Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-04-10
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>vbetber II he ,Ipon arrival or just De-
fore leaving. every visitor finds himself
entering the building wherein the mon
KEYS are housed. and incidentally dis
covers later that he has spent much OF
his precious time watching their merry
and Outlines almost childish antics
There is no age limit set, and old and
Young alike find amusement in watching
their monkey Shines while the animals
themselves to all appearances ENJOY II
as much as their visitors. 1t is COM
mon sight to find staid business men here
who apparently find q means OF relaxa-
ton from their business cares as they
gIeefuiiy egg the monkeys on 70 nesn
FRANKS. or perhaps hold up some small
mite who is unable to get within the de-
sired range, and when this happens the
laughter of old and young usually olends
as the animals blink az them with WISE
liooktne ewes. IT would seem that even
sweetheartg find the monkey house An
interesting place, as nemoerless couples
can be found who include the monkeys In
their endearments: " course s,, II s Ses
their small friends more entertaining
than even nnarb es and paper dolls.
On entering the house II, Is difficult to
decide which is making the most noise
the visitors or the monkeys As one play
fttl little fellow grabs his swing and
bangs II viciously against the wall there
h chorus of merry shouta pcruy
gentleman wipes his face. which mas pc
gun to perspire from overexertion, and
small biond lady rer1ari<e. isn't he
csfter' That same scene. with, of course,
slight variations as TO the chorus. goes
On all day long, and when the nonses
full sigh goes up from those remaining
ones on being compelled TO leave.
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Any person who has ever visited a
monkey cage can bear witness TO their
natural piayfuiness. The collection at the
Zoo Is not one which proves the exception
TO the rule, and one monkey In particular
does all in his power to place their repu-
tatior as funmakers on as high scale
as possible. In aiming to bring the Wash
ington pets up to this perfection he has
won a reputation for himself which, 1t
much be confessed. is far from respect
able. The monkey in question Is OF the
mandrill species. and Is nicknamed
Knappa He Is the largest IN the col
lection and also about the ugiiAst. His
face at the present time In of an I'M
pleasant blue color. but II 10 understood
that when he is full grown Il WIN De Of
n lively red, which will probably not help
his physical appearances.
Knappa, as the chief funmaker of the
establishment. feels II his privilege to
draw the greatest croWos ana by 1alI
means or foul proceeds to do 1t. Cavort-
ing gracefully over TO the front Of his
cage. he will dangle has forelimbs through
the bars, the while his eyes take on far
away look. AS ocent as this may
seem. there is met IN It. II this strfk.
ing attitude fails bring forth the de.
sired results Knappa losses piece oil
straw through the bars at his chosen
victim. II Ii matter of histery that Tn
maneuver has never failed OF the mos
edifying results-to Knappa. As craft,
general makes his greatest move. 81
Knappa losses the piece OF straw, Alwayi
Audience Is composed OF women they I'm
variabiy push an umbrella or sunshade .
him, and II made up OF men derby o.
soft hat is poked engagtnsiy forth Tn
day is won az with q serpentiike OAR
Knappa grabs the article thus tefnptingl!
thrust under hie very nose, and loi as I
magician he performs marvellous feats
What vas IN umbrella or hsE whsn fiys