ANIMALS GO TEMPERAMENTAL AND HOLD CURTAIN OF PLAY

Feathers flew in a barnyard battle backstage at the Dramatic Club play last night, delaying the curtain a full seven minutes.

Included in the cast are several hens, five Scotties, and a lone Sealyham, all of whom have insignificant parts in the production.

Just before the play was to begin, the Sealyham shot after a fat biddy with blood in his eye. The idea spread to the five Scotties, and in a few seconds hens were clucking all about the stage looking for shelter.

Dissatisfaction with the size of his role was conceded to be the cause of the Sealyham's action. He suspected fowl play.