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COMEDY.
where it is knocked into the woodland undergrowth; striking from here the ball is knocked into a tree, and is lodged in the fork of the branches. A player now climbs the tree, and after making some effort to dislodge the ball, he knocks it into a stream, where an old gentleman makes vain efforts to hit the ball, trips himself and falls into the water amid the laughter of his companions. In disgust he gives a good lunge and sends the ball into the mud, splashing himself from head to foot. He wades out, wiping himself and shaking off the water from his garments. A group of boys, trying to find the ball, jump into the stream, climb a bank, and disturb a flock of sheep, which they scatter in all directions, and in scrambling for it they bump and jostle one another, and a fight ensues.
U. D. 2011. YOUTHFUL HACKENSCHMIDTS. Price, $23.28.
Approximate Length, 194 feet.
Two young hopefuls, wrestling in a secluded spot, are discovered by an old lady, who separates them, reads a lecture on the wickedness of fighting, gives them money to buy sweeties, and then departs.
After placing the money on a seat, they instantly resume the contest, and the struggle waxes furious. First one boy comes on top, then the other. Clothes torn, general dishevelment.
Policeman appears, commandeers the boys' pennies, and whistles for help, which does not arrive.
Seizing a squirming boy in each hand, he carries them struggling away.
They escape and take shelter in the upper room of an inn, from which they peer out, and plan vengeance for the loss of their money.
Policeman taps at the lower door and obtains a surreptitious drink with the boys' twopence.
Just as he is enjoying the refreshment the urchins tumble out of the upper window a feather bed, which upsets the constable, who tries to come from under.
The boys appear and manage to secure the policeman's helmet and coat, with which they make off, leaving the constable struggling beneath his feathery load.
He emerges and gives chase in his shirt sleeves.
Finale. The boys, one in policeman's helmet, the other in his tunic, grinningly appreciate the fun.
TJ. D. 3175. TOOTHACHE. Price, $44.04.
Approximate Length, 367 feet.
An amusing presentation of the excrutiating pain suffered by the victim of a severe toothache. The application of home remedies exhausted without avail, the offending member of the human anatomy is to be removed, and a visit is made to the dentist. Here much havoc is caused by the maneuvers of the patient, and several unsuccessful attempts are made to extract the tooth. Upon leaving the office of the dentist the patient collides with a person passing, and after an altercation the patient receives a blow straight from the shoulder of his adversary, and the tooth is dislodged. Instead of anger, peace results, and, offering his antagonist 50 cents, the thankful sufferer wends his way home in ecstasy.
TJ. D. 3220. THE BAD BOY'S JOKE AT A Price, $52.08.
WEDDING PARTY.
Approximate Length, 434 feet.
A wedding party is seen marching from a barge to a hall in beautifully laid out grounds, and as they pass in to the hall proper a boy steps on the train of the bride, which causes both bride and groom to fall backwards. Receiving a severe rebuke, the
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