The age-herald., 1901-11-05
WALLACE CIRCUS
 TOOK COLUMBIA
ANOTHER CITY GIVES PRAISE TO THE BIG sHoW-THE STATE SAYS IT IS FAR DIFFERENT FROM OTHER SHOWS.

Although the Wallace shows, which ex- hibit here Thursday will be the third tented attraction here within the past few weeks, it should do good business if its receptions in other cities form any cri- terion.
 Wallace recently exhibited in Columbia. S. C., and the State, the leading news paper of that State, endorses the Wallace show as "the one circus that produces all that 1t advertises" It said:
 'The great Wallace shows were in Co., 1umbia yesterday and gave a street pa- rade and two high class performances. They were witnessed by thousands of people. many of whom came from a dis tance to see this circus, which has made such fine reputation for itself in these parts on the occasion of previous visits Those who saw the performance. of this year pronounced 1t superior to those of the last few years. and they were right The show given this year Is worth few hours of time of any man or woman. It is thoroughly clean. highly entertaining and altogether attractive.
 "The most impressive features of this show may be briefly referred to. In tho first place the stock is not only plentiful. but it is perfectly safe to assert that no show travelling has animals in any better condition, or indeed any finer horsefiesh. Then the performers are one and all high class, indeed MT. Wallace has suc- ceeded in getting people who have no su- periors in their respective lines in the entire country. The Nelson family of ac- robats, the Stirk family of bicyclists, the famous tramp bicyolists and all the other notables who are familiar to circus -goers are with the show. Such people cost money but MT. Wallace evidently does not mind that. Another striking feature of the circus Is the number of young people with the show, this is particularly true of the women performers. They are all young and fresh looking. The per- formers, both male and female, are per- haps the most businessike and best be- haved crowd that ever came to Columbia The menageries is another feature. In the dens are found many rare wild anil mals. The specimens of the Bengal tiger, the lion, the zebra and the hippopotamus are as good as any ever seen here AS to the animals as a whole 1t must be said that each specimen Is in splendid condition. Something that greatly pleas ed the little ones was MT. Wallace's fine children menagerie." This is something new in the circus business, the cages be- ing small and containing the smaller ani- males such as monkeys, birds, etc.
 'The performance closed with the reg ular hippodrome races. Fine stock is used in these events. and those who ride and drive them know their business. The con- sequence is that nothing was more thor oughly enjoyed than the closing card of the show.
 "The parade of the Wallace show is one of the best street displays of its kind ever seen in Columbia, and it has more commendable features and free att fractions than any street fair or festival could hope to offer. As for the circus Itself, 1t so far outclasses the ordinary show and is so different that it cannot properly be compared with others. The amusements. offering more in quantity and great deal better quality than Is found on similar occasions.
 'No one has had word of fault to find with the show. all being pleased and feeling we'll paid for the time, and money spent with the Wallace circus yes- terday. If Wallace does not please then 1t Is useless for any other show to try 1t, , said one veteran circus-goer."