The daily gazette., 1879-10-15
BARN UMS ARRIVAL.
CROWDS OF pEorms IN TOWN TO SEE
THE STREET PARADE.


There was an usually large market,
this morning., many ofthe farmers taking
advantage of the expected arrival of Bar
NUNS greatest show on earth to come III
and see the grand street parade, and DIS
pose of their produce as well. In addi-
tion, the roads coming into the city were
lined with vehicles containing persons
coming In for no other purpose than TO
see the circus, while the morning trains
ON the various railroads contained al un-
usual compliment of passengers, all in-
tent OH one object, TO see the circus.
Before 9 o'clock Market street was
crowded with people, and many more
were on their way for this central point
ofobservation when the circus procession
started up Market street. AS the long
line Of painted wagons drew in sight tn,
children grew wild with joy, and the
grown up people, also looked on with ev-
ident pleasure. Besides the magnificent
band chaIiots, and the gaily paint wag-
Ons conveying the wild animals, the pro-
cession comprised number of beautiful
stallions, elegant little ponies, two cam-
els, five monster elephants, and two
steam csliopes. The horses were fre h
aud spirited, and their beautiful appear
ance excited general admiration.
Two pt trformances will be given in
this city, to-day, the first commencing at
2 O'Clock in the afternoon, and the other
at 7:30 o'clock in the evening. One price
of admission admits the tcket-holder to
the entire show, which includes grand
museum o. natural curiosities, as we'll rs
the best circus performance in the world
L Dooeinn nj, f1,o fret t,avilinn ha
visitors eyes is greeted with many
strange curiosilies, principal amongst
which is Captain Costehtenus, the tat
tooed Greek nobleman.
An oriental parade-in which ele
plants, camels and horses, with rider.
equipped in gorgeous paraphernall'
form the feature-opens the programme
MIR. Carl Antony introduces his roya
stations, Mamaluke and Pasha, In tliei
remarkable feats, and later his six roya
Russian stallions. Mr.. Vim. ODal'
Stevens does some excellent balancin,
with his globes and tables. Madam
Dockrill, the greatest living baIe-bacl
rider, is in two acts: one in which sh
jumps over barrier ties, through bal
looms and other perilous objects, in tn
most graceful fashion, and the other il
which she rides four horses-sometl,in
never attempted by any lady before
Miss Emma Lake, in her splendid man
ege act, is very graceful and refined
Miss Kate Stokes, another very accom-
plished lady rider, does a very fine bare
back act, and Signor Marcellus, prin
cipal equestrian act. The HerbeI
Brothers prove themselves trio of a
accomplished and daring acrobats a
ever trod the arena. In fact, most c
their feats are entirely new, and ar
performed SO quietly and gracefully tha
no seeming danger turks in their move
ments. A very fine act of horseman
ship, by Signor Sebastian and his lit
, son, also evokes much admiration, an
,, a host of tumblers and leapers furnis
any quantity of amusement, princlp;
amongst whom is Mr.. John Batcheldol
, who turns a double-somersault over th
backs of six elephants.
The exhibition this evening will CON
mence at the usual hour. Tickets an
reserved seats can be purchased at Haw
kins' cigar store, Seventh and Marke
streets. This will afford all who desiI
to avoid the crowd which surrounds th
ticket wagon, at the show grounds, a
opportunity of so doing, and at til
same time secure an early admiss!o
, and good seat. From here the sho
goes to Chester, Pa, and thence
Trenton N. j.