The Brookhaven ledger. (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1875-1883, 1875-11-11
HOwe's Great London Circus, Hippo.
drOtnp. Etc.

The Memphis Appeal speaks as follows
of this great show, which will exhibit here
on the 10th inst:
They have more horses and better horses
than we have seen here in an experience OF
twenty-seven years, during which there
was no circus that escaped our notice and
attention. They have more animals. and
animals in better condition, than we have
seen outside of a geological garden. Their
people are better dressed, and there is an
air of taste and responsibility, a high tone
about the concern that cisarms adverse
criticism and captivates the affections of
the querelous critic. Their carriages are
not designed merely to "astonish the ma
%tives," they are artistic, and convey lessons
which old students of mythology might
painting on their chariots is very superior.
We have seen a good deal worse pictures
in the galleries of art unions. The big
car representing that ancient and won
drous country, India, called the Gar of
Jugernaut," thing OF superstitious wor-
ship, with millions of polished people in
that famous country of opium and silk
and superstition, is a wonderful work OF
enterprise and art. 1t cost seven thousand
dollars, not to mention the animals that
drew it-enough 10 build q church. In
fact, there are little cities sou west" that
dld not cost as much to put up as this
wonderful construction. Go and see it.
Then the very large float representing
commerce, drawn by ten dapple gray.
horses, holding up their plumed heads, as
if proud and conscious of the honor, is a
study. 1t is giIt-carved, and decorated
until "you can't rest" There is among the
figures Britannia and Columbia in an atti-
tude of "friendly relations" surrounded
by Mercury, Ceres and other tabled heather
d%eities; on the top there is a big globe, in
dication of the extent of commerce.
There is fine wagon for the band called
the "Car of Euterpe," which is very fine.
A fine, smiling, cheerful, genial chariot of
the sun. formed another glowing feature Of
the long line of wonders.
The golden dragon chariot, drawn by ten
Jerusalem donkeys and filed with antique
folks en- masque, at which the small boys
were nightly pleased, and the old men
grinned with satisfaction.
Then Egypt, the ancient land of the
Nile, was represented by what is called
'IeieStldl IOIueH tldTlot, IL ioiiSu
smoothly along behind a troop of Shetland
ponies. very nice little animals. On the
side pannels of the concern there are we'll
executed pictures of China. After that,
another vehicle followed with the Egyptian
chimes, a set of twelve peculiar bells that
make music such as Pharoh or SesortriS lis
tened to in the days when the earth was
young.
Besides these special objects that aston
ished everybody, there were in the turnout
over forty-four covered wagons, containing
specimens of all manner of wild beasts,
such as Noah had for company in the ark
aforetime, all in a fine state of health, and
in excellent condition. The procession
was headed by a magnificent band chariot,
elaboratelv carved and gilt, on which was
seated a band of a better class of Musicians
than are often seen with a travelling show.
This is the first instance where such a
display was of such magnitude as to re-
ouire two bands to furnish music necessary
to complete the picture and its attractions.
The procession had hardly reached the
camping ground on the bluff, where can
vass enough had been spread TO shelter two
full regiments of militia, than a great rush
was made for the ticket-ofice. Indeed, the
crowd was clamorous for tickets three hours
before the time announced for the perform
ance to commence.