The Press., 1890-12-18
search of their lost companions, each hold.
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 of cheese.
 It was truly beautiful sight, and worthy to be laid up in the archives of memory. When the discomforts of home have be- come uncomfortable, it will always be sweet to remember this palace in the forest. The place proved excellent for hunting. In the course of the week one or two deer were seen-one very plainly. In fact, the guide came very near having shot. But the glory of the trip was reserved for the ambitious forester. While hunting alone, led by sympathy, deer of the "ieminine persuasion sought his acquaintance, and, taking close point of observation, await ed patiently his attentions. They were not long delayed. Deliberately "present- ing arms'' in honor of his new friend, he tried in vain to discharge rife that re. fused to speak unless the hammer was drawn back. Recovering his senses, a slight @ attack of "buck-fever" was mani fested ID his shaking limbs and noisy prep. arations, and the deer, thinking that "dis- cretion is the best part of valor,'' moved along. Not wishing to be outdone in good manners, the hunter manages to give parting salute, which so delighted Madam Deer that she left in high glee.
 At the end of week tramp came to "Washburn Camp" looking as if he had lost his last friend, hungry, copper-colored, gaunt, all on account of being reluctantly compelled to quit his delightful abode in that sylvan Alhambra.
 During his absence one of the stay at homes, with his trusty rife, sauntered out into the woods, and, thinking it was time to have some fresh venison, ventured to look around in a forest so full of the cer- vine family. Waiting till he was not far from camp he made selection of one out of three, and, not wishing to have too large a target, he takes quick aim at his neck. and in moment the iron speaks. Two other deer bound into the air. Was not the hun'er a little too quick? Walk up and see. No, there he lies, fat as g cub, sleek as a mole, and heavy as grindstone on the Fourth of July. We'll done, Mar cius the deer laughed at your first shot, but "he laughs best who laughs last"
 Two more deer, by good rights, ought to have Eft d Andrew to the first position as huntsman, but duck-shot are not very ''good medicine" for such stalwart game
 In order to have his trophy fresh, Will liam, one of the best 'shots" of the party, with the exception of the ladies, postpones his triumph till the eve of his departure. Then, deciding how large a specimen he can take care of, he goes out short dis 'ance from camp and awaits the desired pattern. The first that grazes past him is quite too large, and so he is allowed to go unmolested. Finally, one of the right size puts in an appearance, and calmly lifting his hitherto treacherous steel he puts his mark upon the target. But see, there Is plenty of life left. Look at the race. Over the hill and through the bush eS he flies at A breakneck speed William you have sought deer for two years. Do D not tlrjw away this opportunity. Perhaps this exhortation is unnecessary, for no grass is growing under your feet. You are surely gaining on the coveted prize. If possible add little more steam, and it is yours Let your rife speak to him once more. He will mind the second time There he lies. Why, what is the matter with you? Maine has made 8 maniac of you. See him dance. Hear him shout. That deer is worth his weight in gold. The time has arrived for the last evening prayer. With hearts aglow with grati- tude, and each rifle dear to its possessor. we kneel, for the last time, in the log cabin, made sacred by so many happy hours, and commend to the "Father of all mercies'' the party and our distant friends. Shall we all meet again under the northern balsam? or shall the ''sable" angel next call us together under the "tree of life" in Paradise? That which lies in the untrod- den is all uncertain. But one thing is certain in the bygone, few trips will ever equal that of the autumn foresters of 1890. for harmony among the members, perfect weather, general improvement in health, and success with rod and rife.