The Critic and record., 1891-04-16
CRITIC ABROAD.

"You j see two more go down before
you're an hour older,p said loungor i'm
front of Wizards tot companion yester-
day. The occasion of the remark was
the falling of a horse In front of the
hotel, and, as the two sauntered toward
the curb to get better view through the
gathering crowd, q wager was proposed and
taken. The fallen stecd was put right side
up without much difficulty, and he had
scarcely turned the corner into Fifteenth
st trcct with the cab to which he was
hitched, before horse number two lost
control of his underpinnng and sank to
earth.
The two bettcrs then walked up the
street and were soon lost to sight. On
their return, about half an hour later,
bystander seeing them enter the bar, in
quired whether the wager was vet de-
cided, and was informed by the taker of
the bet that he was just going in to liqui-
date the debt.
NO. replied the man who laid the
wager, 81 have never known IL to fail.
If you see one horse fall during
business hours you are certain to see two
more within the hour. II is quite as re-
markabe and Just as reliable as the
white-horse-red- d-headedgirl theory
"The public has really no idea of the
difficulties and mental annoyance to
which actors are subjected" remarked
Mr.. A. j. sheldon, manager of the "U. S.
Mail' Company, to the Critic. Take
last Monday nights performance at AL
baugh's, for instance. The part of Joiui
Non'JmokT, the postmaster was taken
by Dan Packard, the comedian, at few
hours notice. Mr.. Odell Williams has
been playing the part, but on Saturday
became so indisposed that grew seriously
alarmed. Mr.. Williams indisposition
was Of such peculiar character that no
remedies appeared to benefit him. We
were in hopes that he would be able to 90
ON Monday night for the opening per-
formanCe But as il grew later and later
Mr.. Williams still remained out of form
and Mr.. Packard kindly consented to
play his part lie scurried about town in
frantic haste on the lookout for a suitable
costume, and although the costumers in
Washington are not provided with very
extensive wardrobes, he managed to get
together enough material to look very pre-
sentable. So without a rehearsal Mr..
Packard sailed in and played the part
without break. To those who knew the
situation it was evident that Mr.. Packard
proceeded very deliberately. But to the
average spectator il appeared as if he were
thoroughly at home in the part. Not
every actor has this peculiar facility for
quick study. In fact, in my experience,
can't say that have met any one with
this genuemans remarkable faculty for
adapting himself to annoying circum-
stanCcs.h
Mr.. Packard is comic opera comedian
oil considerable repute. AS General hHick.
udockcr in the Little Tycoon" he made,
perhaps his greatest success. He is the
author of several farcecomedies and has
Just closed starring season in the farce
comedy "The Boomer"
THE cRowStNG GLORY OF THE GAEB OF GIRLS.
What is Il, when the spring appears,
The sight or man so gently cheers,
That earth seems free from smiles and tears
Her bonnet
What is II fills madcns heart
Win Joy religion can't impart,
Ana on her face the smiles can startY
Her bonnet.
What hathcs her when she puts 1t ON
lWhilc hearts Of men are thrilled aud drawn
With dcwy radiance Of the dawnS
Her bonnet.
What brghtens mp the Avenue
On sunny days with many hue
or handmade flowers and birds that ncw?
Her bonnet.
What is It makes the pocketbook
Take ON that hungry, SucCi look,
And gives the old mans back its crook:
Her bonnet
What makes rich papa growl and croaky
WI at makes Department clerks go broke?
(At least 50 runs the measy loko)Y
Ill