Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-05-07

and they discoursed some good music.
Their lip and wind were in excellent
Crder as was proven by the almost
continuous strains during the perform
2nce.
Twelve mounted horsemen then en-
tered the ring and did a very pretty
arm. lhey were costumed in uniforms
OF some country. Among them were
tile united states cavalryman, a Ger
inan mounted horseman. a Turk. two
ffehch cavaliers, two jockeys, "A prince,
t'c'' ana the leader, Buffalo Bill" The
horses acted their prettiest and showed
hafd ana careful work in their train
ing. Ihen the usual clowns, or in this
case the unusual ones, came in with
the little donkey and went through
course OF antics that brought forth the
loud applause from the galleries. Mart
Burns as one of the clowns made Il de-
Ctded mt ana he carried the part to
perfection throughout the performance.
on the clowns exit, Alberto, the high
trapeze artist, was introduced by the
lngmaster and his act was well re-
Ceived by the audience and his polished
fcats were roundly applauded. Next
came the hurdle jumping by Judge Far
rinSton's horse and it was done in good
shape. The next act was the slack wire
walker and the little fellow did Il num-
Der of difficult tricks and feats and
proved himself an artist in that line.
He received hearty round of applause.
He was succeeded by the jockey
'Ereeches on snappy white horse,
who jumped through big hoop COW
cred with paper and was we'll applaud
ed. Then BLACK Prince" came in and
jumped hurdles with no rider and
showed himself off to good advantage.
The next feature was the jockey race
and It was swift one, both riders
surviving for the lead.
The clowns next did a funny son.
which ended in 4 dispute over the quail
" of their several voices and this was
settled with the boxing gloves and the
act took the house. The blows struck
We're many and heavy ana some failed to
land, bat after both men were well tuck
cred both weakened and one was obliged
to be carried out between two helpers
while the other was scarcely able 10 stag
scr through the exit. This was followed
by the cute and dainty lady rider VIII
was mounted on a beautiful white horse
and did some remarkable feats Of bare
back riding. Then came the bicycle act
y Ed Brown and his little partner, VINO
old Il series of startling tricks in fancy
bicycle riding This was one of the best
features of the evening and called forth
loud applause.
The last act Of the program and one Of
the most important ones was that of the
members of st. josophs Lyceum. \
dumb-Dell and Indian club drill was pre-
stnttd in a fine manner. and the many
fcats on the horizontal bar showed that
each was Il trained athlete, ana their per
fcrmance WAS very creditable. The sue
cCcding acts in tumbling, high diving and
brother acts We're given in fine shape ard
though some were more difficult than 9th
ers it would be hard to pick any partlc-
ulur star. so no names will be given :,
preference
The manager of the affair, A. j. Burns,
is to be congratulated on his
success in producing the program
which was indisputably the most difficult
thing ever attempted by local talent.
The ring master was John W. Berry,
who directed the several acts in his usual
graceful and acceptable manner.
The different booths We're well patron
lied and the audience enjoyed themselves
immensely. The circus was certainly a
success and was complete in all its details
even to the peanut and fruit carts at the
entrance. The two 'rubes' who were
near the ring during the performance
were much enjoyed in their funny ways
ana were one of the pleasing features.
A matinee performance will be given,
this afternoon at o'clock, and will b.
repeated in the evening. The first nisiI.
closed with bright mark to it's credit
and each participant in the circus is to
be congratulated or his aid in making
it such d grand success.
The following letter will explain
itself:
To the Editor of kennebec Journal:
Dear Sir. | have just returned from
the Coliseum where the Gardiner Board
of Trade is holding its grand fair; and
| can certainly say that it is many
years since / spent such pleasant
evening. Too much credit cannot be
given to the gentlemen who have the
matter in hand, and also to the ladies
who are so ably assisting them. To
appreciate the work that has been done
by the different committees and also by
each and every one who is taking part
in the grand circus a person must visit
the hall and see for himself. The circus
is grand, but the Midway is out of
sight, and every one visiting the hall
should explore every part of the Mid
way before taking seats in the gallery.
/ hope every enc will make an effort