Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1870-10-01

CIRCO .!
The COLOSSUS of Exhibitions
NEW DESIGNS TO AMUSE
Peerless MltcMess Skill!
Fresh Sensations for 1870.
Will Exhibit In
Charlcsfown, Friday October Ii,
On the old Lot and Ring, near the Depot.
The opuleut resources OF this Superb Centraliza-
ton of Arenc Talent to delight and amuse are of
a character quite new in this country. The Exhi-
billions this season will be enriched and adorned
by Performers inimitable in their special roles;
and the splendOr of the Entertainments viii be
enhanced by every accessory requisite TO make
them elegant in STYLE and finish, aud magnificent
in their general character. The great variety of
celebrated Performers in the Troupe is potent to
sustain the elevated standard of excellence acquir-
ed by this popular Cir Gus. perusal OF the an
nexed list o. famous actors will serve as palpable
evidences to confirm the promise, that the attain
ed eminence and conspicuous superiority OF Stone
d Murray's Circus viii be amply maintained ths
Season. Behold the attractions:
Er additions ,cN be giren afternoon and Night
Commencing at 2 and ia O'Clock. Doors open
one hour previous.
Admission so Cents. Children under 10 years,
% Gents.
In order to crafty the innate desire implanted
in the human mind foe with essing
SENSATIONAL SPECTACLES,
Stone & Murray will introduce Two New Excite
ments,
FREE TO THEPUBLICl
The first will be presented on the morning of the
Exhibition day, in the % m OF a
GRAND STREET PAGEANT,
Preceded by the Elegant Band Chariot, contain
ing Pro-. o. =. Perry's Famed Orchestra,
DgAWN BY l6 HORSES
Managed by the great Maitre du Cheval, Mons.
j. II. Paul. This rare sightwill be circumvested
with too manv wonders 10 be infinitely described
in the limits 0. a newspaper advertisement; there
fsre, the reader is referred 10 the Parade itself
Cor additional particulars.
TIE SECOND FREE EXHIBITION
VIII be a marvellous display OF human intrepidity
UPIN THE AIR!
By the daring Fuuambulist, Mile jeanette Ellser,
who will
YAK from tie Ground to tie Aper ofhe Cir
Gus Partition, and return on Slender
Hrei
This startling GratuitOus Performance of Constm-
mate Daiing will commence about 1890, noon,
and the unique nature o, the Feat cannot fail to
command The attention of the citizens OF this Vi
ciuty.
For details OF these Dual Sensations, see the va
rious Pictorial Descriptive Bills and Programmes.
TIE GREAT JOIN HENRY Goose,
The Equestrian Miracle, and Cham 0ion HOrsemGl
OF tie World, who will exhibit Tor The first season
in Anne. lea his marvellous fcats of Eqditation on
SIX NAKED HORSES
In addition to lis other accomplishments of bill
equest'ianism.
MILE EMILE HENRIETTA COOKE,
COn.cssedly the most dashing, daring, and finished
EQuestJienne in the world.
MILE JEANETTE ELLSLER,
The astonishing and beautiful Tight-Gope Dan
MISS EMILY COOKE,
The Elegant En-. lisa Manege Eques,rienne.
TOM BARRY,
The Hibernian Clown--hfst appearance Ia America
Mr.. DEN STONE,
The popular 4 Ae, lean Clown and EU1-Maker.
TBESNOW BROTHERS,
Benjamin. William and Alfred, the unparalleled
Eqlilibists aud Ac' obats.
MR.. WIN. DUCROW,
The Int enid Performer on the Corde Volante, and
his iufntjle son, George, the bavest juvenile l.
quest.i0u in existence.
Mr.. CHAS. BLISS,
Acknowledged Champion Tumbler OF the World.
MR.. WIN. FRANKLIN,
The Paragon Of SOmersaut Equestrians,
SIG. COLUMBUS,
The surprising C0ntOrtionist, whose strange heyi-
biIity OF body and limbs has won for him the title
o! the "Doneless Man"
GEORGE MURRAY,
HumOrist Clown.
MASTER GEORGE COOKE,
The a. tistic aud graceful principal rider.
Mr.. EUGENE LEACH,
The remarkably skillful and 'earless Gvmnast.
Mr.. r. LAMONT,
The gifted Exponent Of Pancratlc Exercises.
MR.. HENRY LOCKWOOD,
The model Athlete.
Mr.. GEO. II. WARDS,
The versatile Pantomimic Wonder.
The above performers will be assisted by such
subordinate aids rs will be required to give ecatto
the varied acts.
Mr.. JOHN II. MURRAY,
The unedualed Equestrian Director, will person
ally supe intend the Entertljnnents, qua ~antee
that they will be given emit ely devoid of objec-
tionable features, md invested with the character
isics OF refinement and pu tv in their rep csenta-
ton. 5stt-The POPULAR RULES inaugu ated
several years ago by Stone h Murray or the pre-
servaton of st let 0. der in their Paw lion will DC
adopted this season. No Smoking allowed IN the
Pavilion.
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