The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-10-11
LAST DAYS OF POMPEII.
ONE OF THE MOST BRILLIANT PRO
DUCTIONS EVER SEEN HERE.
Costumes, Mechanical Effects and spe-
cislties of . High Ordsr-lt Coacluded
with . Gorgeous Display.

Deenite the fact that the circus drew
a large crowd last night gratifying au-
dienca congregated TO witness Pains great
spectacular The Last Days of Pompeii,"
and there was not a single spectator pres
ent. | dare say, who regretted the invest
ment after he had witnessed that re-
narkable performance. To try to de-
scribe n would be useless. Cold type
cannot give you an accurate ldea OF 'he
grand sIectacle. You must see II 10 nave
the faintest conception of what II really
Is.
A detailed description of the perform
ance was published In sunday lines'
Imagine a great city, OF ahclehs laine'
with its grand temples, coIohhaueS' r, IN
posing pillars and beauliul suet.s,i ~
fancy a throng of flower girls, school ooys,
senator's. priests and priestesses, name anu
fan bearers Roman guards, cltiZehS peaI-
ing flags, banners, trophies, anu tIe I'M,
"A beautiful lake, upon whose DVsoIil sII N,.
gondolas, and all the beautiful anu soi
geous paraphernalia Of that date: Ihlhk
OF the most brilliant costumes, the most
elaborate scenic effects, ana an the mus
gorgeous mechanical devices that can ne
executed Then think Of inspiring music,
high-class specialists, and elaborate et-
fects in fire, But why try 10 set me
scene before you? You cannot appreciate II
without seeing 1t. 1t Is by far the grand
est spectacle of the kind ever seen IN the
city.
THE sPEcIALTIrs.
The specialties are far above tue
standard. The tumbling of three or the
most skllful specialists ever seen IN
Richmond is particularly interesting
Their work is clever and altogether en-,
PERTAINING. Then the trapeze work ana
the performances on the swinging LADDER
are truly remarkable. In addition 10
these. some exceedingly clever special
features on the standing ladder ana Inc
rope elected any quantity OF applause
The work of the contOrtionist is especially
fine, and reflects a high degree OF credit
upon the management.
Probably the most interesting feature
OF the speciaties is the work of Weiz-
man. the tight-rope walker. He per
formed some of the most difficult feats
ever seen in this city, and when he lights
up the fireworks and becomes enveloDed
in a shower of pyrotechnics. the scene
is as effective as IT is brilliant. The
entire speciality performances are exceed
ingly entertaining. and display an enter
prise and skill in keeping with the rest
of the great spectacle.
THE ERUPTION.
Then follows the awe-inspring eruption
of Vesuvius. 1t belches forth fire and
lava. which pours over the beautiful
city Of POmpeii and strikes panic TO the
hearts of the people. The great temples
totter and fall, people rush hither. thither,
and yon in their frenZied attempts TO
escape the impending DOOM and the de-
struction Of the gay city is complete.
The scene beggars description.
Immediately following the destruction
OF the city Is given an elaborate display
OF Pain & Sons magnificent Manhattan
Beach fireworks, including a wealth OF
the most beautiful pyrotechnic features
ever seen in Richmond. All the most
gorgeous effects are brought out TO the
best advantage, and the representation
or the Capitol and Governor O'Ferrall
closed the performance. When the Gov
ernor appeared all in fire, there was Il
big shout Of applause from all sides.
The costumes, the scenery, and all the
features of the spectacular performance
are well worth seeing. Such production
cannot fail TO attract large crowds
THE MUSIC HALL OPEN AT NIGHT.
The performance will be repeated every
night during the Exposition, with II varied
programme.
The management Of the Exposition de-
cided last night to keep the Music Hall
open at night for the convenience and
pleasure Of those who wish to remain
In the building after the doors are closed
TO see The Last Days of Pompeii."