Smyrna times., 1878-01-16
A Bulls Fight With a Lion.
EXCITING SUNDAY ENTERTAINMENT IN THE
CAPITAL OF PERU.

A correspondent of the San Francisco
Chronicle, writing from Lima, Peru, gives
the following graphic accounts of the man.
ner in which the South Americans spend
Sunday:
On beautiful Sunday morning recently
l saw the announcement conspicuously
posted in the public square Of Lima that
grand bull fight would take place that day
at the Plaza de Acho. Securing a carriage,
was speedily driven to the plaza, which l
found densely crowded motley assemblage
of humanity, embracing almost all nation
alities. On the way l passed numerous
splendid private carriages occupied by
richly dressed ladies and gentlemen, chat
ting merrily and eagerly anticipating the
enjoyment which the bull fight promised
Obtaining ticket, | entered the enclosure
and viewed the building and its surround
ings. 1t is evidently very old having been
built during the.Spanish occupancy of Peru
and presents much the appearance of a
Spanish fortress. A strong guard ofsoldiers
lined the passageways to preserve order.
The walks around the building were lined
with negro booths for the sale of refresh
ments, tended by stalwart sons and daugh.
tiers of Africa, who did thriving trade
with the younger portion of the visitors
The negroes of this city are excellent
cooks, and furnish the wealthiest families
with the greater part of their pastry, Peru
Wan housewives not caring to prepare such
dishes in their own houses.
As my ticket entitled me to a seat in
one Of the balconies, | made my way t.
that portion of the house, and had hardly
been seated when | heard my name pro
nounced in a soft, feminine voice in one o
the adjacent boxes. Turning my head il
that direction was greeted by the smiling
face of young Peruvian lady to whom
had recently been introduced, and VIII,
was the daughter of one of the leading
families of the city. Quickly making m
way to her side, l was courteously invite,
by the fair senorta, her mother, and siste
to share their box during the entanment
Nothing could have pleased me better
The building was thronged, the Presiden
of the Republic and his family were ez
pected to grace the occasion, and the er
thusiastic assemblage were patiently avail
ing their coming for the entertainment t
commence. Suddenly the band struck u
the Peruvian national hymn, and tn
President, accompanied by his wife an
son, made his appearance. The signal fc
the commencement of the performance wa
now given, and mounted picadores, thei
horses splendidly caparisoned, entered til
arena. These horses are fine specimen
and are carefully trained for their DANCE
! Gus profession, many of them having serve
! some fifteen or sixteen years. The duti
. of the picadores are to worry and ammo
= the bull, thereby making him more fer
: cious. At one side of the arena is a ga
through which the bull enters.
At given signal the gate opened, al
with terrific roar the animal sprang in
E, the circle. Now all was excitement. II
people held their breath and gazed spe
Te bound at the combatants. The bull W
gayly decorated with scarfs Of various hu,
and on his head was fastened a beautil
bouquet of flowers. When the amin
entered the arena he suddenly stoppe
His pause, however, was of short du
N ton, for perceiying the mounted horsemt
Iv he furiously dashed at them. But t
ed horses are so we'll trained that his effo
- were entirely futile, as when the enrag
animal almost reached them, and
spectators held their breath expecting to
ss the noble animals gored by the bull, II
suddenly and quickly wheeled to one 81
thereby escaping the attack. 1t frequen
- happens that the bull, meeting no res
ancc in his headlong speed, stumbles q
. falls forward, breaking his legs, when h'
=, Immediately despatched.
II Another signal was now given, and
hu picadores were ordered to annoy
!. animal. This was done by shaking
cloth before him. The red cloth m
him furious, and he dashed first at one
then at another of the horsemen, unit
OF last, exhausted with his vain efforts,
paused, glaring wildly around. The he
men retired and several picadores on
'ck 'ck entered the arena, dressed in differ
a-N -1--.,1 .o.4,,,ac and all wearing n