THE NEWEST SNAKE STORY.
The Maryborough Chronicle would intimate that sound of the bagpipes is death to the snake tribe :—A Mis P. was thrown into a state closely bordering on hysteria by her little girl crying out that a huge snake had gone under the house. The alarm eoon spread. The neighbors assembled and assisted Mrs P. in searching for the unwelcome visitor. They were unsuccessful and in despair. Happy thought! some one remembered that "musichath charms" Mr H. was prevailed upon to visit the scene' -and stand behind with his bagpipes. Before a dozen bars had been played his snakeship made his appearance, to the delight of the charmer and the terror of the ladies and children. Mr H. retreated, still playing, and the fascinated reptile followed. When about twenty yards from the house the musician struck up ' - Love amongst the roses." The snake reared himself on high, darted out his tongue savagely, fell over with a gurgle, and expired.
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Westport Times, Volume VII, Issue 1047, 18 February 1873, Page 4
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162THE NEWEST SNAKE STORY. Westport Times, Volume VII, Issue 1047, 18 February 1873, Page 4
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