Jasmine 
of snow had fallen on a particular spot during the month of 
August, upon discovering that his dream had actually been 
realized, built in commemoration the Borghese Chapel at 
Rome, and directed that on the anniversary of the day a repre¬ 
sentation of a snow-shower should be given to the congrega¬ 
tion throughout the service. The mimic snow was made of 
the lovely and fragrant flowers of the white jasmine ; but, it 
is said, the anticipation of the effect of their powerful odour 
deterred the ladies of Rome from honouring the ceremony 
with their attendance. 
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