The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1895-06-08

the ground is marked ont for the several
tents; the stakes are driven; the canvas is
stretched and in an almost incredible space
Of time what was a barron field has become
a veritable city of great tents Ringing
Brothers tents cover 10 acres, and even that
does not give them any space to spare. The
main tent which is also called the hippodrome
pavilion, is a vast canvas structure, startling
in its dimensions. BY actual measurement it
is one-fourth of a mile around the enclosed
racing track while the tent is so high that
the aerialists, in performing their thrilling
feats in mid air, seem to fly through space.
Those who go out to the show grounds to-
morrow will have an opportunity to see this
remarkable pavilion. 1t will repay their
study. They will also see many other things
to interest them. The menagerie will be en-
closed, but quick eyes can always catch
ghmpses OF the wonderful things within tho
canvas walls; while the trumpeting OF the
elephants, the peculiar snarl of she hyenas,
the roar of the lions, and the low'growling OF
the tigers, are things that canvas walls never
did, and never WILL shut in from a Sunday
crowd on a circus lot.
There is one part of the show, moreover,
which is always open TO the public, week day
or Sunday This is tho horse department.
The horses are in themselves a great exhibi-
tion. Every one loves a horse, and when, in a
great exhibition like that of Ringing Broth
ers, there are 400 OF them, all together, it is
a spectacle TO make the eyes Of horseman
sparkle Ringing Brothers horses have the
reputation of being the finest over used by a
circus, and they are sure 10 attract a world OF
attention. on the show lot they will be ar
ranged in sections. One department contains
all the heavy draught horses; another the
proudly stepping trick and ring horses, with
their sleek bodies and finely -arched necks
another is devoted TO the ponies, of which
there are twice n score, and even the donkeys
have a section all their own. There will bo
many n curious eye 90 study the beauties and
fine points OF these circus horses tomorrow,
and the grooms will have all they can do an
sworing questions about their weight, their
height, and their pedigree.
Then the camp-the place where the work
ing people have their meals-will come in for
n large share of attention. The great ranges,
the immense pots and boilers, the frying
pans, spacious enough 20 cook n steak for the
ravcnous giant who succumbcd 20 the proves
II Beanstalk Jack; the refrigerator wagon,
with its tons OF fresh meat the long dining
| tents; the rows Of tables, all neatly spread
| the myriad cups Of stcaming coffee, and the
pleasant odor Of well seasoned food will all
| have their fascination Tor young and old, and
many n youth viii long, with deep, unsuh
duab!e yearn, for the day 20 come when h,
! may travel with n circus. even n he has {,
I begin among the cook house boys. Two {,
one, he will never travel with a circus, and
nine chances TO one ho will forget he ever had
| any ycarnings In that direction, but so Ions
| as he lives ne will have lingering regard foi
! the white tents-- aud exen in his-ald- age IN,
clown will retain for him something Of hi,
old time humor.
Monday morning comes the parade. Tn,
parade Is always a great event with cicrus
With some circuses ~ u more 81 ap event thar
with others. some shows might Just as wei
leave their paraphernalia on the show lot ant
not attempt 90 make a street display Theft
| fine exhibition is dismal enough 10 scare away
business. But . great circus parade IL . 10,