The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1889-02-21
A MANS TEMPERAMENT.
How 1t Can Be Judged While He Is
Playing Billiards.

From the NeD York EUening World.
Odd you ever notice how a mans tenn
permanent can be- judged from the way he
plays game Of billiards." asked an old gen
tleman of reporte-, as they stood looking
at an interesting game which was being
played in a downtown bill lard parlor Re-
ceiving negative answer, the old gentle
man continued:
Now, just vatch that short man when he
makes shot,
The little man eferred to was just pre-
parIng to play. His brow was wrinkled
and his lips comp essed. Hardly had he
struck the ball wit II he began a series of
gymnastics as he atched its course around
the table. His boy bent first to one side
then to the other The cue was tightly
clasped to his breast, oriz ntally, and when
finally the cue ball 81 WHY Travelled toward
the light red, he drew his light knee up al
most to a level with b. CHI Il. The shot was
failure by hairs b eadt , and al expires
sion Of the Keenest d. app intment spread
on the players face, as he resumed his nor
NAL attitude
What does that signfyP asked the old
gentleman triumpantly, nd without wait
ing for an answer he n nue. |: Nervous
neSs-eXceSsive nervOuSne 8, O 4 a sensitive
disposition. Gu ok to take Tens) and easily
discouraged A man that an m IKE himself
utterly miserable by wor yiug over tribes.
Now watch his opponent"
This was a tall, slender young man, who,
after casting rapid glance . / o position
in which the balls lay, struck the ie-ball
quick blow aud, hardly pausi & to observe
the effect Of the shot, moved to the opposite
side OF the table and began chal ling his
cue, while the ball, having ce sed / gyra-
tions, stopped evidently just wher he ex-
pected il would. Several NOR sue
cesSful shots were made, the young man
displaying the same GOODNESS a. r-hand
manner In each instance and appa entity
not caring whether they were ST ccess III or
MT
Confidence" said the old gem leman,
land yet a vein of carelessness IN Lis dis
position. You can set him down as an
easy-going sort Of chap, who never bor-
rows trouble, but lets tomorrow take care
of itself. Confidence in himself is a romi-
nent characteristic, and he will succt ed in
life by that means, his greatest enemy eing
his ovid good nature. He would mi Ike a
good friend and very good enemy, as he
can bear no malice.
But there's study for you in ttat
man." indicating a thick-set individual
at an sdj1iuing table. "Note how care
fully he plays each shot, showing no emo
ton, whether he is successful or not. Bull
Jog uetermlnhuOn Is SHOWN In every
action, and he is withal careful business
man, neat and tidy in his habits, and
punctual as to engagements. A man capable
OF forming great plans and carrying them
out.
"A great difference is seen in that young
man at the next table to him. He holds
his cue as though afraid OF it, makes each
shot uncertainty, every now and then
glancing anxiously at his opponents
string. Fear Of defeat, or failure would
prevent him from engaging in any large
enterprise, and many opportunities TO sue
coed in life would be neglected for the same
reason. lie possesses little or no ambition,
and is inordnately selfish. II he wins that
game it will be cause for Boosting to his
friends.
There is still another type Of character
displayed in that gentleman at the END
table. He plays as though the whole thing
bored him infinitely, and he would be glad
when 1t was over. He appears to have a
craving for some excitement, restless dis
position, and hard to please, In short he is
what in sla 6 parlauce would be termed a
crank. You are acquainted with himl"
asked the old gentleman, as the object Of his
remarks bowed to tie reporter
Upon receiving an affirmative reply, the
old gentleman said:
We'll, | am sorry If have spoken slight
ingly Of your friend, but confess: Have
not hit his nature correctlyp
You have was the simple rejoinder.