The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1881-10-18

To exhibit in Dallas on the 22d of October.
The Grand Rapids, Michigan, Democrat, Of
July 18th, has this to say Of it: "The Bar
mum and consolidated London shows gave
three performances in this city yesterday on
the Phoenix grounds, West Side. The at
tendance at each ofthe three performances
was large, though largest in the evening.
Good judges put the total Mt 10000 The
enterprise is a stupendous one, and is en-
phatically deserving of patronage. There
are some GOO attaches and 800 horses, which
is by far the largest circus combination on
elIth. Whole seas of canvas are used to
lelter the menagere circus proper, etc,
The performances are given IN two rings
simultaneously. Between the two rings
I lore is quite space which is used for the
dilcrent specialit,s trapcze, rings, athletic
sports, etc. Most people thought the per-
iormances too numerous.
On one side, about midway between the
two rings, is located the reserved seats for
members of the press. This is something
entirely new with the Barnum shows and
! furnished with folding chairs and in good
view of the two rings. Mr.. d. $. Thomas,
! the experienced and competent local press
agent has reserved this space especially for
his friends and the newspaper fraternity
| The exhibitions are conducted with en-
terprise, anG each act goes with spirit
and abandon that puts the audiei C, in the
best of humors. The whole thing from the
eating department up, is manipulated in a
business-like manner.
The programme is u lengthy one, but
there are no tedious waits" Every posi-
BILE appliance is in readiness beforehand, and
it is remarkable how speedily the appliance.
required by the performers are erected oil
placed into position.
The performance commences with grand
cayalcade of horses, elephants, camels, etc
In this procession around the tent appears
the world-iamous baby elephant, giant
horse, giant OK, etc. Other curiosities, such
as General Tom Thumb and lady, Chang
the Chinese giant, also appear in this dis
play. Among the many features that are
deserving Of mention Is the leaping o.
Messrs, f. A. Gardner and w. II Bachelor
They both perform the feat of turning q
double somersault over seven elephants
very clever piece of tumbling. Miss Louis,
| Boshell's Mrs. Frank Melville) slack wir,
act is marvellous and very sensational. Mis-
| Maggie Clare gave very fine exhibition OF
the flying rings. Miss May Antonio's slacl
wire juggling act was wonderful indeed
and well executed.
The performance of Nine Elsie Dockrill
the eqestrienne, is q remarkable bit of bare.
back riding. Miss Emma Lake, in her
menage act, rode with grace and finish sci
dom witnessed in a side saddle. The bare
back riding of Mr.. Frank Melville was very
fine. The elephants executed maneuvre,
that surprised all, and are great feature
The numerous other acts are good of tn ell
kind. The trape2e, bar and speciality act,
are about as good, If not better, than evel
before seen in this city Taking the Bar
num- Bailey Hutchinson consolidation al
together, it is the finest circus that has eyel
exhibited in this city. The menagcrie /,
extensive and composed of nothing but tn,
rarest of animals. The executive depart
ment shows fine corps Inexperienced men
and everything else accordingly