The herald., 1916-04-20


in order that he too may display that
qualification that has become essen
tial to anything connected with H. y.
&c. c. His consistent Vas, sub" and
No, subj" in answer TO interrOga-
tories has greatly amuseed some of
the younger members who havee had
the suffiX sub" added to their an
lswers for the first time.
CRAYFISH RIDE.
Quite a number of the boys, eager
to devise some means of entertain
ment for themselves and their lady
friends, hit on the idea of a crayfish
ride, and last Sunday started down to
the first plantation for some fun.
Through the kindness of Mr. Norman
and his overseer they were allowed
the privileges of his plantation, and
over his immense tract Of land they
started. invading crayfish land, from
which We have the following inspira-
ton:
| Twas just at daybreak, when peo-
pie begin to awake, that this noble
| band started out to invade crayfish
land; all out for a jolly good time,
| everybody feeling fit and fine, to en-
i joy this crayfish ride, each with a
girl by his side. Over the viaduct
they started, and from Algiers part
! ed headed towards the lower coast,
each eager to enjoy themselves the
most. None of the boys were allowed
to smoke, so they started in with
some jokes. The first one fell to c..
Boray, and he kept the crowd happy
and gay. Some one spied a train,
thought that was a sign of rain, but
this would have spoiled their time
and there wouldn't have been this lit
tie rhyme. Some little girl said she
thought all the crayfish could be
caught. just at daylight, as that was
the time they began to bite, and they |
could catch them with ease, and eat
them as they pleased. Arrived at |
their destination, they started in with |
determination. towards the extermina.
ton of the crayfish nation. First they
had to jump ditch, but no one burst
ed a stitch, but started right after
those crayfish.
The crayfish, all fiery and red. were
rudely awakened from their watery
bed, and drawn up in a net, and it
was quite close bet as to the big
gest crayfish who would get in the
nets that had been set. The BOYS all
Clipped right in, and went at il
with vim, all with a hustle and grin.
and the way they caught them was a
sin, but o let me tell about Herbie
Quinn, using hooks made from a min
the combination looked like twins.
a crayfish caught 4. Wildbacker's
hnger, and he didn't wait to linger
put began TO holler and shout. till
some one put their hand over his
mouth. August Linquist was there
with line, and sat under big shady
pine. He says fishing is sureIv fine
and VIII fish again when he gets time
Bill Laughlin stuck his finger in a
crayfish hole, but he couldn't catch
crayfish to save his soul. while orr
little friend, Merlin Umbach, went
along the track, catching them. sack
by sack. Believe me at il he is some
rack. Eddie Ford was there with
brother Dan, accompanied by Bill Hill.
ieorand, and they certainly raised
sand, though the chaperons were on
hand.
BACK to their meeting place with
they did race; into the kettle
hey were placed to boil, and MANY
feminine hand was soiled. But the
enjoyment derived from this delicious
at was something that could not be
'eat; in fact, the girls, so natty and
leat, declared it the greatest treat
lnd participated of his delicious meat !
But, gee! when the clouds fioated I
iround, and the rain began TO pour I
Town, it was some fun to see them
un, heller and SHELTER, all looking for A..
meter, but none was to be found. so q
or the wagon they bound. Arrived t
L the wagon dripping and soused. {
ach looking like pet mouse. wet to q
ne skin, minus the vim, they looked 7
or some place to get in. The bows
tuck to their post, and loaned the ,
IRIS their coats. Finally a house z
oomed in sight, much to everyone's
eight, and to it they repaired, now U