Word: trigger
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Dates: during 1890-1899
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...five men; second, each man shoots at thirty birds, sixteen yards rise, thrown from three unknown traps five yards apart; third, ten gauge guns are penalized two yards; fourth, broken pigeons, or pigeons not properly thrown, are no birds; fifth, a misfire does not count, but, if the wrong trigger is pulled, or if the safety is not pushed up, the bird is lost. The match will begin at ten o'clock...
...attractions. There is little need of commenting in detail upon the work of the artists in the company as at present constituted. Sheridan's comedy was interpreted very truly, and the performance was delightful. Mr. Jefferson as "Bo Acres" was very lively, and Mr. Florence as "Sir Lucius O'Trigger." was equally amusing. Miss Allen who took the part of "Lydia Languish" has improved wonderfully and her acting was especially worthy of note. Mrs. Drew overacted Mrs. Malaprop a trith while Mr. Paulding as "Captain Absolute" was lifeless and flat...