The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-11-06
CHILDREN ENJOY
 DAY AT CARNIVAL Visit the Wild Animals and
 Other Attractions. DISPLAY OF THE FOUNTAIN Burmese Mldsets Are Probably tho Smallest In the World and They
 Proved a Great Drawing
 Card to Children.
DISPLAY OF THE FOUNTAIN

children's day at the trades carnival was a success. there being large num- Der of the young ones to pass through the gates and enjoy an afternoon in the grounds witnessing many of the shows which have been brought together for the occasion.
 The children were most interested in the free exhibitions given in the street. especially Kilpatricks ride down the steps on a bicycle Many of them also went into the Stadium and saw the dive from the tower into the shallow pool of water the acrobats and the trained ani- mals.
 Some were momentarily lost in the cristal Palace. others became seasick in the house turned upside down and nearly all took ride in the gondolas' on the donkeys or the elephant. These, with the old plantation, the glass blowers, the burmese Midgets and the Johnstown flood, were all given liberal patronage and the grounds were filled with a good crowd.
 The Wild Animals.
 One of the best shows on the espianade is that of the wild animals in tho large tent on the right hand side. Here is a collection of lions, tigers and other wild animals. There are several mean lions in the burc oh and every time they are brought from the cages there is danger of one of them killing or injuring the performer. The public Is protected by large iron bars and are in no danger, but the performer risks life and limb ev- cry day. The collection contains three Hon cubs, only a few weeks old. These are not yet old enough to become dan gerous. although they have fight among themselves occasionally. There are also three young lions only O little over one year old.
 The polar bear. one of the finest speci- mens ir captivity attracts a great amount of attention He is the only bear with the Gasbill shows and is a good per- former
 Electric Fountain.
 The electric fountain is one of the pret- tiest shows in the collection and at night it attracts great deal of attention. The water, illuminated by electric bulbs of different colors, is thrown number of feet in the air and makes sight which attracts people from all portions of the grounds. In several of the theatres there are pretty electrical effects and dancers on whom are thrown color designs of all shades.
 In the glass blowers tent there is a steam engine made entirely of glass. It was made during the worlds fair at Chicago, and although many of the parts have been broken and made over, some of the original remains. and makes an interesting sight. The work of the glass blowers Is interesting. They are at worx all the time and number of the arti- cles they manufacture are sold.
 The Burmese Midgets. probably the smallest adults in the world draw many women and children, who can hardly be forced to leave the place when they once get in. Next to them is the house turned upside down, and on the other side is the statue turning to life. This Is an act with sufficient of the unknown about it to cause wonder and curiosity. There are several dancers in this show.
 The congress of dancers has crowd of prettier girls than are usually found with a midway. There Is nothing objec- tionable in the show and women and children can enjoy 1t.
 The Johnstown Flood is one of the cleanest and best attractions in the group It is a realistic series of pictures of the great calamity which shocked the civil ized world many years ago ana sent to their death hundreds of the best citizens of Pennsylvania.
 Nelghbors Day.
 Today Is "Our Neighbors" day at the carnival. Yesterday the attendance was double that of Tuesday and 1t was a happy and satisfied crowd. The most ex- cellent order Is being maintained, and while there was confetti throwing last night, there was no rowdyism. The man. agement puts all on notice that the per- son caught throwing confetti into the mouth and eyes, or using unclean con- fetti from the ground, will be immediate ly arrested. It is a most innocent amuse- ment when properly conducted and the committee intends that it shall be on the same plane as the shows are conducted clean throughout.