Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1898-11-19
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erai mas Tor the reptile family. Chiefly
rom the animal dealers in this and other
cities were the exhibits obtained, while
several artists who have done studies in
snakes show their models. Glass cases and
ooxes containing about $50 varieties are
displayed under palms and cactus plants TO
represent a jungle. A prime assortment of
p'ack snakes, copperheads, anacondas.
chameleons, pythons, frogs, turtles, alIga-
tors, nevis aud other amphibiaus are IN
Guided, One rattlesnake measuring few
inches over Fix feet in length, supposed to
De the biggest rattler in captivity, is in un-
disputed possession OF a whole cage. Some
aioino boa constructors were brought from
brazil by an artist to use as models. They
are about eight feet long, and so well
trained that when pilsd out on rug in a
studio they will not show the least interest
IN their surroundings 1t is an easy mat
ter to feed the small snakes as their deli.
cacy is the ground worm. For the big fell
lows, different diet is necessary. Most
OF them are cannibals and for these there
are boxes filled with the commoner yarie-
ties CT small snakes.
Chrysanthe NUNS are again experiencing
boon for decoration, especially at the
dinner table where the rich dark shades
will be used tor Thanksgiving parties.
They are rather generous in size tor bon
toniiere, although some enthusiasts de-
| clare them the proper flower tor football
game Their sturdy stems can witness an
exciting rush with scarcely petal missing
from their curly crop at the finish. A
horticulturist is showing many new speci-
mems which he has named to touch the
popular heart and fancy. The Theodore
Roosevelt" is big bronzed yellow flower.
The "Judge Van Wyck" blossom is pure
rosy pink shading to white, which surely
prophesied his rose-colored dreams that
gradually melted into white mist. The
Admiral Dewey" is magnificent crimson
| chrysanthemum of the Japanese variety
and of solid substance. The Lieutenant
Hotson" is bright maroon, with long,
dropping petals OF immense size.
General Nelson A. Miles and Mrs. Miles
were the star attraction at reception
given to them Friday by the New York
chapter OF Daughters of the American Rev.
elution. Members of other patriotic So
cieties were invited, and all enjoyed the
opportunity of being presented to the Cen
eral, who gave every one cordial grasp
and pleasant word Of greeting. He was in
full uniform, respondent with gold lace
and martial trappings aud bis robust figure
accentuated the white hair and moustache
that contrasted with his rudy complexion.
The autumn exhibition at the National
Academy OF Design shows 1888 oil paintings
and pastels, and % specimens of the sculp.
tors art that have been accomplished dur
ing the past few months. In the south gal
| lery hangs life size portrait of Caroline
Miskel Hoyt, the late wife of Charles H
Hoyt of Charlesto~n, N H. 1t is painted
by j. Allen St. John. The actress i.
gowned in white, low-cut gown thai
swirls forward at the bottom around tn.
feet, giving lightness to the pose and con
veying the notion of tall, commanding
woman Her face locks out with yer,
sweet expression and great distinction o
manner.
i This popular week is marked by man,
visitors to the metropolis. E. G. Murph,
of Bellows Falls is making his headquarter
at the Hotel Majestic. Mr.. and Mrs
james x. Bancroft of Saxtons River arr
making brief sojourn here before starting
for their winter HON in Buffalo. Miss Fanny
Hall of Grafton is stopping with them a,
the Grand Hotel for a week.
N. L. HowEs.