The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1895-06-24

other daring horsemen on parade, sug-
gest something OF what the splendid per-
formance in the arena is like. But it is
only suggestion, and while the process
sion is well worth seeing it is nothing in
comparison to seeing those same riders
and horses in their reckless riding, charg
ing and special feats Of daring.
Buffalo Bill rode in carriage at the
head of the cavalcade, and received a big
ovation all along the line of closely
crowded streets.
The route of march was through Reser-
voir and Elmwood avenues, from the
grounds, over principal downtown streets,
and back to Reservoir avenue, where the
first performance will be given this after
noon at 2 o'clock.
The Performance In the Arena.
Long before 2 O'Clock. the big arena
was surrounded by a living wall OF people,
dozen tiers deep, awaiting the opening
of the big performance. Promptly at the
hour advertised, the master OF ceremonies
began to call off the names OF the several
tribes of Indians, and as they were an
nounced the redskins dashed into the
open, one tribe quickly following another,
until the spectators saw before them re-
presentatives of all the prominent Indian
nations that have for SO long figured in
United States history. And then followed
I'm quick succession the picturesque Am
erican cowboys, Mexicans, Arabians,
Cossscks and detschments of the worlds,
crack, cavalry regiments. When they
were all in Colonel illiam +. Cody
himself was announced, and, mounted on
magnificent horse, he dashed TO the
front OF the arena and stood at the head
OF his company, gracefully acknowledge
ing the applause of the thousands on
grandstand and bleachers, and backing
his horse at the same time he introduced
again the congress OF rough riders of the
world. Then followed as inspiring
sight as any lover of horse flesh could
wish to see.
Over 300 horses, mounted by born
riders in the gay and picturesque cos
tunes OF their several countries, went
through the most intricate evolutions,
the different detachments disappearing
behind the big dressing tent, one at a
time, until the arena was again clear and
the second event on the program was
called out.
Ii was magnificent performance instrue-
tive and entertaining.
. The full program was:
Overture, "Star Span.ged Banner"
Cowboy Band, William Sweeney, leader.
Grand review, introducing the rough
riders of the world, Indians, cowboys
Mexicans, Cossacks, Gauchos, Arabs,
scouts, guides, American Negroes and de-
tachments of fully equipped regular
soldiers Of the armies of America, En-
gland. France, Germany and Russia.
Miss Annie Oakley, celebrated shot,
who will illustrate her dexterity in the
use of firearms.
Horse race between a cowboy, a Cos
sack, a Mexican, an Arab, a Gaucho and
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Russian, Indian and Arabian horses.
Pony express. A former pony post
rider win show how the letters and tele-
grams OF the Republic were distributed
across the immense continent previous to
the building OF railways and the tele-
graph.
Illustrating q prairie emigrant train
crossing the plains. IL is attacked by
marauding Indians, who are i'm turn re-
pulsed by "Buffalo Bilr' and number
OF scouts and owboys.
A group OF Ri0iian Arabian horsemen
will illustrate their style of horseman-
ship, together with native sports and
pastimes.
Johnnie Baker, celebrated young
American marksman.
Cossacks, OF the Caucasus OF Russia, i'm
feats of horsemanship, native dances,
etc.
A group OF Mexicans from old Mexico
will illustrate the use OF the lasso, and
perform various feats of horsemanship.
Hurdle race, between primitive riders
mounted on Hestern broncho ponies that
never jumped a hurdle until three days
before the opening of the present eXhi-
bition.
Cowboy fun. Picking objects from the
ground, lassoing wild horses, riding the
buckers, etc.
Military musical drill by a detsohmen
from the 7th United States Cavalry from
Fort Riley; detachment from the 9th
Royal Irish Lanciers; detachment from
French Dragons OF Republic Franchise;
detachment from Garde Cuirassiers of His
Majesty Kaiser Wilhelm III.
Attack on the Deadwood Mail Coach by
Indians. Repulse of the Indians and res
cue OF the stage, passengers and mail by
Buffalo Bill' and his attendant cow
boys.
N. B.-This IL the identical old Dead
wood Coach, called the mail coach, which
IL famous on account OF having carried
the great number OF people who lost
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