Norwich bulletin., 1909-05-08

taRue, steve" Leach, Col. w. w.
Dodge, Gov. Newton Booth and myself
we crossed the bay to Angel Island
and landed at Quarry wharf. Leaving
the steward to prepare the elegant
lunch that Mr.. MCCULLOUGH had order
ed from the Maison Richie we called
upon the Irishman, who. with his fam
lily, was In charge Of that art of the
island, it being a government reserva-
ton. arriving at the house, the keep
er met US, and Mr.. Boucicault adj
dressed him in his native language.
Never shall forget the surprise and
delight that showed on that keeper
face as he listened to Mr.. Boucicault
while he talked in a Language familiar
in boyhood. but unheard for years.
The wife, who was whitewashi-- an
adjoining room, came running in Just
as she was, barefooted, with her dress
to her knees, exposing limbs OF perfect
formation. I really thought she would
embrace the author of all rejoicing.
but she controlled her impulse and in
stead. brought out three large pans
of milk with the cream on top half an
inch thick. Then John Mccullough
with his proverbial forethought. sent
to the yacht for a couple Of bottles Of
wfiskey. and the best milk punch I
ever tasted was brewed then and there,
and we brewed and we quaffed. and we
sang and we laughed. until word came
from the steward that lunch had been
ready for an hour. so we bade good
by to our lowly entertainers, and pro-
ceeded to partake Of a lunch which
Was simply gorgeous.
After lunch we started for home via
Raccoon Straits, which is the passage
between Angel Island and the main
land. As we were passing through
the strait II was suggested that We
call in at Sausalito. as the new hotel
there was about finished and we might
assist in its dedication. Captain Archie
Harlow. the sailing master. was re-
quested to consult Mr.. Mccullough
as to whether or not we should put in
to Sausalito. and when he was told
the wishes OF the gentlemen, he said:
well. why don't you do it?'
Because" said the captain, II am
afraid Wen be too late for the thea
ter"
The milk punch having got in its
work he replied:
Damn the odds! Give the theater an
Off night. Go into Sausalito."
And we went in. Arriving at the
wharf we found two milk peddlers
with empty cans lashed TO the backs
OF two mules. These were chartered,
and, mounted by two of the party, led
the procession up TO the hotel. where
we were received with all the h0nors,
but as the barroom was the onl'- part
Of the hotel finished, we dedicated that
to the Queens taste. and then return
ed to the city. / dlned with Colonel
Dodge at the Union club. after which
we attended the theater, and met John
Mccullough at the entrance. He ask
ed where we were goinF and we an
swered, to the theater. He said: go
right up to my box" and up we went.
After the first act I fell asleep, and
was awakened by my friend Dodge
declaiming on the stage. / very care
fully moved aside the curtain. and
saw that the play was over and the
entire audience had left. Some one
was sleeping on the opposite side Of
the box. and investigated and found
il was John MCCULLOUGH / left and
wendell my way 10 the outlet, where
/ came TO a door that fastened with n
bar. 1 swung the bar and opened the
door, and there stood Charley" Chand-
Ter, the manager OF the bar. wiping
glasses. I entered, ands presently the
whole party came In and we drank
the health OF the generous host and
thus ended the most delightful event
Of that theatrical season. IT'S for
tunate that / should be living TO write
1t, as every other member Of that de-
lightful party is dead.
After disposing of my interest in
the patent street sweeper and the city
for good. round sum, was
waiting for sure thing" as a profit
able investment. Mr.. Richard BufOrd
Of Bufords express. in the early
ffties, came to San Francisco fran
New York. where he had been living
since leaving California. He had IN /
vested In a Patent Sunlight Gas
Burner" with a view to introducing
II in the Pacific states, and he had
any quantity OF testimonials from the
higher walks Of New York society
it as the biggest thing
out. Dick" called on me at my Office
lalthough 1 bad sold ont mi contract,