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Serenade wild animals at Washington Zoo, Washington, D.C., August 8. "Music hath charms," but not for the animals at the National Zoo. This was clearly demonstrated today when symphonists of the Water Gate orchestra played their hottest tunes for the benefit of the beasts. The animals were more interested in the crowd that followed the musicians than the tempo of the music

Washington, D.C. Children watching the animals at the National Zoological Park

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A group of wild dogs standing next to each other. Wild dogs animals zoo.

Washington, D.C. Children enjoying the animals at the National Zoological Park

"Beats the Arctic ice and snow" so said Mr. Polar Bear at the Washington Zoo, when the "Better Ole" club orchestra, assisted by Dolly Daye, dancer, tried their wildest notes and dances in front of Bruno's cage. True to form, Mrs. Bruno developed a streak of jealousy and refused to watch the performance. Music may "soothe the savage beast" but Bruno's chief interest was centered on the little lady ...

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Washington, D.C. Children watching the animals at the National Zoological Park

Serenade wild animals at Washington Zoo, Washington, D.C., August 8. "Music hath charms," but not for the animals at the National Zoo. This was clearly demonstrated today when symphonists of the Water Gate orchestra played their hottest tunes for the benefit of the beasts. The animals were more interested in the crowd that followed the musicians than the tempo of the music

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01/01/1936
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district of columbia washington dc glass negatives serenade animals zoo washington zoo music charms national national zoo symphonists water gate orchestra water gate orchestra tunes benefit beasts crowd musicians tempo united states history library of congress