He hears, moreover, that the gold lies twenty-five feet below the surface of the soil, and thinks he had better try if he could dig a hole that deep. He takes up two flag stones in the back kitchen, and makes the experiment.
Nor is he quite sure that his constitution will stand living in a tent. He judges it expedient to contract for a month's residence with a distinguished Egyptian family on Blackheath, by way of probation.
Great Irish Fête on St. Patrick's Day.
MARCH.
An Irish Fête will take place on St. Patrick's Day—established in successful emulation of the annual Scottish Fête in Holland Park.
The following national sports will form a portion of the programme:—
Throwing the Hatchet,
Drawing the Long Bow,
Shooting the Moon,