Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1870-07-19
To tho Citizens Of Augusta, Gardiner and
Kennebec County Generally.
BAILEY's MENAGERIr
J MENAGERIE,

To tho Citisens Of Augusta, Gardiner and
Kennebec County Generally.
BAILEY's MENAGERIE.
On TUESDAY July 10Th our Menagere,
and the Circus of Signor Sebastian which has
been added to the Menagerie, will exhibit in
Augusta: On MONDAY the 18th, we shall ex-
hibit at GARDINER, and on WEDNESDAY, the
goth at WINTHROP. The attention of the cit
liens in the places named and Kennebec
county generally, is respectfully called to the
following
Bailey's Menagerie, is the oldest exhibition
company in the United States. 1t is the only
one which will visit this State, during
the coming season. 1t came to Kennebec
county four years ago, and exhibited the first
and only HIpPoPorAMUs ever brought to
America.
1t now exhibits the only Rhinoceros in this
part of the country.
1t is the only Menagerie that has two full
grown elephants, and four nursing lions as
specalties; and the tigers, leopards, hyenas,
pears anu HI inc " iu anu pNhuAiul
birds in point of size, freshness and variety
cannot be excelled by any Menagerie travel
ing.
This is an entertainment that all can at
tend, for there is nothing to offend on the
score of propriety.
The Circus.
In order to please the ENTIRE COMMUNITY,
we have engaged the famous Italian Circus.
The press throughout the West, and in all
the leading cities between here and New YORK
pronounce this the BEST CIRCUS IN THE
UNITED STATES. In repeating iris state
ment we do not desire to detract one Jot or
title from the merits of any similar organic
alton here, or elsewhere. Old Isaac
Walton said Of the strawberry, God might
have made a better berry but doubtless he
never did," and we assert, there may be
better circus than ours, but surely we don't
think there is
We have twenty-five native and foreign
performers Prominent among them is the
great Italian horse-breaking, steed-taming
bare back rider SIC. SEBASTIAN, and the well
known comedians, Mr.. Benjamin Magnley,
and Mr.. Samuel Lathrop; the famous Denzer
Brothers four in number; the Arabian Broth
and King, the modern Hercules, as heis styled,
ME-. f. Libby the strongest man on earth;
the master of modern gymnastics, George
Derious; Rudolphe, the classic rider, and a
troupe of boy performers.
We have, also, five lady equestrians
among whom is the fascinating and fearless
Mile Marie, the most intrepid lady performer
in America, and Mesdames Archer. Farrand,
and Miss Katie Darlington, and the fairy lit
tie girl rider, Mile Sebastian, the youngest,
handsomest and smartest child performer in
the world.
ACTING ANIMALS.
In addition to all these, we have trick and
trained horses, ponies, and other animals in
great variety, besides two performing Ele
plants.
The band is under the leadership Of Prof.
Joseph Withers, late director of the orchestra
at the New York and Broadway Theatres, and
it cannot be excelled by any similar organiza
ton in this country, and greatly adds to the
attractiveness of the entertainment.
The Pavilion is not only water proof,
but it is the largest and coolest ever manu-
Two EXHIBITIONS FOR ONE ADMISSION.
The Circus and Menagere constitute distinct
'Menagerie Levees' being
held one hour before the Circus begins, and
for just what you charged to see
a Circus only, you can, by attending 3ailey's
Menagerie and Circus. behold most com
plete Menagerie; and if you choose remain and
witness a Circus entertainment where you
will see performers who never before appear
ed in this section Of the country, and whose
nothing is said or done that would bring
blush to the face of the most modest maiden.
Admission to all, both Menagerie and Circus,
is only so cents for adults, and % cents for
children under 10 years of age.
The GRAND PROCESSION
will enter town between and 10 O'Clock
Tuesday morning, and if you don't attend the
exhibition, it will most certainly afford you
pleasure to see this splendid street parade.
The ponderous and unique chariot is not
drawn by horses, but by pair of mighty Ele-
plants, equal to one hundred and fifty horse
power
This chariot will contain the band then
all the principal actors will appear, elegantly
costumed, and mounted upon their perform
ing horses; following will come the massive
animal dens, beautifully ornamented, the
horses plumed and drivers uniformed; the
entire cortege extending in length one mile.
THE Poor.
A believer in the principle of proving all
things and holding fast that which is good"
we subjon few brief extracts from the press
of several cities in other States, in order to
prove the truth of any statement made or re-