Grief-stricken Chimpauzè

Hokitika Guardian, 24 December 1921, Page 4

Grief-stricken Chimpauzè

BINES FOR DEAD .MATE. .SYDNEY. Dec. 11. Casey, tin* chimpanzee at the Tanniga Bar'll /.on, Sydney, who mine into the limelight some time ago fieeanse id the mi ijn ■„ whii-ii lie inflicted, ill the exuberance of bis affection, upon Mr Ellis Joseph, the man who had captuied him in the wilds, when they met after a long separation, is again attraeting attention because of his grief at the loss of his mate, a smooth-haired terrier, who used to share bis cage and play with him. To drown his grid, C'asev lias taken to drink, lull he drinks nothing stronger than tea. The little dug and Casey bad long been chains. But a short while ago the dog was bitten 1 1 v ticks and died, and ( asey is grieving over bis lo s. One of Casey’s few consolations is drinking afternoon tea. About the fashionable hoar oi ! p.m. a keeper tilings a billy-can of milky tea and a mug. tills tbe mug and bands it through the liars to Casey, who empties Co mag iu one gulp. The process is repeated till Casey is satisfied. But ever in the midst of tin lovelr.v f asey cannot forget his little liiend. lie pi»serves a gloomy and morose aspect, and has lo lie coaxed in take bis refreshment. Casex Las a good memory. Kor instance, lie recognised Mi Ellis Joseph ■*ftc an absence ot many mouths. 1 eihnps in time anotl.ei dog will take the place of Spot, but just at present it is thought belter to leave Casey alone. Though be looks rough enough, Casey is more ladylike in his ways than Molly, the orang-outang in the Melbourne gardens. .Molly is a confirmed smoker, and never takes tea. Brobably site would prefer cocktails it she could gel them. Casey used to lie fond ol a walk with Mr Joseph, and would march solemnly along with great propriety.