The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1897-07-08
Walter l.. Mains Circus.

The excitement commenced early yester-
day morning and lasted late into The night.
The town records chronicle another public
holiday and the Main circus was 10 blame
for IL ALI Early in the morning the creak-
ing wagons and troops OF horses and po-
MES passed up the streets. and the ele-
plants and cameis, without disturbing the
late sIeepers. followed the lengthy caval-
cade 10 the grounds in North Seattle. lt
was in respect 10 its entrance 10 the city
Ike all other shows, and the Seattle small
boy who was not mp with the dawn 10
help establish the city Of rents IL today an
object OF scorn and commiscragion among
his playfellows. To the citizen ana bust
ness man down town the first sign of the
presence of the circus vas the tuneful
heraldng OF the approach OF the parade,
that glory of the midday hours which
stirs old blood and young blood alike, in
Wiling 10 q partici patton in the joys of the
s>-wdust arena and To hear the cheerful
cry or the s!de-show man. With circus
goes red lemonade and peanuts. ginger
bread ana "honey-coated popcorn, and 1t
all was a part andp arcel OF the day and
or what the day brought forth.
The show was entirely worthy of the
large patronage it received. IL is full OF
original features and new novelties and
keeps the spectator interested from the
grand entree 10 the splendid series of
races that close the performance. While
the old features, such as a host OF Jolly
ciowns and the trick mules, without
which q circus would not he a circus
are retained, there are many new acts
OF exceptional merit. Taken as a whole
the Walter l.. Main show is beyond doubt
the best ring show that has ever been
seen in Seattle. The parade in the morn
ing was genuine surprise to everybody,
as II was better by tar ;han the advegtis-
ing led people to expect. The trappings
and accoutremeatS were gay ana the
carvings and gliding of the cages. vans
and wagons were as bright and beautiful
as If just our OF the makers shop The
open dens OF wild beasts. the elephants
and camels. all came in FOR their share Of
favorable comment.
The circus performance itself offered
such a diversity of entertainment as to
cover the whole range of circus husi-
ness. The acrobats, gymnasts. ieapcrs
and tumhlers are among the best in the
profession. everything done by them be-
ing marked by daring and artistic fin
ish. The den of wild animals. lions. pam
theirs. leopards. Jaugars. boar hounds. ell
ephants and horses all in one big den
and handled by Jessie Howard. their
trainer. shattered all previously conCelv-
ed ideas OF the possibilities OF animal
training.
The Nernons performed some marvellous
feats on the flying trapeze. The Picard
brothers in daring feats on the aerial bars
also came in for Il fair share Of applause.
These young men. by the way. have
sister living in Seattle. VINO witnessed her
brothers act for the first time yesterday.
one OF the prettiest features Of the
show was the carrying act Of the
Lowandos and ODale and Miss Cowisa in
opposite rings. The Livingston family
did some very difficult and artistic aero
battle work,
Taken all through. the circus was the
cleanest and best that has been seen in
Seattle II is not the largest show on
earth. but il is large enough and fulhls
the promises made by Mr.. Main when he
decorated the city with his wall paper.