The Morristown gazette. [volume] (Morristown, Tenn.) 1867-1920, 1875-10-13
John RObinsOn's Big Show the
2Sth of October.


On the 28th the grand menagerie
and great moral circus of the well
known veteran, Old John Robinson,
will spread its acres of canvas in
Morristown and give one exhibitions.
Mr.. Robinson's s vast concern, in which
he has invested nearly a million of
dollars, far exceeds any show in the
world In its many attractions, and
should not be confounded with 9TH
er shows of an inferior character
whose merits exist only in the bonn
bast of untruthful advertisements.
Mr.. Robinson's great show will not
be here till the 28th. and we clip
from the Louisville COlTier-JoavnaL
the following editorial comments
that fully endorse it as the best show
now on the road. Last Tuesdays
edition Sept. 28th) says:
SAT night every available seat
was taken. and the canvas bounds
were taxed to contain the multitude.
The entertainment was altogether
of a very superior order. The me-
nagerie, besides being well stocked
with the staple animal curiosities,
contains in addition a rhinoceros. n
giraffe. an ostrich, the largest eland
on the continent, half dozen eie-
plants, and as many camels, and
two sea lions that form the connect
ing link in the chain of development
between the fish and the beast. But
To recount them all would be too Sc
we're tax upon our space.
"When Old John Robinson spreads
his tent in place, his visitors are
apt to hasten through the menagerie
department in order to gain eligible
seats. whence a good view Of the
ring performances can be obtained,
knowing that he brings the best cir
cus of any Snowman on the road
And in the present instance the peo-
pie of Louisville will not be dis&p-
pointed. as those who witnessed the
performance yesterday viii freely
attest. Fi-s5ta,- and the Apollo of the
arena, par excellence, was Robert
Stickney, who lead the leapers in
their act, who, after some preliminary
aerial eVolutions, threw a double
sOmersault over twenty-five horses.
He afterwards gave an exhibition of
his superb horsemanship in riding
and driving four horses at once, and
afterwards accomplishing some mar
velous bareback achievements. FL
ninO Eddy, the rOpe-walker, made
quite hit. His backward move
ment on the rope. alighting erect up-
on his feet, was an extraordinary
feat, and deserved the applause it
received. Very daring trapezists
are Messrs. Whitney and Davenport.
The blood almost curdles in the
spectator. If the newspapers do not
have to record the death of both
some fine morning it will be a won
der.
Romeo Sebastian proves himself Is
capable equestrian, while Miss Tour
nor does some Juggling on horseback,
and some trapeze swinging that en-
titles her to the rank of star per-
former. Miss Rosalind Stickney is
q very graceful horsewoman, making,
among other things. a leap through
a very small hoop. Miss Emma
Lake and her trained horses form an
interesting incident of the pro-
gramme. She also rides over hur-
dies in very dashing manner, lift
ing her horse with consummate skill.
The performance must, however, be
seen to he properly appreciated.
The programme is too lengthy to be
detailed, with the complimentary
mention appropriate. That all is en-
joyable will be evident when it is
known that Lowlow is the clown, and
a very prince Of the motley he is.
"One thing is especially notable
about the exhibition, and that is the
handsome dressing Of the perform
ers, and the elaborate housing Of the
horses. The costumes are all bright,
new and tasteful. Altogether. Mr.
Robinson starts South with a show
fir@'-class in every particular, and one
which rival establishments may we'll
dread. against which their flaming
nill-stands must pale their Intellectual
coloring."