Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1879-06-25
Raruum,s Greatest Show on Earth.

This establishment. by far exceeding in 8
vastness, variety and attractiveness any
exhibition heretofore given by the great =
Snowman, will exhibit here on Saturday /
July 9TH.
The New York Clipper. an authority
in all that concerns the show business,
speaks as follows: |!
"Spring. time. among its perennial pleas
ures, is the harbinger of the circus ana
menngerie, prolific with keen enjoyment
to the rising generation, and not totally
devoid thereof TO those passing down tne
tecliyitv of life, who, under the plausible
excuse of amusing the children. find an
opportunity of re-enjoying the pleasures
OF their adolescent days. At eight O'Clock
the performances were given in presence
of large audience, every seat being occu-
pied. and all the available standing room
lcrowded. After professional pageant
and Oriental entry, which riveted attention,
the costumes being magnificent. the living |
uriosities-consisting of Captain Costen-
tenuS the tattooed Greek; Captain Goshen,
The Palestine giant; and Minnie Keller,
ldwarf-were introduced. Carl Antony
directed the trained stations Mameluke
and Pasha through varied difficult evolu-
/ ,ions, William O'Dale Stevens. upon an
: elevated platform did some excellent Jug
Cling feats with three large globes and
long table. Sgnora Marcellus. who pos
sesses both beauty of face and figure, rode
S principal act, which was characterized
] by grace and daring. James Holloway,
n AN excellent clown, during the ladys
intervals of rest. kept the audience in the
best possible humor by his jokes and
comicalities. A couple of ponies did some
;. feats of leaping balancing on see saw and
q jumping. their movements being directed
. by james Cooke, ringmaster. Miss Katie
q Stokes, we'll known and popular rider,
elected deserved applause for numerous
IS feats while coursing the arena upon
II barrbacked steed. AT intervals Charles
g. Seeey as clown successfully displayed his
VI humorous abilities. Carl Antony reap.
0f reared and controlled the movements OF
ID six Russian stations in q series OF mar
10 yelous tricks; Miss Linda Jeal rode
= hurdle act with deal of dash and fearless
x ness, winding up by leaping with her
le horse through large iron hoops covered
with some inhammable substance well
ID ablaze; Malakoff. under the guidance oil
a. his trainer, Carl Antony. did some remark
p able feats of leaping, clearing high hnr
dies, and vaulting over the backs OF
an number of horses placed together. The
ks three Herbert brothers gave series o.
excellent acrobalic feats; Nine. Dockril
rode a sensational act styled The Sprit'
eli of the Rainbow, displaying her we'll known
le skill, and leaping over banners. carriers
and through balloons. Will IL. Stow
IN officiated AS clown, and kept up brillian
- fusilade of witty and humorous sayings
' he has an excellent presence ana III
y manners arc genial and taking. In
Miaco brothers, in the garb OF clowns
.lv gave diverting act. which was AIS
-, noticeable for the excellence oi tn
-"' ncrobatic feats introduced. Miss Emm
Lake in menage act fully confirmed tn
Ike good opinion we expressed OF her wne'
She performed in this city last fall. Sh
Il. is AN artist, and displays much grace an
~ skill in managing her thoroughbred morse
lef A friendly contest for the supremacy !
acrobatic and lumbling feats by all II
yell male members of the company aroused
oes GOOD deal of enthusiasm. Nine. Dockri
49,, re-appeared, and in a four horse act .qulcl
'o' " convinced the spectators that she nj
op, no superior in the arena. She created
ler- deal of excitement, which found vent IN
burst of tumultuous applause, and Whl'
h,o did not wholly cease until she had T.
,'0 appeared several times after her first exl
the The Egyptian jugglers gave varied tea
in their skillful manner, fully sust"inii
re- their high reputation. Slgnor Sebaslh'
tho an old time equestrian, did bareba
~ act showing that he has lost none OF
iue- customary dash and skill. Carl An'ol
Two introduced the stud of black IraRe
err a stations which last season proved such
v.s potent attraction with Ibis circus, IL
WIS their movements and high instinct were
nus source of much pleasure. feats OIL ioi
bout vaulting by the male members OF
ong troupe, led by John Batcheller, VINO tul
.ors ed a double-somersault over nu nber
49,. elephants, concluded the entertainment
ien' the arena. The museum OF curiosit
and the menagerie, ranged along the 81!
ling of he building, were open for inspecIi
,rm during the succeeding half-hour, WI
lac, many of the animals were led.
'''e' Bnrnum has an excellent show this seas
and it may be pronounced superior TO
and others under bis infringement for So
arms. wears past. P. T Brnum is sole PROF
,,,oo etor. and G. f. Bailey is general ma
- ger" 80 !,
Is. The grand procession will occur d
pairs at @ A. NJ. None should fail to see
CON- Those who desire to avoid the rush at
ticket wagon on the ground should
chase their tickets and reserved seat
cine. Phnney's bookstore where they may
, old had on the day of exhibition at the u
whole small advance. Mr.. Barnum will
lding present anu address 'ne "u0'ou0o'
A merchant down town sells more Of Dr. r., !
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