The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1941-06-11

catches for Itself. but IL also
known 10 pilfer from orchards.
gardens and other dry-land prey
which fan in its path. Gregari-
Gus, II - inclined to foregzther
with others Of the species at
haunts which are often well-fre-
quented. At sucn times, the spe-
cies may be heard late At night
making weird noises and ac-
eompanied by instrumental mu-
sic, or by a sound resembling
empty bottles splashing into
water. Unlike most other spe-
cies. this breed is often accom-
panied by the female and young.
The offshore Noyager: A large.
hairy and unkempt beast. often
short-spoken when in its natural
habitat. but garrllous when re-
moved therefrom. Happy only
when the nearest land is straight
down. Usually travels in small
groups, but sometimes alone.
Avoids the female OF the spe-
cies when migrating. but dis
plays above-normal interest
thereafter. The species In the
more advanced breeds have q
tendency toward reckless dar-
ing. Comparatively rare.
The Fiddler: An inoffensive
specimen, even dull. Seldom
ventures far from shore. its ma
tive habitat. Swivel-eyed. its in
frequent travels are marked by
glances in opposite directions
and constant mutterings. Spends
most of its time grooming its
shell. often makes loud and
monotonous noises when res
moved from water. Retires TO
cracks in the land or old wood
during winter.
The Club-sitter: A sedentary
species. Regularly found each
Thursday night, at which time
it energies to frolic with a spe-
cies of pasteboards bearing GU
rious markings. Often found
grouped about a green-topped
table, where it pokes spheroids
with long sticks. Distinguished
by its cry OF steward" when
thirsty, and other times by q
constant flow OF querulous CAB
Bile. Found near water, but
never in actual contact.
The Dinghy Sailor: Rare here
abouts, but noteworthy as an
unusual species. Cunning and
remarkably hardy. 1t closely re-
sembles a miniature OF the
racer type. Sometimes seen
carrying its shell on its back.
Impervious TO inclement weather.
When one is beseiged with mis-
hap-as when its shell Is turned
overt stoically swirns untfl
rescued by its fellows, who
thereupon making jeering noises.
fill the victim with rum and
toast him before an open fire.
The sexes mingle freely. and
occasionally the female proves
superior TO the male in combat.
The Angler: Not necessarily =
true marine specimen, although
invariably found on, in or near
every sizeahle body Of water.
Grouped here because Of its hab-
its only; in reality the species
L. primarily a land creature ex-
cept when IL assumes the char
acteristics of nautical life. Con-
siders itself extremely clever
and cunning in preying upon
the smaller creatures Of the sea,
lakes. bays and rivers. Most
plentiful during the daylight
hours of Sundays and holidays.
The noises II makes between
times are deceptive and mis-
leading. in regard to both its
prowess and maritime habits.
Obnoxious in certain areas, par
ticulsrly when found in guam
tity. On land this species leads
a comparatively normal life, but
when frequenting water It lives
principally on liquids; particu-
larly Is this true of the salt
water species during winter
months. A kleptomaniac, the
species is forever collecting and
boarding great quantities Of
bright objects and other impede
mentia. Distinguished by very