THE CHIMPANZEE. 

 I. MR. CROWLEY. 



If one could judge by the crowds that flocked 

 to see him, the most interesting personage in 

 New York in his day was Mr. Crowley, the 

 chimpanzee. From early morning, through the 

 long summer days, he held his levees, and to get 

 a satisfactory look at him one was obliged to 

 take his place in the jam, and patiently work 

 his way step by step, as one after another re- 

 tired, till he penetrated to the rail that defined 

 the " safety point " before the cage. 



The animal was fully aware of his position as 

 entertainer to this ever- varying crowd. He was 

 also perfectly competent for the task ; in fact it 

 was no task at all, for he delighted in it, and 

 enjoyed the shouts and laughter as much as an 

 actor his applause. 



Sometimes, if one got into the building before 

 the public was admitted, Crowley would come 

 to the front, sit down and examine his visitor, 

 exchange the compliments of the morning, that 

 is to say, listen gravely to the remarks of his 



