Revised list of high-class original motion picture films (1908)

COMEDY. and as the maid opens the gate and in answer to his query for his host answers in the affirmative, he sprightly steps inside, and with pride he approaches the house and is about to walk up the staircase when his host comes down to meet him. After casual greeting he is given a fish pole, and both men stroll off to the little lake within the grounds. They get into a row boat, and from this our friend manages to catch an old corset. Seeing a pond lily at a distance from the boat he attempts to reach for it and falls over the edge of the boat into the water. He is rescued by the boss, and getting on shore he tries to shake off the superfluous moisture, and is about to head for the house, where he hopes to be accorded the cheer of a warm fireside until h*is clothes can dry. However, he is invited to the use of the lawn-mower, while his host rests. Then he takes a hand at pushing a wheel-barrow, which he fills with brick. He also waters the lawn, and is gathering fruit in a basket when the family of his host passes, and he is about to join them, but the madam has a lawn seat that needs trimming, so he is given the buck-saw to do this. Disgustedly, he throws down the saw and takes a seat, when the group returns, and madam honors him with the privilege of lulling the infant to sleep. Not daring to refuse, he makes an effort, and when the little one refuses to be consoled and continues to rend the air with shrie"ks, he promptly administers a thrashing, thus securing quite a relief for his troubled spirits. In another part of the grounds we see the host and a number of friends partaking of an outdoor luncheon. This concluded, a violin is brought out, and our hero is sent for and Is now honored with the pleasure of representing an orchestra for an informal dance. It is eight o'clock as he takes his station against a tree and the sweet strains of music from the violin waft upon the cool evening air. At ten o'clock he is still deftly wielding the bow. but his limbs seem scarcely able to continue to support him. When the hour reaches twelve the spirits of the gathering are just as high as ever, but the figure of the lone musician is seen to slip down to the ground and lies on the lawn, still playing, when one of the group compassionately relieves him of the instrument. Directly, we see the host escort his distinguished guest, the employe, to a point on the ground from which he can direct his exit and return trip to the city. Stumbling along a short distance, our friend drops to his knees, and placing himself more comfortably against a tree he is soon asleep. When he awakens the sun is high in the skies, and looking at his watch he hurriedly makes his departure and hurries to the office. The employer, however, was at his office in due time, and laments the ingratitude of his subordinate by his failure to be on time. Accordingly, when the latter enters, he is taken to task severely. Exasperated, this modest individual is unable to contain himself longer, and in a very free and outspoken manner he relates the many reasons that he, as an employe, has to thank his employer for having kindly provided an opportunity to spend a day in the open air and, bowing low, he leaves the presence and service of his philanthropic superior. G. D. 844. OFF FOB THE HOLIDAYS. Price, $44.88. Approximate Length, 374 feet. A family about to spend the holidays away from home is busily engaged in preparing their various luggage and all in the house is upset. The numerous members of the family are hustling their baggage down to a waiting carriage, and the madam is making strenuous efforts to hurry the husband along. As the last trunk is being carried down, the madam preceding it by a few feet, the men lose control and it topples over, knocking the madam, a woman of about 300 pounds, to the pavement, where she struggles until her husband assists her to her feet. Several unsuccessful efforts are made to get her into the cab, but finally she is obliged to mount the box with the driver. The several members of the family crowd into the carriage and, with luggage piled high on top. the 61