The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-11-03
COMMENTS ON MEN AND
 MATTERS OF THE WORLD

1 for the officers. modesty forbids one to mention the good times they have. The best in the land is theirs while good wine 1 is not lacking. In fact officers in both branches seem to have a very good thing of life, although it Is monotonous exist ence at best unless indeed there is a war. In that case officers have some thing to distract their thoughts from the routine of daily drill and dress. Dress is an important matter in times of peace.
 New York has developed a taste for snails that is hard to satisfy. Certain youths who brought back from Paris liking for the humble crustaeean are re- sponsible for this innovation in the mat ter of foods. When we learned to eat mushrooms and frog legs it did look as if a limit had been reached, but no so. Several restaurants in the metropolis make a speciality of serving snails and these are frequented by the haut ton who desire to revel in an atmosphere of art. literature and old Farce. It is advisable to eat snails between gulps of red wine, while leisurely inhaling a cigarette. On account of the difficulty in extracting the meat from the shell leisure is necessary to thoroughly enjoy a feast and con- versation flows smoothly. If you have Bohemian aspirations or have ever dab bled in art you should eat snails by all means. The fad has spread so rapidly in New York that 1t has been found neees- sary to supplement the imported product by snails grown in Hoboken. There is no difference in price, however, and languid youths consume them in blissful ignorance of their plebeian origin. Why any one cares to eat snails when there are so many other goods things to be had is hard to see. If it were mat ter of snails or starye the fad could be more easily understood. When snakes are added to our regular bills of fare we will have eaten nearly everything under the sun that can be digested. including also nails. lamp chimneys and other arti- cles not so susceptible to gastric juices.
 Leipsic is to have an exhibit at St. Louis. The city authorities have decided to remind the world of its artistic and musical history by providing a special hall where the busts of great musicians and other works will be exhibited. A committee of architects. sculptors, musi- clans and others now have the matter in charge and 1t is proposed to give visit ors to the fair at least a breath of that classic atmosphere which hoyers about the picturesque old university town. Leipsie is considered one of the worlds artistic centers. Berlin, of course. stands first among German cities as a brilliant people but Leipsic has also great prestige among scholars. It's university has a po- tent sound to men in all walks of life. He who holds degree from Leipsic's halls Is considered a man of no ordinary attainments. If all large cities in the world were to have special exhibits of this nature 1t would do much to add to the general interest taken in the Louisi- ana Purchase exposition.
 A very handsome stained glass window has been unveiled in St. Marks Episcopal church in New York to the honor of Peter Stuyvesant, the famous colonial governor. The window is artistic in design and was executed by Maitland Armstrong. In the center is large medallion bearing a three-quarter life-size figure of Stuyve- sant which was taken from a painting by Vandyke in the New York Historical so- cietys rooms. The window was donated by the Society of Holland Danes to com memorate the 250th anniversary of Stuy- vesants landing on Manhattan island. Memories 0. New York's first governor have not been permitted to fade away. This Is due to those proud and lofty danes who organize themselves into bands of his descendants determined that there shall be no mistake about their hav- ing sprung from Peter himself. Although the old Dutchman probably thought very little about the aristocracy .that he was to start he is nevertheless responsible for several 1ourishing societies of snobs.
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