Joseph Jefferson; reminiscences of a fellow player . to his accustomed pleasantness ofexpression. The doctor being there with sprays and laryn-goscopical implements, everybody, nearly, inthe company became affected with pharyngitisor larynx failure, and underwent instant treat-ment. The scene was wellnigh indescribable,there being a general holiday atmosphere overthe whole proceeding. There were jokes andshouts of laughter as each new patient took thechair and swallowed quantities of ether, iodoform,and cocaine. The nasal inhalator was passedaround, and dexterously adjusted and manipu-lated. T
Joseph Jefferson; reminiscences of a fellow player . to his accustomed pleasantness ofexpression. The doctor being there with sprays and laryn-goscopical implements, everybody, nearly, inthe company became affected with pharyngitisor larynx failure, and underwent instant treat-ment. The scene was wellnigh indescribable,there being a general holiday atmosphere overthe whole proceeding. There were jokes andshouts of laughter as each new patient took thechair and swallowed quantities of ether, iodoform,and cocaine. The nasal inhalator was passedaround, and dexterously adjusted and manipu-lated. There were burlesque diagnoses of thecases, some of which went pretty close to themark. Crane was declared to have corns on hisvocal cords, and Goodwin hypertrophy of thetheatrical septum. Cocaine was sprayed as hair-oil, and Taber, whose pharynx was really con-gested, was pronounced in perfect health. Highhats, sofa-pillows, Jefferson, and Mrs. Drew wentthrough a course of unusual spraying in a corner of the room surreptitious glances. W H CBANE, asSfr AnlhODy AbsdlLUe.
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