Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-09-07
A GOOD CIRCUS PARADE.
The Robinson and Franklin Show,
Credftable Display-CrOwded Matinee

The Robinson and Franklin Shows
Credftable Display-CrOwded Matinee.
Although circus in Washington at this
time of the year Is little unusual the
novelty had the effect Of bringing out
rather than keeping back those who have
c!rcus-going propensities When the doors
leading to the big animal tent were open
ed this afternoon for the regular matinee
an immense crowd surged around the en-
trance, and 1t was soon seen that although
the aggregation was rev to the city, 1t
would EooE be old faIorite. BY the
time the performance was begun nearly
every seat IN the big canvas structure was
filled, and the show that was presented
gladdened the heart of every one who was
there. The different featS that were per-
formed We're worthy of the closest atten-
ton. and tumultuous applause greeted the
different actors as they made their appear
ance and exit. Some of those who delight
ed the vast number of spectators Were
Robert Stickney. equestrian; Rose Dock
reH. equestriepne; Silbon and Segrst, mid
air tumblers; Mile. Reynolds, premier cor
netist, and a host of others too numerous
to give each separate mention. The races
that We're given were spirited, and lack
that feature so often seen, of being ap-
parently "put-up" Jobs. The animal tent
proved source Of wonder to all of the
spectators, who gave 1t a thorough inspec-
t1on, both before and after the perform
ance. There will be four performances in
this city, this evening, tomorrow after
noon and tomorrow night.
The parade this morning evenly divided
interest with the Labor day demonstration.
and had little the advantage on account
of its being on the ground first. Quite a
departure was noticed in this feature of
the great show, and this was the perform
ers, who rode, in ordinary dress, in smart
traps hauled by the prettiest horses inn
aginable, instead of being decked out in
the gaudy tinsel and glitter which is a
prerequisite of the ring. The parade was a
lengthy one, and served to amuse the large
crowds gathered along the avenue and
other streets traversed to receive it for
long time
The John Robinson and Franklin Brothers
circus is the result of long experience, and
hard faithful work on the part of the
managers and owners of the enterprise. 1t
started in an extremely modest manner, as
small show, and it has been built UP by
additions of performers and other features,
until now 1t is one of the finest aggrega-
tons of it's kind on the road today. One
of the particularly pleasant features about
this show Is the fact that there are but
two rings and one stage, which allows the
spectators to see everything, and not be
obliged to miss what is going on in one
or the other end of the big tent. The show
originally ran three rings and two stages,
but the management perceiving this Sc
riouS detriment of the comfort and amuSe-
ment of patrons, decided to make the
change in the arrangement of the show.
Although the rings and stages were re-
duced IN number, the same roll Of perform
ers was carried, so that 1t Is one of the
most complete shows. as well as one of the
best equipped to be found anywhere. The
circus Is located at the corner of North
Capitol and l. streets. which is easy of
access and there is every indication that
the aggregation will meet with the same
success which has attended it in all the
other large cities of the country.