Gilpin observer., 1899-06-15
Chutes' Park.

Chutes' Park.
The opening of Chutes' Park, in Den
yer, which occurred on Saturday, May
9th, was attended with much acclaim,
and the crowds that have visited this
ideal resort daily since that presages
beyond cavil the fact that it is popular
with all classes of amusement hunters.
The engagement of Mr.. W. II. Barnes
and his famous herd OF educated elxs
will continue for only one week more at
the Chutes', although strenuous efforts
have been made on the part of the man.
agement OF that resort to have these
animals remain over two weeks longer
The elks are certainly big card, and
their marvellous leap from 80 foot
tower into tank at its base invariably
elicits applause.
Friday nights at Chutes' Park in the
future will take on additional import
ance for the reason that the manage
ment are going to make it Amateur
right" 1t is a well-known fact that
Denver has large number of amateur
players in its midst, and in desire to
develop this talent Messrs. Harris Il
Baumann will allow these embryonic
rhespians an opportunity to appear on
their stage on the evening in question
each wees. Many Of our best players of
to-day received their first recognition by
appearing at these functions. In Europe
Novice night" is big event in The
weekly amusement calendar, and the
adoption OF this system at the Chutes'
will doubtless fad Immediate favor.
Captain Beresford viii beginning
June !, otfer an entirely new program
for his Illustrations of deep sen diving.
One OF the features OF this new program
viii be the first appearance in Denver of
Miss Pauline Mana, Que of the few femi-
nine experts in tnis country. Women
cannot, as 4 rule, conquer their aversion
to being sealed up in a diving suit and
sent below the water at the mercy of the
nan AZ The air pump in the ship above.
Miss Mana has been the recipient Of
many medals for veuturesome journeys
beneath the waves,
The leyees held by NJ. Henri Maurice
Cannon, the "Human Mountain are
daily growing ia attendance, and the
cottage Of this giant of humanity at
tracts as much attention rs any other
feature on the midway. Skeptics may
perhupa question the fact that M. Can
non can succeed in holding down the
scales to the enormous number of pounds
he is credited with carrying around in
the shape of flesh, blood, bone and
muscle, but TO see him as he sits on his
exhibition platform is quite sufficient to
convince them that the Gl7 pounds
claimed for him are all his own.
Miss Sadie Boynton attracts much at
tention as she coasts down the Chutes'
incline on her flying wheel.
1t is the intention OF the management
of Chutes' Park to present a water
pantomime during the week commencing
June II, and Il troupe of French panto-
mimistS who are to appear in this pro-
duction have already arrived at the
park. Water pantomime has long been
a feature in the Neuvue Cirque in Paris,
and its introduction in Denver will
doubtless find immediate favor.
During the week following the water
pantomime it is announced that real
stic reproduction Of the battle of San
Juan Hill will be offered, and for its cor.
rect presentation the services Of Mr.. II.
A. Roberts, the well.known eastern
! player and producer, have been enlisted.
In the near future the grove which
occupies the greater portion Of the
Chutes' Park grounds will be further
beautihed by the introduction OF hun.
dreds Of Chineee lanterns illuminated by
electric bulbs Chutes' Park,Eby the
way, is just now very popular with picnic
parties, who find beneath its protecting
shade an ideal spot for days outing.
Visitors to Denver should not fail &c
sec this big amusement plant which
offers such diversity Of entertainment
at prices within the reach OF all.
Make your own prices for goods. at the
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