The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1892-08-17
rHE BAND or ROosTERs.
Secretary Tyler, Of the EXPOSITION. Tells Of
the Novelty.

Much Imagination has been INDUCED in
| Of late over the appearance at the Exposi-
ton in October Of band Of musicians COM
nosed Of real live ROSTERS. The inquiries
coming 20 tho secretary regarding this at
traction are too numerous for him TO answer
by letter. so he has asked Tux Times to tell
| the story.
About the last Of February. 1891, there ar
rived IN America from Paris an amusing
enterprise. which has since that time been
creating a sensation ia the principal cities
OF the United States. IL Is nothing more
than an orchestra composed OF real live
ROSTERS. Of the kind thar make sleep i'm
possible about sunrise They first made
their appearance in Paris, travelled over
Europe and added considerably 20 the al
ready wide reputation Of their owner. Alt
lai
This is not Allilals first great achieve
ment as a Snowman. He has been before
the public for years as a. originator OF
novelties. and at one time lent his wonder
ful ingenuity and energy in tho prepare
ton OF the great spectacular productions
OF the famous Kiralty. But ia the Rooster
orchestra Allilal has surpassed himself.
Any one who has had anything 20 DO With
the trslnlng Of birds or animals will b ave
some idea OF the task he had before him
when he undertook 10 educate ten ROSTERS
sufficiently 10 appear before an audience as
musicians and thts mas been accomplished
with remarkable success. That tbs enter
tainment has become popular Is evil
denced By the fact that tho
orchestra has been ID deman u
bV snoWmen IN all parts of the United
States. and has drawn crowds wherever
II has appeared To bring II 10 Rich
mond necessitates considerable expense. A
description Of the performance as given IN
Cincinnati SHOWS what al interesting little
company Of ROSTERS they are.
Up rolled tie curtain, and there sure
enough Ia plain view stood rural orchestra
comp sed of ROSTERS There was mo-
mens OF silence. Eight ro0s,srs stood at
tired ia tull evening dress with instruments.
including U0lins. bass VOL. Gym balls. cornet
and trombone, ready 10 strike up at given
signal from the leader.
The leader stood IN the center before his
music-stand. his baton lifted and he looked
around over the audience and then sur
yeyed bis company OF musicians with an in
describable air OF pride Suddenly be- threw
back ms head aud crowed loud and
clear. The immense audience shouted
with laughter. In front OF the orchestra
be ram b!ed about IN business-like way.
which tho lecturer explained by introducing
him as tho business manager. The
superintendent. a small pertlnzclous ban
tam rooster. strutted about also in trout OF
the musicians and occasionally crowed.
After Professor Stanley had introduced
the various members OF the orchestra.
which included Thomas Gilmore and Paga-
mini. the leader gave signal and tho Or
ohestra guided Oy some concealed power
struck up popular air aud played It
through with perfect harmony. There
WAS no discOrd ia the high
treble of the violin. the tenor OF the cornet
the deep tone Of the bass viol, the thunder
OF the drum, the crash Of the cymbals. even
the Growing OF the ROSTERS. who seemed SO
proud OF their musical Accomplishments that
they could not help continually ooek-a-
doodiing about il. seemed to harmonize with
tho music.