Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1891-06-24
LAST DAYS OF POlIPEIL.
MAGNIFICENT OUTDOOR DRAMA FOR B0S-
TON.
Spectacular, Athlsto aud Pyraiecaic DisP.ay-Ons
Of the Creates, Achievements Of the Seenle
and Ihtspian Arts.

Boston is promised this year UNIQUE
entertainment which can be enjoyed
without paying the penalties of sitting
within four walls under an oppressive
roof.
A syndicate composed OF well known
BOSTON business men and amusement
managers have arranged 10 produce on
the Pompeiian grounds, Huntington
ave-, nightly, commencing saturday,
July 4.
The syndicate which is TO produce
this new outdoor spectacle has made It's
plans on a large scale, some idea OF the
Vastness of which can be gained from
a brief resume Of the leading incidents
and features connected with the enter
tainment. The POmpeiian grounds on
Huntington avenue are 70 be enclosed,
the stage covering the area OF a city
block is being constructed, also an arti-
fetal lake 23O feet in length, when VIII
float the Pompeiian galleyS.
The vast spectacle will be viewed
from a number of stands with good
seats. the admission to which is placed
AZ so cents: from a grand stand Win
comfortable chairs, accommodating H.
600 persons with a reserved seat cost
ing but 20 cents, and from 50 private
boxes, holding six persons each ana
costing s. for each box.
The Nations holiday, Saturday, July
3, will witness the opening performance
on the Pompeiian grounds OF
PAINS GORGEOUS SPECTACLE,
s.Tbe Last DAYS of P0mpeii." Sp9ctac-
MAR in design, the entertainment
embraces not only the dramatic and
scenic effects of magnificent stage
production. but it includes also
Splendid aquatic display, 4 vast array
of athletic and acrObGtic features,
among which may be mentioned that
thrilling and Soul-Stirring contest
which is centuries has been known as
the grand Roman chariot races. Noted
boxers will be seen in emulation OF RO-
man fstic contests, brothers IN the
athletic world will perform the brother
act.
Bicycle contests, unique and sansa-
tional, are on the programme, hurdle
races. sack races, contests OF skill, en-
durance and tleetnesS OF foot between
men and women, pitted against swift
horses, will also be seen on quarter
mile track.
On the immense stage will take place
fencing bouts, Gr1cO-ROman gladiatorS,
and various sports and games of Is cen
turtles ago.
From a scenic point of view BOStOn'S
latest venture in the amusement line Is
truly grand. On q vast stage will be
given a magnificent and graphic repro
duction OF the ancient city Of Pompeii,
10000 yards of oil painting on wood,
iron and canvas giving the stage set
ting.
Before the gaze of the enraptured
throng will be seen the city Of Pompeii,
before the eruption of VeSuvius, July
d. A. ID. 20. The famous palace Of
King ArbaceS, with all its wealth of
Doric columns, the triumphal arch
through which were dragged the Chris
tian captiveS on their way 10 cOntem-
plated sacrifice: the magnificent temple
Of Isis and Greek Temple of Neptune,
together with POmpeiian villas hidden
among Shrubbery, will be spread before
the spectator.
SO vivid Will be the Illustration of the
beautiful Roman city which lay al the
the spectator may we'll imagine himself
a Pompeiian. Five hundred persons,
correctly cOStumed, Will represent the
manners, life and special feaSts OF the
CLASSIC PEOPLE OF POMPEH,
and the fascinating dances of the flow
err girls and Pompeiian ladies will be ac-
curately given by grand corps de
ballet.
The scene will be that Of the street OF
Pompeii on a fete day. Nydia the blind
flower girl will be seen plying her yocG-
ton, the boys of the city enjoying the
holiday. King ArbecaS, the f0bulOusly
wealthy Egyptian, will be seen leaving
his palace I'm gondola, 20 visit alone, a
beautiful Ncapoiitan with whom he is
enamored.
Populace Of Pompeii will be seen on
the streets clad in historic costumes,
grand procession OF flower girls, priests,
prieSteSses, incense, flame and fan bear
ers, senators, Roman guards and citizens
will be reviewed by King ArbaceS.
Then i'm honor of the reception OF
lone the sports of POmpeii and the grand
ballet performance will commence.
After the days festivities are over the
historic devotiOnS at the shrine Of Isis
will be made; condemned Christians ar
rayed in robes of death Will be faSten-
ed 10 the stake.
At this moment angry NeSuvius,
which towers 100 feet above the stage,
will give signs of eruption; the popu-
lace will fee and the Christians viii eS-
cape TO the boats on the lake; then
comes one Of the thrilling events in this
open air creation.
Accompanied by terrific earthquake,
VesuviuS will belch forth rivers OF
molten lava, the buildings totter and
fall. aud an accurately historical re-
production be given of the destruction
of pOmpeii.