Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-10-11


in another ring. IL 10 distinctive fea-
ture Of Walter Mains shows, around
which centres no small degree OF the in
tense interest and enjoyment that the
exhibition affords, that there are more
trained animals In evidence than Is usual
ly the case. and that their education has
been brought 10 degree OF perfection
but rarely attained. There is the ccie-
brated boxing rooster, James Corbett":
Lizzie" the clown elephant, the clever
and amusing antics of a baby elephant,
two genuine Shetland ponies. and two
shepherd dogs. n performing goat. and
$4,000 group of imported horses and per-
forming dogs. all OF which go 10 make
up n advertisement as rare as 1t Is re-
fined and interesting. Among the aero
battle epecialtics were TIE tournaments
from the ground and from spring-bo2rds
over the backs Of elephants, camels, ana
horses. with single, double. trick, and
long g-dlstance leaping by an aggregation
OF experts. marvellous mid-slr feats by
Miss Marian. and wonderful acrobatie
originalties by Ali Majour's. an Arab.
who gives n marvellous exhibition OF
tumblins and sword spinning; the famous
Fouhli Troupe of Japanese In their daring
perch acts. and Parscll and AIareno. the
strong men, who appear in cannon-ball
juggling and other severe tcsts or
strength. and the Judges-father and
SON in their noyel and brilliant juggling
feats.
A MARVELLOUS SHOW.
These are but few of the more promi-
nent items on the programme. Ii would
be superiluous % here publish a complete
list. II Is sufficient TO say that the show
is far and away one Of the most extern
sive and impressive ever seen in this
..fs nd hat hn QaA n
comprehend It all at one sitting must
have marvellous powers OF perception. Ii
is Mr. Mains avowod intention TO give
each year 4 slightly better entertainment
than the ono OF the previous season. lie
will meet with difficulty when he under
takes to eclipse this one.
The mcnaseric Is on Il par with the
performance. That Is 10 say, every specl-
men contained therein is an excellent
specimen. II is as large as any OF the
travelling menageries. and the species
are quite as numerous. and every animal
IS kept in superb condition. IL was stated
by Mr. Main that more than two besves
are consumed each day by the cat ami
mails alone, while the elephants. camels.
Zebras. and horses eat several tons of
hay oats and other feed. The cost Of
feeding the animals In tho menagerie
amounts to something ike si00 a day. The
lion cubs, who, being both females. enjoy
the distinction OF proving the rule which
reigns almost Invariably that cubs OF
that ilk are born in pairs. There IL also
baby monkey which Is said 10 be the
first born In this country, and an open
den, the abode of a happy family, which
includes lion, hyena, wolf. dog, and
bear. The slde-shows partake more of
the nature Of a series Of interesting per-
crowd of
which one expects To find, behind those
gigantic tributes to the chatms and natu-
raj beauty of the fat woman. and the
shimmCrlng. glittering attractiveness Of
the mermaid. which one Is accustt med 10
see near the entrance OF the circus The
exhibition includes Iazolle. the snake
|. Charmcr: Mrs. Mcclure. the mind reader;
Freda. the SWORD walker; Gazza. the
strong woman. who challenges any six
men in the audience to force 10 the ground
an ordinary stool which she holds In her
hands. tattoOed man. and a South Afri-
can, who would seem 10 be n connection
OF the wild man of BorneO.
THE MOST WONDERFUL FEATURE.
But the most wonderful feature of all
Is the rooster orchestra. clad I'm full
diess suits, holding n their claws
b dimnutiva instruments. these fuil-iledged
Virtuosos discourse the most i-ughtful
music. There is no deception. gentlemen:
: al you have to DO is TO walk in and
, see-what you viii see.
10 think Of clOsnE a notice Of the
( many attractions az the circus without
/ commenting on the music, would b. an
! just indeed The orchestra which PLAYS
in the biz tent while the performanc, is
going on is made no Of some ;hIriy men.
F all capable musicians. under the direction
P Of Professor f. Mont Long Tho musical
programme Is admirably selected and the
/ descriptive features are brought into the
, haDpicst combination with the perform
auco There is the mad galop for the
lcaping, s0mersaultng. and racing con-
. tests: the merry Quickstop for the
7 equestrian feats. the insinuating waltz
ami other melodies with their rising and
/ falling cadences. for the brilliant feats
( II daring i'm the rins-,op and. in short
continuous chatter Of melody from the
time that the band marches IN at toe
/ head OF the grand procession, which
( opens the show. playing IN this particB-
I la instance Sous,'s Liberty Bell
March"
} As already mentioned, this IS the trst
! visit Of this organization 70 the South,
/ and. IL Is said, that contingent upon the
/ measure Of success that awaits them on
/ this trial trip. other visits VIII b, paid
] "
} ycuily To- be wished. for the organization.
/ though comparatively new. Is already in
the front rank. ana is being vastly i'm
proved each year. Il Is notable fca-
/ turs in connection with this show that
| there f. an entire absence Of the rough
! and tumble element ana the accompany
/ ing rowdyism which So often marks the
arrival IN city OF a circus. Mr.. Main
prides himself on thn very high moral
tone which rules amOns the members
/ of the organization.
IT SPEAKS VOLUMES.
II speaks volumes FOR Mr.. Main. per-
s0nally and for the high state OF per'ec-
! tion 70 which he has brought his men.
that IN face of almost insurmountable
| obstacles, be should have been able -
reach here yesterday. and. within two ami
| a halt hours Of the time his cars were
| slletracked. that such a vast area OF can
! vas should have sprung up more than
Two miles from the depot. and everything
; in spick and span order, ready for the en-
/ tertainmeut. II was characteristic OF tho
man. who has risen % his present position
as sole owner and proprietor OF mann
! moth show by sheer force OF ability
| energy, and ipdOmitable courage. though
the secret Of his almost phenomenal sue
cess may De attributed 10 the close per-
J sOnal attention be gives, even 70 the most
minute details. In this he is most aby
seconded by Mr.. George w. Aiken. gene
raj agent for the shows, a man OF vast
experience. other prominent mC nbers are
MIR. ". Fred. Aymar, who mlnipulates
/ the gigantic equestriOn, and enjoy the
reputation OF being one of the very best
4 in that particular line. Mr.. 4. j. Ford
/ a private detective, who Is said to have Il
! close though not particularly intimate ac-
auaintance with most Of the thugs ana
( pickp0ckots in the States, travels with
! the shows.
Dr. T.. y. Calvin. an experienced veteri-
nary surgeon, IS engaged by Mr. Main,
and the splendid condition OF the animals
speaks louder than words FOR his ability.
Mrs VI. \. Main. mother OF the pro-
prietor. audits all accounts. and Mrs.
Walter l.. Main Ofiiciates as treasurer.
The Main shows will always be well
coined in Richmond, and may hencerortn
/ be accounted among the fayori,es TO
which this city is always loyal and true.
FUNERAL or HOLMES.
Simple Rites In Kings Chapel, Boston,
Eurial at Mt, Auburn.