The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1871-05-13
The CynocephaIus.


The CynocephnIus.
Manager Lent has certainly done his best
to show the country Cynocephalus; and, al
last, he has succeeded. The two predecessor
of the present quadramenous equestrian who
is to disport with the exhibition here mex
Tuesday, were taken off in the very vigor o
their Cynocephalus- hood, and found grave
among cold and unsympatbizng strangers
The present gentleman, however, gives ev
dence of vigorous vitality, and will doubtless
astonish us with his wonderful horseback rid
ing and tricks in the ring. He is a very re-
markable Cynocephalus, and accomplishes, we
are told by gentleman who has seen him, a
number of equestrian teats that are quite won
derful; he is very quick and decisive in his ac-
tions, and takes his troubles with the stoicism
of veteran circus-rider. His costume is neat,
but not superfluous, and there is litteness
and suppleness in his limbs which does away
with all suspicion of padding or saw.dust;
while the horse he rides, we are told, is COM
pletely padded all over to prevent this lively
rider from doing him any injury. Altogether
the Cynocephalous is a novel curiosity, and is
alone worth visit to Lent's Circus to see.
AS an evidence of the appreciation of Lent's
Circus in New York, We append the following
notice Of it from the Sun:
| The unwelcome announcement is made
that the present week is the last one Of the sea-
| son at this popular establishment. The Cyno-
| cephalus will be the most curious, as it is the
latest attraction during the remaining week.
| George Donald, the marvellous bare back sum-
| mersaat rider, Mlle ROLAND, the daring and
clever equestrienne, and the talented and YER
| satile acrObatic troupe will unite to render the
| performances attractive and entertaining
| The Cynocephalus is really . remarkable GU
ilized equestrian competitors, both in his equi-
| tation and his politeuess. His satatiOns are
lofty, and his salutations are profound"
| The established reputation for excellence of
Lent's famed New York Circus is too we'll
known to require any praise from US, but we
can safely guarantee to all who patronize the
| exhibitions entire satisfaction. Performances
| will be given next Tuesday afternoon and
evening The advertisement ia our paper
gives the details of The troupe and the wonders
to be seen.
GoRHAM SEMINARY.-The exhibition of the
young ladies and gentlemen of this institution
occurred in the Congregational church Thurs
day evening. The exercises consisted of
twelve readings by the young ladies and as
many declarations. Two prizes, one for the
best defamation and one for the best reading
| were offered and awarded by Committees. The
parts, though net faultess, showed degree
| of excellence rarely attained in some respects
by similar classes. There was no occasion for
prompting or any apparent hesitancy on the
part of any of the performers. Among the
declarations those of Hill of Buxton, jackson
and Webb of Gorham were generally conceded
to be among the best. The committee award
ed the prize to Jere NJ. Hill OF Buxton. The
committee must have had a much more diff
cult task to discriminate which should have
the prize among sthe ladies, SO inappreciable
were the differences. Among the best were
Miss G. e. Pencil ("The Famine,') Miss
King Carrying Home the Sheaves) both
Westbrook, Miss Forsaith MARY Carving
Portland, Miss Sands (The German Poets
Dreamy Gorham, Miss Haines (Surprises of
Dying) HalIowell. and Miss Lowell pipes at
Lucknow Gorham The prize was awarded
to Miss Lila Appleby OF Gorham.
The music particularly the vocal, was of
high order. The singing of Miss Ross was
generally admired. .F
Phe large church was full, nevertheless tn
audience remained interested to the last piece,
somewhat after eleven O'Clock
THEATRE.-Music Hall was filled with a
large audience last evening, eager TO embrace
the opportunity to witness Miss Dollie Bid
well, in her farewell performance ior to her
departure for California. Tom TayIor's new
DIANA "Joan of Arc was theiprincipal attrac.
ton. The play was presented in a very fine
manner, and Miss Bidwell in the role of $40
an" sustained the high reputation which she
has gained in this city. In the first act when
the field in aid of the claims of Prince Charles
she looked and acted the part to perfection
The eager longing and scarcely suppressed en-
thusiasm of the demented peasant gtrl,
was wildly portrayed, and was re-
markably natural and unaffected piece of act
ing. The terrific combat with Beauvais, at the
close of the last act, held the closest attention
Of the audience, and drew forth the heartiest
applause Messrs. Dean and Ogden were ex-
celent in their parts and the remainder of the
company do not call for special mention. The
drama of ''Meg's Diversion" closed the enter
tainment. Miss Bidweil as Meg and Mr.. Og-
den, who is good actor, as Jasper, gave great
satisfaction; and the piece was very we'll act.
ed, but could hardly be said to equal the man
ner in which it was presented by the Adel-
phians short time since.
THE MUSICAL ENTERTAINMENT This EVEN.
ING.-We wonld remind our readers and those
interested in benevolent objects that the con-
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