The Jackson standard. [volume] (Jackson C.H., Ohio) 1847-1888, 1877-09-06
Van Amburgh & Co.'S Show.

. 1t seems quite evident that the har,
times have had little effect in lessenin
the energy of the proprietors Of tn
Great Van Amburgh Mensgerie and Cir
Gus. who very conspicuously announce il
this weeks issue of the Standard their in
tention of exhibiting in Jackson or
Thursday. September 9th. All winter
painters, carpenters. blacksmiths and
various other mechanics have been EN-
ployed in remodelling and embeliishing
the chariots. cages. dens. wagons etc, of
this great show, and we doubt il there
will be concern in the country this sea-
on that can turn out as many or as hand
some equipages.
The chariots and cages are all painted
deep red. with handsome Biblical paint
ings upon each side from Dore's famous
collection and in the street parade.
which will occur between the hours Of
ten and eleven a. m daily, each vehicle
is shown in its most gorgeous splendor,
by being drawn by four Paily capari-on
ed horses. with handsome harness, gaudy
plumes and floating banners ofevery ma
tion. The drivers are uniformed; and
from the tact that all are men who have
been with this company for years, make
il evident that they are sober, upright
and gentlemanly. In the procession the
performers are all required to appear up
on horseback, each one of whom is attir-
ed in a suit of armor, manufactured ex-
pressly for this company in Paris. The
material is very costly, and great care
must be taken in their use in cloudy or
stormy weather, as well as on hot sun
shining days. All animals sufficiently
domesticaLed, such as elephants, camels.
lions. zebras. mules and ponies. also take
an active part in the free street parade,
every one Of which is under the watch
Iul eye of an experienced attendant,
dressed in the style peculiar 10 the coun-
try from which the animals are captur-
ed.
New tents have been procured for this
season. SO that in wet weather the vast
audiences who usually patronize this
show will be completely free from the
outside moisture. We mention this
TACT because it requires a small fortune TO
purchase tents, which is only the one
hundredth part of an ordinary show, and
convinces US that the management en-
deavor to do all in their power for the
welfare and comfort OF their patrons)
New reserved seats, similar to an or
chestra chair used in the theatres OF our
large cities. have been added to the other
conveniences and attractions OF the show
and for a slightly additional charge. per-
sons escorting ladies or in the charge OF
can attend these entertain
ments with as much safety and comfort as
# they were given in hall.
The tents are lighted upon an improv-
ed plan, from six different lights of in
Vulnerable jets. and during the evening
performance in the arena. we are told
that the glistening of the performers
>pangles outnumber the colors of the
rainbow.
The various animals of the menagerie
are rare and curious. and
comprise a living specimen of almost
every species captured. And. we believe,
they have number of peculiar beasts.
not found in any other travelling exbibi
ton. From time TO time during the past
winter we have given our reader de
-criptiOn o a number OF Van Amburgh's
rare animals, and we consider their hab
IT'S too fresh to need arepetition. Suffice
t to say they are all in splendid condi-
ton. aud show the good care that have
been taken of fthem. Some of them have
grown Prodi1iously. particularly the two
horned rhinoceros. the kangaroo, the
hog the young elephant.
and the little lions. Several additions
have been made to the list, particularly
among which is the little white
camel Ii will be on exhibition with the
other animals on the 9th.