Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-05-08
CROWDS AT THE CIRCUS.
The Big Tent Thronged With the Old
and Young at Every Performances

ana houng Mt Every Performance.
Judging from the street cars and the
steady streams of pedestrians, IL seemed
as though all Washington intended TO rem
devious at the greatest show on earth last
evering. Electric cars, cable cars horse
cars herdics and vehicles Of every descrip-
ton were pressed into service to transport
humanity Of every color, size, age and of
both sexes to the circus. At the afternoon
performance the entire membership of the
Chinese legation was present.
Although every seat was occupied at the
first performance, that state Of affairs was
rot circumstance to the immense crowd
at night. As the spectators were departing
from the afternoon exhibition others were
crowding about the ticket wagon in order
to secure tickets early for the evening
Before O'Clock the sale was discontinued.
as not another person could be accommo-
dated Within. which clearly proves that the
marvellous attraction OF the canvas-inclosed
exhibition is surely not on the wane The
elephants, camels, sacred cattle ponies and
seldom seen wild beasts in the immense
menagerie tent attracted interested specta-
tCrs,as DID the Midway Plaisance of strange
people. the ESQuimauX baby coming in for
good share of attention and admiration
But the circus proper was the Mecca of all
After the opening parade and exhibition Of
trained wild animals in the steel cage, as
described in yesterdays Star. the little
CT es were amused with an exhibition of
Il mbltng over the backs OF elephants and
camels. the antics of the clowns causing
many laugh. And the score or more of
Gowns have untold quantities of original
and novel freaks and antics this season.
and take occasion to display them at every
70 ssible opportunity. One funny man, with
a big saw. separated comrade lengthwise
through the spinal column, and the two
parts then tottered about the arena for
several minutes, presenting a decidedly un-
canny appearance.
Trained elephants. horses. ponies and pigs,
wonderful equestrian feats, startling ira
peze acts and flying leaps that caused
frightened ''Ohs" and Il wish he wouldn't
do THAT again. suppose he should fall" from
the ladies, were to be seen without limit
Male and female acrobats, japanese lug
glers and other features too numerous to
mention held the close attention of the as
sembled multitude until the hippodrome
races. which, though impaired because of
the spongy condition of the ground, Were
exciting. The big show was followed by a
concert the program being made up OF a
number OF decidedly interesting theatrical
features.
Large numbers of people visited the side
show, where startling freaks may be seen.
A larger attendance, IL possible, attended
the great show this afternoon than the day
performance yesterday. The last perform
ance is to be given this evening, after which
the canvas and everybody and everything
else will disappear as suddenly and as mys-
teriously as they came. and then Washing
ton must wait another long year for the
circus to again come to town.
Mr.. George o. Starr, the press agent CON-
Quoted the entire congress of strange people
TO the White House yesterday afternoon.
where President Cleveland shook hands
with them all.eNcept the Hindoo sheks who
refused to participate in the ceremony. Mrs
Cleveland and the babies We're present at
the reception. On the White Lot shortly
after. the Australians exhibited their skin
IN throwing boomerangs,and the Esquimaux
showed the method of handling their lon o.
dog whips. Mr.. Cleveland expressed him
sell as highly pleased with the visit