Boon's Lick times. [volume] (Fayette, Mo.) 1840-1848, 1848-08-19
ROCKWELL 4 CO.'S CIRCUS.

TNHE Proprietors of this immense and talented
l. Equestrian Establishment, take great pleas
ure in announcing to the citizens of Fayette and
the adjacent vicinity, the approaching performan-
ces of the unrivalled Troupe.
They feel peculiar satisfaction in referring to
the strength as well rs the Brilliant Talent and
unapproachable skill and grace which they have
been enabled in course of time, and by extra labor
and expense to concentrate in one establishment.
They feel great pride in calling particular atten
ton to the name of HIRAM w. FRANKLIN, whose
representation you see in the large Pictorial Bill
in his wonderful act of Throwing rs OMERSETS,
number never equalled by any performer in the
World; together with his terrific Double Somer-
sets, through Balloons over Banners, Horses, &c.
Also his daring one, two and four horse riding,
with his astonishing Cord Voant Performances,
which truly make him the wonder of the Age.
Artists without number and certainly without
regard tie expense, have been employed during the
past winter in manufacturing New Costumes, Hou-
sings, Trappings, Decoration and other ParaPhar-
Iala to correspond with their magnificent Pagean-
tries, Tournaments, Cavacades and PROFESSIONS,
which this Company give on every representation,
| and which have created such a tremendous sensa-
ton everywhere upon their route, and always ut
tended with so great ecat, that hundreds who
yer visited a circus before, now found among
the patrons of this Greatest of Circuses.
In addition to the above talented troupe, there
is attached to this Company, Five Female Eques-
TRANS, viz: Mrs. Mum, Mrs Schindle, Mrs. A.
Rockwell, Mrs. Lake and Mrs. Woods.
| There is also attached to this company, the
Queen City Brass Band, who will entertain the au-
dence by 'discoursng most eloquent music
| HENRY ROCKWELL & Co., Proprietors.
S. Q. STOKES, Manager.
THos. MUM, Equestrian Director.
A. w. PELL, Treasurer.
| WIN. LAKE, Clown
Will exhibit in FAYETTE, ON MONDAY,
AUGUST %, 1913, for one day only Doors open
at half past one o'clock-performance to commence
at two o'clock P. M. and half past seven in the
evening.
Admission, Boxes, so cents.
| Pitt, 25 cents.
| GtChildren under IL years of age half pri ce
but positively no half price to pitt.
GTThe performance will commence with the
magnificent spectacle entitled the Halt of the Be-
douiIs, or the Arabs Bivouac.
GrComic Song by Mr. Lake.
0rGrand Trampoline Leaps by Mr.. Hiram w
Franklin
Vaulting by the Company, led by H. w Frank
lin, who has performed the almost incredible fea
of throwing rs consecutive Somersets. After which
the pride pet of the Arena, Master w. Grady, viii
perform his beautiful act on two Ponies after which
will be enacted an astonishing act of Horseman.
ship and Gymnastc EvolutiOns on two horses, en-
titled the Rival Romans, or Olympian Founders
By Messrs. B. Runnes and H. w. franklin.
Mrs. Thomas Num- will appear in splendid &C
on single horse as the Heebe or Morning Sprite
: Mr.. Lake will introduce his Trained Dogs.
Massaniello, or the Fisherman of Naples by Mr.
. B. Runnels.
e Mr. H. w. Franklin, the greatest Slack Rope
performer in the world, will perform some of thos
e Inimtable Feats on the Rope, which have obtaine
S for him the appellatiOn of the Spright of the All
II Two Horse Alemande, by Mrs. Thomas Nun
II and B. Runnells.
o Mr.. H. w. franklin and his pupil the beautiful
e and talented Master VIM. M. Grady will next ar
pear In their celebrated Antipodeen Gymnastic
and Muscular evolutions The matchess syme
try Of their Apollo like and Classic forms, (whic
painter or a sculptor might envy the appareI
- recklessness Of their difficult performances, ar
the ease, skill, grace and celebrity with which the
to are executed thrill the spectator with astonis
he ment while at the same time he is filled with aW
d. and delight.
d. Indian Warrior by John Spindle. Mr.. S. +
surpasses any rider of the present age, in his Ii
like deineations of the passions and habits of L
Wild Son of the West.
Mrs. Lake will appear on the Slack Wire
IT, introduce and perform many difficult feats,
n. which she stands without rival.
Master VIM Grady will next be introduced a
ride his Brilliant Single Horse Act. The pree
- cious and juvenile equestrian has already, by
beauty, talent, grace and skill, obtained the fatt
ed ing soubriquet of the Young Ducrow Of Amer
,ty Among the stud of highly trained Horses,
,nt be particularly noticed the eats of the celebra
eth Fighting Ponies The whole to conclude with
aughabe afterpiece.
WM C. PRESTON, Agent
August II, 1913.