St. Paul daily globe., 1893-01-19

able assistance to skip in determining
what is best to be done in times or
doubt. He comes by his curling abil-
tiles naturally, his father being perhaps
one of the best known and most expert
curriers' in Canada
Mark Fortune, the skip Of the much
talked-of Winnipeg rink, is a curler OF
nndoubted ability and pleasant and
fair opponent. Although neither he
nor his rink have achieved anything
like success so far, it should not be
taken for granted that this aggregation
has been overes.imated. Ill anything
like its normal condition. it is a clever
exponent OF all the skllful points OF
the game, and has many Well-WOn
victory to its credit. The doughty Mark
played yesterday as though he were IN
trance or was suffering from the effects
of an halucination.
IF | could persuade my husband to
display half the energy and enthusiasm
towards keeping our walk clean that he
does over this curling business it would
not be necessary TO employ man every
time it SHOWS" remarked the wife OF
one of the curriers' in the gallery yes
terday.
"Papa, what makes that man look so
sad; is he losIng"' asked small boy
Nettleton.~ mo, my son; he is not los
ing. he looks sad partly because he
can't help 1t, and partly because he
feels sorry for Forum e, his opponent"
All curriers' have mannerismS and
anomalous peculiarities. Conspicous
among them, and perhaps more con-
spicuous than all, is jim Dryden, OF
Milwaukee. 1t is worth the while Of
any one to spend an afternoon on the
ice to witness his antics. In putting his
stone, he invariably falls prone upon
his face and there he lies ard not IA
muscle moves until the stone has been
laid. And he is sweeper. One would
imagine ne was sweeping stones off the
ice rather than encouraging his con-
frere'S stone to continue its journey to-
ward the spot. His broom flies from
right to left, and from left to right with
a vim that men aces the Keen surface of
the ice.
John Johnston, of Milwaukee. is
curler of fame 1t is rumored among
the other players that it is his intention
to enter the veterans contest, upon the
assumption that he is fifty-seven years
of age. Bill Rodger. however. threat
ems to challenge the entry, for the rep
resentative declares that MI. Johnston
is Il yOungster, and he points to his
youthful features in cOrrobOratiOn OF
the claim. But his reputation as one Of
the most successful financiers in the
country-he is millionaire. it may be
needless to eXplain-may be potent
factor In paving the way to an accept
ance of his entry. He is booked to sing
"CaWl kail' this evening.
William ROdger has been elected Off
cial umpire for the match games, but
judgment since his failure to aid in the
election of United States senator.
1t is common talk that Bonnie An
ME" Laurie, of Milwaukee, is ready to
contribute to the musical programme
that is being prepared for the final
amenities. II never dreamed that |
should meet Laurie on the ice," said
prominent curler in reminiscent mood
last evening. You wouldn't, either,
had you seen him in the notorious riot
while going down the Potomac in a
steamer several years ago. it was a hot
time. Pistols were plentiful and leaden
bullets cut the air in a reckless Way,but
Laurie escaped in some miraculous
way"
Bill Rauk. of Winnipeg, is a promi-
nent character at the bonSpel. 1t is re-
ported, however. that he carries club
in his pocket, and there is clrcum-
stance that seems to prove the soft i'm
peachment at the conclusion of every
end, it is said, he leaves the rink, oS-
tensibly to warm his fingers, but in
reality to Su6tly convince himself that
the club is still in his pocket.
"a good shot. Archie. good shotw
shouted patriarchial curler last night.
you hit 'em in the bosom. See the
stones fly! Good shot, ArchieW
1t was noted yesterday that Tom
Kelly, of Winnipeg, hasn't the green
ribbons Oh his stones this year.
when Mark Fortune sells his big
block in Winnipeg" quoth an admirar,
'he can become the mayor of Winnipeg.
He has the qualities. you know"
Tom Hastings. Of Minneapolis, is one
of the most enthusiastic players en-
tered. And he knows how to skip, much
to the CONSERVATION of his opponents.
Dave HOgg, of Chicago. curls to reduce
his avoIrdupols, he says, but his shad-
OW grows none the less, however. He
is still of the ponderouS type.
1t is said that Dir. Clark, of Winnipeg,
bought that checkered shirt of the Hud-
son Bay company.
r. j. Macleod and his famous Duluth
rink arrived yesterday, and they are
entered for the John Johnston trophy.
They will be seen on the ice for the
first time this morning.
Judge Cory was as frisky as colt in
green pastures. Practical jokes! He
had a pocket full of loaded cigars, and
pyrotechnicS were plentiful.