New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-08-16

for such purposes as the song says. You find
spare capital in such uncertain pets as lions; tigers
mounted at a comparatively low price
The renting OF stuffed animals is adjunct to
taxidcrmists, very lucrative adjunct. for II is no.
a thing which has become very common. at least
great majority OF the Chicago furriers prefer to
buy outright the animals for display, and in part
perhaps because 1t Is not widely known that such
a thing is possible. To certain extent, however,
the business is carried on and 1t is possible to rent
ensh hn d @ Dt almost any sort and Tor
Mounted animals are rented for a variety Of pur-
poses Any sort from humming birds to polar
bears. may be obtained, though commonly the fur
m b Se are ne e n bcaro me for s
plays and ballroom decorations by various societies
an eT as b an rorey or IN the
Elks They are, however. used I'm other ways As
the animals displayed in the showrooms and win
dows. but now and then II is done. When II is de-
sired to change the display often 1t is the cheapest
and best way. Sometimes out two animals
rented: sometimes. though not frequently. an
BY renting the exhibit It is possible to get i'm
mense and ever-changng variety. running from
NJ? Now ' and then animals are rented for amateur
theatricals even for professional performances.
to that class Of fakes known as property ami
mails. is often rented from the nearest taxdermist
II the animal is not to be put to such hard use as
to injure the skin it IL the easiest way and gives
much better appearance, ,han the most careful
then hire animals for illustration. especially the
smaller animals when 1t is desired TO give a 'natu-
raj history lecture" This line Of the business Is
confined almost entirely to schoolroom talks.
Two OF the most important Of the purposes to
which rented animals put are for the decoration
OF dining halls and for use by photcgra piers. On
10 have the room decorated with game OF various
kinds and at the same time to avoid mourning the
expense which would attend the purchase OF such
decoration. 1t is then that the renting scheme
comes into use. Deer. grouse. duck. and almost
anything else of the sort desired may readily be
found at the taxiderrnist's. and their use Tor an
evening obtained at cost comparatively SlBnt
The Photographic OF stuffed specimens Is usu-
trade marks. though now and then some enthus-
astic nimrod wants his picture taken IN connection
with various birds or beasts which fell before some
other mans
Shoe stores sonnet rent alligators for display,
but the custom is not widespread for most OF them
are satisfied with a tanned alligator hide Houses
dealing in sporting goods rent FISH and game Tor
dsplay usually the occasion or an opening, or
some similar OCCASION VIII IN ii Is desirable TO make
ar unusual display. , -.
"It is not however" said Chicago dealer, "a
very common thing in this city. II might, think,
be made n profitable business II some one were TO
devote his attention TO 1t. We don't because we arc
busy on other things. In fact Il Is a business not
greatly sought after. We do rent animals, IE hoc
of the many purposes TO which they may be put;
Most of our trade that line Is with societies ana
the givers OF game dinners ,,,
Tho priccs for which animals may ne OBTAINED
are comparatively low. They vary CONSIDERABLY
with the length OF time the animal II 10 ne useu
growing proportionately much less lot long uhle
Than for short Bears run from - 10 sIV LOT d
Tor not much more. LarGe birds ike swans ana
ao oles may he rented for g or 81 Small Dlrds are
ro'ch loss a robin Is worth only from % cents to
20 cents a day, and squirrel about the same.