New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1870-04-07
rLnpk and Grow Phat."

There is nothing, probably, more conclu-
sive to health than a good hearty laugh.
Show us a person who is eternally growing
aud tretting over the cares OF life, and we
will show one who is almost certain to fall
victim to some of the many melarias that
infest the country. Laugh and grow fat
is q time hon ored and very truthful maxim.
We would recommend our readers-those or
them who desire to enjoy season OF pleas
ure from source that can not fail to
amuse-to visit the mammoth pavilion OF
Colonel Ames' New Orleans Circus and
Menagerie, at Tivoli Circle. This grand
combination of athletic, gymnastic, aero
batic and equestrian wonders ls strictly q
home institution, and, aside from Its excel
lence, is worthy of home patronage. Col
onel Ames is one OF our most respected
citizens, and has spared neither time, effort
or means n gathering together representa-
tives OF the animal and bird kingdom from
all parts of the world, rare, beautiful and,
| in mary instances of species never before
| on exhibition in this country. OF this num-
| Der we would make particular mention OF
the wonderful Meio, very beautiful animal,
procured by the Colonel at great expense.
in order that he might present to the
uublic something of interest ana in
struction not presented by any other
| exhibition in the country. The menagerle
is a source of instruction to those verging
| from childhood to more mature years, that
has no parallel and this opportunity OF
cleaning information of SO much value
should be embraced by all. This branch OF
Colonel Ames' entertainment, Is, in itself,
well worth his price OF admission; but in ad-
dition he presents to his patrons circus
entertainment par excellent in every par
ticuIar, An entertainment free from every
thing Of an Objectionable character; daring,
vet chsste and high toned. One In which
YOU will at one moment be held in breath
less suspense at tile enacting of some danger.
GUS ana apparently impossible feat, and the
next YOU will be convulsed with laughter at
the ref 1ed, yet witty jesting of the clown.
We are pleased to learn that the Colonel has
succeeded in procuring for his company this
seasou. such notable members of the arenic
nrofessIon as Mile. Lucille Watson, the
acknowledged champion equestrienne OF the
world, the model of beauty, grace and skill;
apparently as much at ease on the back of
her elegant gray charger, as if reclining on
a sofa in an elegantly furnished parlor; to-
gether with her accomplished brother, Mr..
Fred Watson who has gained celebrity IN
his profession second TO none, either in the
Old or New Worldyand his beautiful wife,
Nine. Lucy Watson, who Will appear
upon each occasion. Among the other
members Of the company worthy OF partic-
uar mention, are MISS LOUISA Dusneii' nit,l >
Millie and Eugenie Tournour, Mile
Pauline MlIe. o ivia, Mile. Ogeeche. Mr.
Enrrv T.bbs, Mr Thomas Hodge, the Nilsson
Rrot6ers. the accomplished gymuasts and
intTsnid acrobats; J. A. Ball, George H.
Tineard. John Reddin, Walter Ray and d
; most of others, with johnny Lawton and
Tom Peppers, those funny clowns, quick
would be doing ourselves and the occasion
orest ipiustice were we TO close our remarks
#lthout particularly speaking of Herr Len.
gel the great lion king, and the fearless and
beautiful Mile. Ella Eugenie. This lady,
reared in luxury, at very early age became
Inspired with an undying love tor the study
of nstural history, and, when but child
could be constantly found III the animal de
usltnent OF museum belonging to a rela'
live. As she grew to womanhoot her love
= for animals became stronger, aud, apparent
ly, more permanently located. The
most teroCious lion or tiger thas
: upon the approach of another toward
lts Csge would rage with anger, soou
l.became convinced that she Was their friend
ANA would become perfectly docile end play
.ul ~ u est when she would appear. Upoi
each occasion thjSIady will enter the cages o
z her pets and Al -'-i'dlence w1a
? | control can hP !