Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1885-02-14
"ooTAvIA."
Taxidermy-TheD Death and Burial
of Cock ROBIN.
Etc. ETC., Etc.

Well, this is short day, though
heightened, compared 10 those the
poor, forlorn, weary ''pencil movers
make tor themselves. In other words,
there are to us, ut the exposition, few
hours in the mig ht and many in the day.
It is my good pleasure to live in the
home of Mrs. Field of New Or cans,
"Catharine Cole," we'll known and
well beloved BY the women OF the
south. In what rush do we live, and
apply our hurried pencil. SIX tches. 1t
will be remembered that "Kate Cole,'
familiarly and lovingly called (with
sort of pleasant ownership has trav-
eIled extensively in our country and in
Europe as correspondent for the Plea
yune. She Is charminYiy ungloved $50
to speak) and una>suining. Though she
/. accredited with real woInanly inde-
peudence, and has genuine talent for
The line OF literary life she pursues. Her
sister, Bessie Barnard, the first female
theatrical press agent in the United
States. has at times taken role upon
the stage.
Miss sue Reinhard of ST. Louis, and
mvself were kindly chaperoned by
Kate Cole In all attem lance upon The
play "Pygmalion and Galaiea," In
which Grace Hawthorne and Miss Bps-
sic Barnard, as Nina Norton, played;
Miss Hawthorne, of course, in tie title
role. The classical name and sober
initiation prepared us for tragedy,
while we were treated to comedy OF
a light and surprising nature, for the
sublime and ridiculous were constant
ly intermized.
The sequal to the evening was not
80 happy as 1t might have been. SOC
tavia" lost her purse and was not hap
py over it. For once, prayers made
were answered, and a good, sweet,
well-reared child found it and returned
it to the owner. The honesty OF that
child and the young girl who accom-
panied him is refreshing and remarka-
BILE. Four residences. far apart. and
the newspaper office were visited by
them in seach for the owner, and in
answer to the call of an advertisement.
| 1t was pleasant to bestOw reward
| where so we'll deserved. But pitiiul pitt
lancet How it makes the blushes
| come to think that 90 little acknowl-
edgment can and must in propriety be
made where rare honesty and good
traces of humanity are seen. Rare in
decd, but very refreshing and pleasant
| to behold. .--sar
To continue the account of woman's
wOi K must not fail to tell you about
ssCock Robins Buria"-as illustrated
at the exposition in the government
building:
| woMAN's WORK IN TAxDERMY.
| In a square glass case under the
Mississippi pavilion Is to be seen the
finest taxidermy collection that there is
4 at the exposition not excepting that
found in Wards natural history speci-
mems. Here we find c0nclave of
birds artistically arranged and assem-
bled to pay tribute to dead friend. In
one corner occurs the burial of COX
Robin. The grave is dug in u mossy
plateau. The walnut casket, silver
mounted, Il placrd about the chasm.
Twisted cords are properly placed
about the casket ready for it's lover
ing. Beneath the full length glass We
see the poor slain bird, sleeping The
last long sleep. On his breast and 1T
the feet of the deceased, lay bouquet
+ and anchor of smilax, aud Il cross of
Z immortels is carefully and reverential.
" disposed at the head. We have la
} ken our last look at the fallen hero and
will try 10 tell yon of the solemn rites
which did honor to the dead OIL the
/ burial day.
REST IN PEACE.
At the funeral of the late Cock r hin
, there was large gathering and ,m.
prcs.ive ceremonies held In The Mis-
! sissippi pavilion, Sunday =. M, F.b-
, ruary /, 1885. The obsequies were
participated in by many relatives and
I friends Of the deceased and by large
number of strangers. who were IN at
tendance upon the exposition Rev.
Mr.. Crook" was the officiating clergy
man. Nearest tile remains at the
E grave were the immediate mOurlers,
first the widow of the decreased. Jenny
3 Wren. The bereaved young wife waa
r clad in deepest mourning. A Grape
. bonnet, veil, widows bIack-bortiered
. 'kerchief in her hand, she stood bowed
: in grief at the head OF the caskrI. On
either side were the s'Mourning Doves
holding q mourning handkerchief and
= "Robin," n relative The Hon. Mr.
E Lark" Esq, was near and acting
5 both as clerk and master of The sacred
. ceremonies. His collar and lie. kite
n were in accordance with his legal posi-
q ton, under his arm (wing) was held
| lIC DOOh vi OtdCh vViNCty Obu0-
, mented on the covers with red Ailk
q cross and having pretty boOk-marR
o of red peeping from the legal dOcu.
a ment.
+ The choir, consisted of the "Mockine
Bird" who was perched above The
+ heads on bough of q tree, and Int
f "Thrush," who stood near the window
a sang most impressively the selection
a "Sweet and Low
a The scriptural lesson was read BY
:. the Rev. Mr.. "ROok." His very blaci
q and glossy robes. the white neckband
q (breast), the gold-rimmed glasses be.
= fore his eyes, the beautiful bible o
scarlet satin with old god cross and
tasselled book mark-all these appoint
ments condnced 10 give him striking
and solemn bearing. -
Among those testifying regard ani
10 sympathy by their presence. and who
formed circle about the open grsv,
and casket, where the "Jay Bird" tn,
e "Blackbird," the Partridge" tn,
ls skedbird,'' the "Red-wimged Black
!" bird,' the "Ricebird," "Little Mis-
d Wren," the "Dove," companion to th'
II Mourning Dove," who accompanied
1t the widow. All Of the friends showed
it their marked respect by holding thei
= black Grape cap, edged with white, II
i their hands during the religious song
e and benediction. About their persOn'
y were white null bands and crap
n rosettes as symbols Of their union ant
a partaklng in the sorrow Of the hour
r. hltle in the rear stood his majesty
e the honorable Mr.. "Owl," who dug th
n grave aud at the close of the service Ie
q tall''the earth to earth and dust to dust
d upon the mortal remains Of poor COcl
3. Robin. On the moss near the grav,
= stood Mr.. and Mrs. Beetle with needl'
Id and thread in hand, with which the,
L sadly made the shroud of their friem'
q Cock Robin. On the bOukh of thu
"a tree stood desperate assassin, MIR
u, Sparrow" his whole figure, dres
II and bearing seemed in.olent and dar
of ing. That he slI, uid attend the las
K rites of one who hal fallen by hi
hand is strange TO relate. a j,nnt,
IS velvet cap. rustling with hi.h ant
re beautiful plumes, wearing Il silk an,
IN gold band, and carr! ing the veriIabl
ie bow and arrow that accomplished iE
s. awful work of death.
81 Resting against the mold and clay il