Goldsboro weekly argus. [volume] (Goldsboro, N.C.) 1885-1909, 1897-10-14
ROBINSON-FRANKLIN SHOW.
A Great Day For Circus Lovers
Large Crowds at Both Per-
fOr1nances.
Charlotte Observer.

inson'' has been preserved
through two generations and
fallen on his grandson, young
John Robinson"
The latter has inherited from
his grandsire the knowledge of
how to give a show to please the
people. "Old John" and North
Carolina understood each other,
and history is to repeat itself in
the case of Young John and the
Tar Heel State.
Yesterday was John Robinson's
day in Charlotte. The fact was
not only known IN Mecklenburg
butfn the adjoining counties, and
each and all sent their quota
hundreds Of people-to see the
show, Tryon and Trade streets
were crowded from one end to.
the other. People came for miles
to see the big Robinson-Franklin
Bros parade and show.
The day was beautiful-warm,
but clear-and being Saturday all
of the country people and the
plantation help came to town.
The parade took place about
1920, and during the passing of
the grand pageant business was
suspended. Every feature-and
there were several novel ones
of the parade was enjoyed. The
animal dens were the handsomest
ever seen here. They were Of
different styles Of architecture
and each painted a different color
blue, red, yellow, white, etc.
The trappings of the horses
matched in color the decorations
of the dens, the effect being very
striking.
PERFORMANCES.
The afternoon performance be-
gan at 2 o'clock sharp. Despite
the heat and dust, the large tent
was full, and from the moment
of the grand entree to the disap-
pearance of the last chariot race,
the crowd was interested and de-
lighted. There we're three rings,
after the modern fashion OF cir
cuses, but there was much to re-
mind old-time circus-goers of the
good old circus day when John
Robinson cracked his whip in
the ring, and when John Lowlow
told his jokes and smiled his
smile.
The performances, day and
night, were given with a dash
aud spirit which was refreshing.
The performers seemed to enjoy
their work, and their efforts to
please-which were crowned with
success-elicited general ap-
plause; in fact there was more
frequent applause than the writer
has heard under canvas in Char
lotte in years.
The aerial artists exceeded any
ever seer here. Their feats were
most daring and thrilling, and
we're alone worth the price of
admission, The work of the cele.
brated gymnasts, Seigrest and
the lion, was nothing short Of
wonderful, as was that of the
Earle sisters-the canaries-who
rank among the frst-class trap
exc artists of the world. The
tumbling balancing feats, trap
eze and all mid>air performances
were great, The artists IN this
line are unsurpassed in the
worlds wide arena. Bareback
riding was revived in all its for-
mer daring and interest. The
principal riders were George
Holland, Fred Ledgett, VIM.
Melrose, Chas O'Brein, VIM.
Marks and Frank Wilson. OF the
female riders, Misses Lottie Wat
son and Oracle Thomas deserve
special mention. Their work was
excellent.
The performing elephants at
tracted much attention and in
terest. Mr., Robinson manages
the baby elephant entirely. The
clowns were clever, especially
the "Hayseed." The races were
exciting. The crowd shouted and
cheered the racers on to victory.
The race which the 'Hayseed
and Hot Stuff" won was great.
Liz CAC1tS A1CAe was 1ACOASO'
Taking the performances all in
all they were excellent.
THE ANIMALS
The animals occupied the first
tent. Those which arrested special
attention were; The South Amer
lean tapir-called the dude Of all
animals, On account Of it's neat
appearance; the armidilio of the
turtle family; the leopard cubs
just one month old; the lions
magnificent specimens, the mild
eyed Abyssinnian hex; the
"grizzly," and others.
HORSE FAIR.
To the east of the main tent
was the horse fair. Here $50 fine
horses were seen in their own
special stables. This was one of
the most interesting features of
the big show. Very nearly all Of
the horses have. their history,
which adds greatly to the inter-
est of seeing them in the ring.
There were some magnificent an
imals under the tent. The attend
ants were proud and delighted to.
show them and tell their history.
"MESS" HALL,
Another interesting place that
possibly the general public did
not get a peep into, vas the dins