The Curtain Was Down

A party of couutryineu were in town enjoyiug the sights. At last they caine by oue of the theaters in the Strand. "Suppose we go in," said one. "Better eee how rauch it is first, " said another. After iuquiring tbe price of admission they decided to send one of the party inside to see whether it was good eiiough or not. After rexnaining for some time the delégate returned. "How is it?" asked one. "No good. A lot of fellers fiddlin in front of a big pictur'. Come on." -