Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1892-05-09
A GREAT PARADE.
The Procession OF Barnum & Bailey's Cir
Gus Through the Streets Today.

The Procession OF Barnum & Bailey's Cir
Gus Through the Streets Today.
The hour for holding the Barnum & Bailey
procession was fixed earlier than usual, but the
street was lined with crowds of spectators none
the less. 1t was gorgeous display that fully
repaid those who attended it. There was an
element of novelty in it, and while some of the
familiar features, such as the steam piano and
the man in the cage with the lions, were on
hand, they were presented in finished style
that gave them renewed attraction. Every
thing was fresh and bright looking, and the
ideas were not only novel in conception,
but positively artistic in their presentation.
The jockeys and equestriennes were handsomely
attired and rode with graceful ease on animals
Of exceptional beauty. The herds of camels
and elephants were objects of interest. Through
the bars OF open cages were seen magnificent
specimens Of lions, tigers, bears and other ami
mails, and in each cage was brilliantly attired
keeper, who sat i'll complete carelessness
of the bad regulations of his companions.
The tableaux from nursery stories were found
pretty and amusing, by the old folks as well as
the little ones. An immense audience witnessed
the performance this afternoon, where a varied
entertainment was given with three rings. two
elevated stages and u racing track. None of
the best elements of the circus, with which
the public is familiar were absent, and many.
new and brilliant features were introduced.
Everything is done on O mammoth scale, and
the audience has at all times an abundance to
choose from. Imre Kiralfys spectacle
OF Columbus and the discovery of
America q most vivid and elaborate picture
OF the trials and achievements of the great
navigator. 1t was delightful piece Of histor-
zeal study, well charming sight for both old
and young. The immensely OF tho sums of money
said to have been spent for costumes and other
accessories is almost incredible until the per-
Torrance has been seen. The coming Of
circus is an event in any city. There is some
thing about it that quickens the blood of every
body, from the legislators to the school chill
dren. Few, people outgrow their fas-
cination for the realms OF sawdust
and canvas, and those who do are unfortunate.
Barnum 4 Baileys present aggregation sur
passes previous efforts to a degree that makes
its coming an event Of exceptional interest in
this line, and one which can be de-
pended on to afford delight to thou
opening OF the performance through all
the various acts Of the long program and until
the close OF the gorgeous spectacle the vast
audience that filled every seat in the mammoth
tent testified its interest by the most careful at
tention and the most emphatic applause.
In the spacious menagerie tents the cages con-
tanning the splendid and varied collection Of
animals and birds were surrounded by eager
throngs, both before the ring performances
commenced and after they had closed. while
the lecture upon the habits of these captives of
the forests was listened to with interest 1t
seemed as if the whole city had turned out, 80
great was the crowd, determined to witness the
hrst performance of this great show and the
capacity of the mammoth tents was severely
tested. There will undoubtedly be the same
crowd tonight and at the two performances to-
morrow.