Morning journal and courier. [volume] (New Haven [Conn.]) 1848-1894, 1894-03-29
ON THE MIDWAY.

GIories OF the worlds Fair Repro
duced-The GFays, Novel show
< Proves q Great Success.
A capital representation in miniature Of
the famous Midway Plaisance was pro-
duced on an elaborate scale by the New
Haven Grays in the armory last evening.
Over 1000 people strolled through the
street and added variety to their lives by
viewing the scenes from every nation. The
armory has been most sttractively decor
ated with flags, streamers and bunting and
under the glare of electric lights presented
. most attractive sight. In the center of
tho Midway the "Ferris wheel" which
rises to the dizzy height of twenty eight
| feet, was one of the csnters of attraction.
celebrated Hindoo jugglers who made such
| q SUCCESS at the worlds fair. They will
appear each evening and will give all their
wonderful tricks, including the Hindoo
basket trick. They are under the charge
of Charles W. Plumb, representing D. W.
Robertson of New York. In front of each
village is an original fakir, and each one of
them tries to out do the others In their de-
| aeription of the great performance which
| ia to be presented in the inside.
On the left "a one enters the armory IL
found the Java village. Last evening q
l most attractive program was presented
under the charge of Paymaster John W.
Lowe and Frederick W. Watterson. In
this village may be found many usefol jap
anese articles.
The Indian village Is another very inter-
estiog spot, where large collection of In
dian relics is to be found. The "Gigsntio
Troop of Grsys" in all their psrsphernalia
and war paint, execute q grotesque war
dance, sun dance, corn dance and bear
dance.
i In the street of Cairo are to be found
the Egyptians in oriental costume, snake
chsrmsrs, dancing girls and fortune tell
ers. The street last night was one of the
most popular places In the Plaisance. Two
genuine Egyptian donkeys are also driven
through the street. Here is to be found
the original Egyptisn horse imported es.
pecially for the Grsys' Midway. During
the evening Dale Armstrong gave his old
time ventriloquial performance, which was
highly successful.
The great beauty show promises to be
the gem of the Midway. Here sre twelve
specimen beauties representing many lands
clad in the appropriate costumes of each.
Upstairs in the rear gallery will be found
most complete and interesting txaibi.
viz, the renowned and interesting Gal,
Wrep," the Ruff Garden of the Midway
Here light refreshments are served
Underneath the rear gallery is found
Old Vienna where the Gray's Spanish
students render each hour several of their
beautiful selections.
Il The "Ssnator from Dahomy" was found
in lis village where he delighted his audi
, / ence by q first class negro minstrel per
, Torrance.
In the Turkish theater continuous per
formsnce was given. An opportunity wal
, also given to purchase Turkish wares
Tnr kish songs aud dances and grsnt
magical sword contest were among tn
| features. A superbly done dancing act IL
the costume of Turkish houri, WAS exc
cated by Thomas G. Pitmau, one of TIT
, / popular clerks al the possofics. It coult
I hardly be excelled.
II In the streets of Cairo this evening Their
IL to be q special program rendered, in
, Guiding an oriental marriage, which viii
be performed with all the pomp of tn
original marriage. Here also will be give1
most excellent stage program, in whiol
l several of our local talent will take part
Patrollipg tho entire show are the sler
ssntinels in tho uniforms of the celebrated
Columbian guard.
The whole midway furnishes the publi
with an excellent opportunity for witness
ing the attractions that was the talk o
. the country during the worlds fair.
i Admission to the armory costs twenty
, five cents and a small sum in addition
charged fer entrance to the vsriou
| booths.
| The armory is open each evening at
: | o'clock and will close at 10 O'Clock. TIL
| show is one of the most unique, interes,
| ing and effective that has ever been seel
/ | in this city and should be attended by all