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COMEDY.
S. P. 242. AN IRISH LUNCHEON. Price, $9.00.
Approximate Length, 75 feet.
Two honest working men, having put in a good morning's work, sit down at 12 o'clock to eat their luncheon and wet their whistles with a few from the can, when misfortune sends their way two mischievous girls just out of school, who forthwith proceed to make life miserable for these sons of Erin. While they try to eat their luncheon in peace, the little tomboys tickle them with a stick on a string, and the Irishmen, completely ignorant of the real trouble, accuse each other and nearly come to blows, being only prevented from doing so by the discovery of the miscreants. A very comical short chase is then enacted, ending in the girls eluding the Irishmen.
S. T. 266. WINTER SPORTS ON THE LAKE. Price, $6.00.
Approximate Length, 50 feet.
Winter Sports on the Lake is the title we have given one of the liveliest and most interesting subjects we have ever made. Shows the skaters — the boys, the girls, the men and the ladies all enjoying life immensely. Last, but not least, it shows a fine view of the famous Grant monument in the background.
S. P. 216. WATERMELON CONTEST. Price, $15.00.
Approximate Length, 125 feet.
The affection that the ordinary colored individual has for a watermelon has long been a favorite subject with the "funny man,'' but this film will convince any one of the colored boy's ability to consume an unlimited supply of watermelon in a limited space of time.
A contest has been arranged between half a dozen boys to see who can eat a watermelon first on a wager and they tackle the job with every appearance of being experts, the contest revealing some most extraordinary gastronomical feats and an ability for absorption which is truly marvelous. A very quaint and amusing theme to which our film does full justice and must be seen to be appreciated.
S. P. 226. LOVER'S TROUBLE. Price, $6.00.
Approximate Length, 50 feet.
This film shows the ill effect of going courting without mamma's consent. The daughter has her weekly wash to attend to and has just placed a kettleful of water on the stove to heat. Her lover enters and soiled clothes and kettle are alike forgotten until the return of mamma, who wishes to see what progress the wash is making. The girl hides lover in washtub and covers him with clothes. The old lady, disappointed at finding how little is done, proceeds to demonstrate her energy by pouring boiling water over clothes and lover as well. He hurriedly arises from the tub, and confusion and consternation prevail on all hands.
S. P. 218. THE COON AND THE WATER Price, $5.40.
MELON.
Approximate Length, 45 feet.
A wagonload of ripe and luscious watermelons appears in view and naturally attracts the undivided attention of a coon who is passing at the time. They certainly look good to him, and the Afro-American starts in to reduce the load with as little delay as possible. He grabs the best melon he can find, and not being able to wait until he gets to a more secluded spot, he breaks it on the
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