Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1883-07-27
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Yesterday forenoon and evening John r
DORIS Great Inter-Ocean Circus exhibited in
'nis city. Although it was not by any means
the biggest show on earth" vet il va. one q,
best that ever appeared in Augusta, and gave
excellent satisfaction all round. As u.ua,
on circus day. large number of visitors from
out OF town were in the city and the street.
were alive with people during the procession
The country population. however. were not
out In force, as haying detained them at home.
The show arrived early in the morning and
was transported by train of forty cars.
The street procession. though not as long
as we have seen. was first-class in every
other respect. All the apparel and
equipments looked bright and clean. The
parade was headed by a triumphal chariot
drawn by eight magnificent horses and con.
tanning band playing sweet music. Follow
ing came lazy driving two milk white horses
boy Enthusiastically dressed rode jackass, in
standing position. This interested the bows
very much Three elephants stalked along
after their usual pondrous fashion On the hack
OF one rested howdah of crimson velvet
containing lady. band of several
horseback riders, mounted on elegantly ca
prisoned horses and led by two ladies. made
pretty spectacle as they rode along
Numerous cages of wild animals, among
which were lions, tigers, hyenas, etc, were
interpreted at intervals, many of the cages
oelng open to the gaze of the sight-seers.
Several of the cages were mounted BY figure,
arrayed in grotesque manner, and wear
ing masks of many ludicrous patterns.
band of negro singers mounted on car sang
their wild and peculiar melodies. A fine
toned steam caiiope brought up the rear and
shrieked out popular tunes The parade
was about half an hour in passing given
point and was about quarter of mile in
length.
On the occasion Of the afternoon perform
ance the tent was well filled by an apprecia-
tive audience and very excellent perform
ance was given. most pleasing feature to
all present was that of having but one ring
and the lookers-on were much better satisfied
then they would have been had there been
three rings to gaze at, which is at once weari-
some and unsatisfactory. Excellent music
was furnished by the Inter Ocean ROYAL Mill.
tary Band. Almost every feature of the per-
Torrance was worthy of commendat; on
Great enthusiasm was aroused by the daring
bare backing riding of Willie Showles, the
champion of America. although but 81 years
of age. One of his greatest feats was jump
ing on his horse while going at full speed,
without touching the animal with his hands.
The acrobatic features were of a high order
of excellence. the Srigrst brothers in partic-
ular giving an excellent performance. Mil
lie Tournour, well called the AERIAL queen,
gave very daring and graceful balancing
act on the trapeze. Prof Wingfed
exhibited some finely trained dog, and
Saturna, the japanese juggler, appeared
in balancing feats. The clowns amused that
portion of the audience which delight in such
gags. Mile Christine was introduced and
sang very sweetly ''The Whippoorwill's
Song" the two voices, one soprano and
the other contraltO, blending charmingv
She also waltzed with apparent ease.
The tight rope performance given by Zazel
was very gracefully done and she was shot
from a cannon without any injury. The ex-
hibiton of animals and birds, although not
an extensive one was first class and very in
teresting. four weeks old cub tiger was
very cunning and was taken from the cage
and petted by the audience like kitten.
The side shows were of an interesting char
acter and contained many curiosities, one of
which was a lady snake charmer who handled
serpents with apparent pleasure.
Last evenings exhibition was similar to
that of the afternoon and was much more
ENJOYABLE to the audience. The heat of the
afternoon was escaped and the performers
and their equipments appeared much better
by gaslight.
Mr.. Geo II. Hines, Mr.. Doris press
agent is a gentlemen in every particular and
we are indebted to him for favors rendered.
Miss Ella Stokes, the daring and graceful
bare back rider of the circus, was presented
by her many warm friends connected with
the company, with a large number of rich
and costly presents, yesterday. on the occa-
sion of her birthday. Miss Stokes has been
engaged with Mr. Doris the past two seasons
and has made many friends, becoming the
favorite of the company. She is very
bright and intelligent lady and highly edu-
Gated