The New York herald., 1876-11-06
AMUSEM ENTS.
nARNuM,s GREAT SHOW.

Thorc are fcw people who have not visited Glmorea
Concert Garden sncs' its transformation into circus
and mcnagcrle who can imagine the vast alterations
which have been made this immense building. II
is divided into proper and indeed IL
may fairly be said to consist OF two shows instead Of
There Is little danger OF any person firing, 50
tho curiosiiics aud objects Of interest
witnesses every sicc. Rare animals of every
Species curious sh from the waters Of tropical climes
and birds OF rich and varied plumagc meet the
matter where 1t turns, in tho department devoted to
the menagcric The claim that It is hc greatest show
EARTH seems to BIO well sustained and Mr.. Barnum
must have devoted most earnest and assiduous
attention to procuring collection Of curioslties
innate and inanimate which ho has gathered together
Trained elephants, tamc hippopotamus, frolicsome
monkeys educated seals and the happy family OF cats,
dogs, monkeys and birds divide the attention OF vis
tors lions eopards tigers panher the rhinoco-
and other wild animals. some Of which tho only
specimens which have before been brought 10 this
country or have ever been on exhibition in any show
In the world. The circus. which Is prominent feature
OF the HippoSrome, is really worth tho admission
alone. Some OF the best performers In the business
Captain Cosentenus the Greek Albanian who tat
toocd from head to foot in Chinese Tartary, 10
one OF the most wonderful of the many remarkable
curiosties the show. The Carlo family, old favor
ties 10 this city. are here and sustain their old time
George Clarke and Rolland-are exceeding funny. Miss
Jeannetto Watson, fearless rider is we'll supported
by Mr. Charles Fish. the champion bareback rider Of
the world and Martinho Lowande tho great Brazilian
four-horse rider. All the arrangements connected
with Tue great show admirably carried out for the
benefit OF the public, who far have III f0noed the
place, and much credit due Colonel Dan B. Hop.
kins and assistants for their attention In looking after
the convenience OF families and the little ones who
joy the sights immensely. number OF new stars are
engaged aud will shortly appear, among whom may be
named Nine. De Bergh. the famous equestrenne;
James Cook, the noted riders Romeo Sebastian, per-
haps the best known horscman In the world; James
Messenger, the cannon ball man; Nine. Larssellc and
others OF somewhat lesser reputation. MT. Barnum
has completed arrangements for the publication az the
great menagere, Glmores Garden OF the election re-
turns at the earliest possible moment on the evening
OF the clestion.
GRAND OPERA HoUsE-sUNDAY CONCERT.
A very Interesting concert was given at the Crane
Opera House last night under she direction Of Mr. p.
S Gilmore. Tho directors renowned military band
sixty-nvc in number played the 'scmiramidc'' over
ture, the last movement OF Bcethoven's Fifth Sym
phony," the civilian Tell" overture .'Rhapsodh
Hcngrose,n No. g Lszt and ssMarche aux Fiam
beaux, No l. Mcycrbcer. Tho band is attractiv,
than over finish Of execution. spirit and expresso,
marking the performance OF each work. Mr. Gi.
more's earnest cndcavor to give TO tho metropolis
military band worthy Of II has not boon in vain. Ih
overture to civilian Te was magni1ccntly played
but we cannot commend the Judgment that suggeste.
the employment Of stage thunder and lightning Il
enhance the effect of tho storm music Rossin'
requires such nonsensical appliances for his music
OF the solosts, young pianist named Hermann
Reitzcl made the most marked impression. He played
Iszt's sRigoletto' fantasia aud 'Recollections oi
Home" by = b Mills. He showed OF tho features
of the usual youthful prodigy, but many posi-
tive artistic excellence The boys technique and
phrasing clear and distinct and his touch reflects
that Of his excellent teacher, Mills with wonderful
fidelity. He Is sure 10 make mark In tho musical
world with tho very remarkable talcnt no posscss,a
The other sooisis were Miss Lillian B. Norton, Mr.
Sohst u. Ferdinand Carri, Mr. Arbuckle and Mr.
Lcfebrc The audience very large and encorei
numerous With such band Mr.. Gilmore Is
likely to crowd tho Grand Opera House cvery SUNDAY
evening.