The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1889-03-02
cANARlEs AS ENTERTAINERS.
An Old wrinkle which Is Being 8evived
IN san francisco.

An Old wrinkle Which Is Being &hvived
IN san francisco.
Birds are now used as q pleasing
feature in the artistic decorations for
balls, parties, teas, weddings and other
society events. In his flight into the
drawing room or reception hall the
canary has not forced out any other
useful or ornamental display, but has
simply taken his place as charming
addition to the whole. 1t was the
custom years ago to conceal music
boxes in the drawing rooms where
fashion met, so nicely arranged as TO
tunes and tone that they forced the
applause of even those who could not
guess the source of the melody. They
were very popular for time, and
their popularity killed them. Mrs.
Seedy procured a couple for her sur
prise party, and that eifectually smote
the fad on the head.
The canary has taken the place of
the music box. From cages that are
themselves most helpful for decora-
tive purposes he sends forth flood of
melody that fills the pauses in instru-
mental and vocal music. The orna-
titilbtl SuSC l)ltitSu ttullNt hoMSIS
evorgreens, is frightened with ribbons
and tassels, and forms very attrac-
two feature of the beauties of the
room.
But the bird lives a sad, fast life.
He is creature of fashion and must
obey its dictates. Like the other So
cicty people he keeps very late hours
and soon shows the sign of dissipa-
ton. He quickly adopts the customs
of the ball room and reserves oil his
music for the hours when he is placed
amid the beauty and light and per-
fume of the evening.
In the shop he is quiet and moody,
feels bored at the senseless chirp Of
the bulltinch, turns up his bill mt the
song of the plebeian canarytthat is ex-
posed for sale, and sits in sullen si-
lence waiting for the moment when
from his ss.5',tiful brass prison, all
ribbons and tassels, he can pour forth
his soul in an ecstasy of song.
a bird importing firm has large
number of canares on hand for
rent" They are now as much part
Of the decorations as the flowers and
evergrceus; as necessary as the piano
or violin.
DO you have many orders for cana
riest" u member of the firm was asked.
Very many, especially at this
time. We do great deal of decora-
ting with the birds. That seems to
have become quite popular. They are
III great favor ut children's parties,
where VIC send orders quito frequent
ly. For hotel displays and drawing
room receptions they are also in great
demand"
DO you always put them in brass
cages for parties"
NEARLY always. That's part of the
when we send them to hotels, perhaps
q hundred or more, they go in the
wicker boxes, which are placed amid
ferns, flowers, wreaths and evor-
greens. The effect is very fine, Civ
ing the room the appearance of "a con-
servatory."
docs the dissipation have any ef-
feet on theml"
1T doesn't appear to have. II
makes difference with them in the
store where they remain tritie quiet.
Just as soon as they get into the rooms
where the party is 10 be held, how
ever, they brighten up, hop around
and chirp and gossip and sing like
the guests. They are very interest
ing in their ways, and are no trouble
We have the feed boxes so arranged
that nothing can get out Of the cages
SO that one need not fear getting
shells in his eyes when looking up ut
them. San Francisco Chronicle.