Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1878-12-14
THE ACTORS BIG HUNT.
BY CHARLES II. DAY.


tion," arrived in I;uraldale and commenced an
engagement OF three nights; presenting the
first night Irvings ldyl OF the Hudson, :" Rip
Van Wfnkle:'- second the moral temperance
dramatiZatiOn of Ten Nights in a BarrOOm,
and the last night, for the benefit OF Miss Flora,
the leading lady. great double Dill OF Nick
Of the Woods and Mr.. Meyers himself for this
occasion Only-and that by = particular re-
qUest"-in his famous rendition of &" Michael
Earle" which was penned by John Collins,
Young actor then eSSaying old men, and who
afterwards married his managers daughter.
Learning that the roads about Ruraldale were
tUli Of game. It was resolved by the players
that they should arise betimeS on Tuesday
morning. and so into the woods for big
hunt
At five O'Clock in the morning. when the
birds were singing on every limb they
started out to the slaughter. armed with a Gu
TOHS collection or firearms. dOuble-birTenai
shOt-gunS OF the most approved patterns, prop
erty guns and a Queen Anne flint-lOck that
must have been brought over in the MdYtToirsr,
which was carried by the manager who fol-
lowed. putting and blowing, in the trail OF the
players who. lighter of weight, trpped quickly
HALT shouted Myers in the most melo-dra-
matte OF tones, Slaves bid YOU stay. why is
u You run away? II this gait YOU still pursue
shall run away, and like Jack Fdlstaf lard
the earth.
The minions obeyed and took an observation
Of the rising sun from small pocket piece car
Tied by one OF the hunters.
After refreshing himself for a quarter OF an
hour the Governor arose and commanded
"a Lead on; where ere thou leade5t. dare fol-
low
ON trudged the seven hunters. until under
chestnut tree they forgot the game of foot and
wing, and busted themselves by picking up
nuts.
8 Beloved" exclaimed Thorne. looking up
among the bOughS over their heads and ind-
catiOng with his finger bird perched upon a
branch.
Six guns were pointed al the bird: there was
a terrific discharge OF the six pieces at the
same moment, followed by mighty roar from
a ma Ann 1.VIr
After the smoke had cleared away there was
a long and frrlttleSS search for the game. Alas.
il was not 10 be found.
COniectureS now arose as To what il WAS:
Bald headed eagle"
- Robin red breast.
South American condor
''Quat-On-tOaSt.
Hen hawk"
Were the several suggestions until Manager
Myers remarked. pointing TO tiny little bird
that had in its paralysis OF fright aliglted upon
The top OF the barrel OF the long Queen Anne
Its chip bird.
George Hill suggested that he be allowed to
shoot it Off while Myers held the muSket in
hand: but the manager declined playing young
Bill Tell.
The seven now pushed on in Indian file and
ore OF the utility men in his enthusiasm gave
forth stage war whOOp which reSounded .Oyer
the hills and far away
After proceeding about a half mile with sew
eral pallSeS, TO let the Governor breathe. an
animal crossed their path, which led 10 the FOL
lowing eXclamatiOns:
"Sec "a hare"
by jOye,-a fox"
Look "a r. bbit'
"iurrah.-a mink.
NO, WOLF.
- BY my haldOm :" declared my manager. Ii
IL be not a rabbit IL Is a skunk
suddenly seven fingers pressed against seven
noses and the whole company Tetreated in wild
Gsmay.
A pungent and dreadful odor filled the air.
- " hat Is IT." asked the seven hunters. when
safe distance was reached.
Musk
Jockey Club
New MOwn Hay
a. Lily OF the valley
.'Lubin's Extract"
"COlOgne Water
After the hunters had escaped the perfumist
they resolved To make detOur, as one and all
declared that the OdOTS he dispensed were too
puhgent for their sensitive nOStrilS.
For two hours they tTamped without sighting
bird or beast, until coming upon cleared field
they saw an animal whose proportions caused
them all TO drop 10 the ground with one accord
and consult.
Its q buffalo"
Its a black bear"
. Its hippOpOtamus-
Its giraffe
e It's avid cat.
Its rhtnOcerOS.
Its aSacred cow, declared the manager no
two being OF the same opinion as TO what man
II was. after prolonged consultation and dis
cussion decided that the monster should be sur
rounded
Ludu YOUR guns 10 Inc IntOXle. D0YS,' said
Myers. III We must die, let us die like he
TOeS.
"If perish exclaimed Thorne with emo
tiOn, wrap me up in The American Hag~ ernp-
tying the contents OF his shot pouch into the
fuuZlie or his Old smooth bore.
we VIII attack on three sides" said the m IN
ager. j Will assume command and remain
here or this stump. Generals Collins. Hill and
Thorn Will assume command of the three grand
divisions and when the action becomes general
| will my self bring up the achievements Away
away, away" and the greatest " Michael Earle"
upon the American stage stood uncovered Ike
upon the eve of battle.
The three grand divisions moved TO the attack
Collins moved TO the front Of the enemy, Hill Oh
the right tank and ThOTne on the left.
Five minuteS-fiYc long minuteS-paSSei
away. and then 70 the disgust OF Gen Myers he
saw the retreat OF his entire army In good orda.
nut not in diSInay. When they came within
hallinG distance he shouted:
.Hilo. what was it
"A cow, came the answer back
Thunder" exclaimed the manager in dis
gust, sitting down on the stump.
Upon the concentration of forces a plriey
arose. Would IL not be alike destructive TO tie
SpOrtSluen and the game 10 discharge the over
loaded lire arms? IL was decided unanimously
that IL would be-
Draw the charge, proposed one
No. no. eXpnStulated the manager. Il
couldn't think OF IL: there is TOO much DANCE
Of premature discharge. and you are all in
the cast tonight. aud can't spare you"
5 10 ire them on
All agreed except the manager, who feared II
accept the penalty IL it should fall upon him
pom seconds reflection lie proposed:
Let Us each tell a story. and the one who
tells the worst one shall lire OFF the Guns, ana
then We'll all go 10 dinner. Will tell the first
one as we are now sitting, and go around to the
right"
All right" exclaimed the six who dis3ose /
themselves In easy positions and lighted theig
pipes.
THE MANAGERS STORY. prsSIoSARY,s LECTURE.
when was up home In Connecticut ll,t
summer, on the farm. there was a retlrne
missionary who spoke in the basement OF the
church-related his experience in the far-oI
countries, and took up collection. The room
was full, and. as We would say. he did a goo1
business Well, he took US 10 the Occident
and the Orient. and described The people a nd
The products OF the several nations In very
entertaining way. In the course OF his remarks
he said: Among the products of this country is
sandalwOOd. which the ladies put in tleil
drawers Tor perfume There was a snigrei
nom the boys benches. and some OF the prinl.Si
OF both sexes were forced TO smile seeing whici
tne missionary added: j mean bureau drawers.
Hill was the person seated on the right o
Myers; and this was
HILL ; sroRY-A CHEAP BOARDING HOUSE.
ohe winter was In pretty hard luck, and
slfuck hasn mill 10 board in that Was as meal
as IL was cheap. The landlady laid I'm a stock
OF rusty hackerel, and II was no unusual occur
renee Lor Us 20 nave mackerel three times day