Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1884-07-09

and one whose reputation is so firmly
established as to be known in every land
under the sun as just what we say it is,
the very best.
The Sells show in point of magnitude
and equipment, cannot be so described in
these columns as to leave right impress.
sion of its immensely and its excellence.
We Gull the following extract to show
what the Burlington Hawkeye of May
%, thinks of it:
THE PERFORMANCE. Sells Brothers
stand high in the estimation of the
amusement public and bear the enyiable
reputation of fulfilling every promise
and exhibiting every curiosity ADVERTISED,
an example worthy of emulation by all
circus managers, some of whom do not
deign to defraud the public by the gross
est impositions. During the past few
years the Sells Brothers have enlarged
their show to magnificent proportions,
introducing every point of excellence
that long managerial experience could
suggest, until it has come to be recoe-
nized by discriminating public as a
standard exhibition meriting a generous
patronage.
"Seyeral thousand people assembled
within the pavilion yesterday afternoon,
who were unanimous in their expressions
of a complimentary nature. As usual,
the initial feature was the "grand entree,"
followed with comic song, and chorus,
by Ed Neary. Professor Whites per-
forming dogs astonished the audience by
their exhibition, and their seeming in
telligence and comprehension of the
commands of their master The Remali
and Leslie brothers in their brother acts,
gained the applause of the assemblage.
The head balancing feat of the latter
requires special reference, as it has not
been witnessed here previously Frank
Gardner the noted rider, gave daring
exhibition of his proficiency as an eques-
trian. and was followed by the Purvis
sisters in a slack wire and globe act that
gave evidence of dexterity and ability.
Donaldson brothers, the contortionists,
gave pronounced satisfaction. Mile.
Adelaide Cordona, an artistic equestrian
ne of nationa! reputation, gave thrill.
ing exhibition OF bareback riding, and
also with James Stow performed a four
horse act that was excellent. Miss Mag.
gle Claire, handsome, vivacious lady
with pleasing face, who is an aerial
artist O. pronounced excellence, won APP
plause in her trapeze performance. None
the less meritorious was the bicycle rid
ing of the Stirk family and the horizon
tai bar act of the Cordellas. James
Robinson, who is considered the champion
bareback rider and stands at the head of
his profession and has been seen 80 fire.
quently in Burlington, was greeted with
enthusiasm. Among other features was
the introduction of two educated donkeys
and tumbing by the company, which
includes Miss Pauline Lee, William Cor
man and Don Jerenimo Bell
Space orbids further particularization,
suffice 10 say the performance is of stand.
ard excellence throughout. The costumes
and trappings are new and costly, the
exhibition moves with CELEBRITY, contains
nothing inimical to refinement and main
tains the unfagging interest OF the spec
tators. Several years ago The Hawkeye
commended Sells Bros circus as one of
unequded merit, and it is gratifying to
note new that the highest standard of
excellence has been reached"