The avant courier. (Bozeman, Mont.) 1871-1872, 1872-04-04
Fun With Ned Forrest 49,
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How flse Roaring l'rag6diRn Received
New Yearss GalIcrs.

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i 1t is well known that the eminent TRACE
dian. Forrest, performed atsthesO Opera Hous
Ion tile first and second of Janaary. Oh New
Years day several citizens, headed by judge
Lecon,pfc, land consisting Of General Sherry
asD. Doty and ). ID. Thompson, after 4 severe
4 caucus. concluded that it was due to tn,
King of Tragedy that his admirers 3bull
cali upon him. That started the gorgeous
party to the Planters, where each having
written his name on a card. a boy was called
and directed to convey the pasteboartls t.
Forrest. ssh1 = aAss
| The boy opened the door, supposing him.
| self to be invited, and found Forrest pacing
the floor for rather going up and down alta
bop step apd 4 jump recitlng Che following
| lines - $500 GU ftss
What IS the people but a herd confused, sfss
A miscellaneous rabl,le, who extol A4
Things vulgar and, well weigh'd, scarce worth the
praise! Vita
They praise, and they admire, they know not what,
And know not when, but one leads the other,
And what delight TO be BY such extolled, gsai
Toliye npbn their tongues, and be their talk,
And be talked 20 by them!
ssMr. Forrest, fs@
swell, what do you Want?''
The boy handed. vi
n DIN the chins. Take them back, Idon't
want to be annoyed. Pm sick.'
The trembling pale-faced lad descended
end delivered his message.
Our friends took vote, and after much de-
bate, concluded not toscail. - 49,, TrsS
just then 4 gentleman, a+Afr King, OF
New York, stepped up to the clerk and said !:
Docs Mr.. Forrest stop here, STRIP
CLERK Yes, sir" calling boy)..
:s.Show this gentleman to Mr.. Forre.t's
room.'' FEM.
They started, the lately snubbed crowd
following like conspirators.
, Gent knocks. sForrestsheard Within:
stOh, that i wereBon IONS desert coast, Hill
'whefe femrests and the hshins tffe : = aes
Would stun me into deep and senseiess quiet
Come madness! come unto me, senseless DEATH
! cannot suffer thiss' ~ gsgTsg
Forrest-s'What do rou want?''
I'm a gentleman from New York;
Voice witliinl"Go back to New York
d-n you. Don't annoy me. I'm Sick
.
they went up the street in improved spirits.
Meeting, by accident, Judge Flexible,
they stopped to chat ssliia ~ - sstia
by the way" said the wicked Dotv, 1--WE
have just been calling on Forrest. We had
a very pleasant interview, and found him at
his best. You ought to cal on him Judge.
as he is lonesome, and would appreciate the
attention.
SWELL. will. IF 60 right down.
Down he went. The venerable s'Jep'' was
az his desk s9x sessasxssas
ssJep," said the Judge, have me shown
to FORESTS room.
just then the eonspirators appeared, head
81 by Thompson's fur cap.
The Judge went up, knocked at the door.
A voice from within demanded who was
here. z s as91
1T is sir; a citizen-Judge Flexible
come to pay my respects"
g Your respects be did! Get out of that
I'm sick, and will not be annoyed
W
Eruent omnes, in different moods.
Several other gentleman were after
ward induced to call on the tragedian, !
With similar results.
Forests personal habits are not generally
egarded as Cordial OF. coneiIiatory, but our
'itizens are prepared to affirm that they
ound Edwin one Of the best natured, ami
bile and genial spirit = -Leaue,.worth Cons-
,seacsal