. This
drama (thought by some to be superior to
anything Of Shakspeare's) is entitled,
IsoLINE DE BELvIDERE;
OR,
MADNESS, MURDER AND MYSTERY.
The piece will he produced with an un"-
uualed cast, new music, realistic scenery,
sumptuous costumes, and all the resources Of
the company will be used to Prodacc the
Un.urpassable Splendor Of Oriental Aagn;fesnee :
..3, In scene w.
LIVING HORSE
Will be introduced.
Overture Orchestra
Chorus Of Brigands ..."....fnpiis
King Richa I'd Cnur js Lion ..J. John Smithson
Sir Roland RogcmOnt ..William naiiet
Ali Mustapha, the terrible ty- t-
rant oi the tottering tower
Il. Augustus Boggs
Lady lsoline.. Bright
Instrumental Solo,. Pro Bono fuoi'co,
DULClMER DEETS.
Chorus o! soldiers ..............rup'is