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amazing tricks in the ring. Captain webb's
juggling seals do about everything but talk.
In the ring performances the forty riders
concerned are led by John O'Brien. In this
class are such famous riders as Mike and
John Rooney. Albert Davenport, Julia Lo-
wanda. the Shades, the Hobsons, Augusta
Frederick. Rhoda Royal and Nine. Royal.
May Davenport. Ida Mlaco, Albert Crandall
and Eta Dunbar. The sixty acrobats in
clude the famous Nelson family of ten, the
st. Leon family OF eight, the Petit family
Of Ave. the Roberts family Of three, the
three De Bolian brothers and the Forums
brothers. Among the sixty aerial per-
formers OF distinction are the Holloway
trio, who are claimed to be the highest
priced high wire performers in the world;
the four Banvards, the three Dunbars, Net
tie Carroll and the st. Leon sisters. Gerard
and Theol. described as "boneless beings"
elastic Ida Miaco. the Tyvell sisters and
Mile. Naomi Ethardo. a European wonder,
so-called, and appearing here for the first
time, are other starred specialties in the
crowded program. There are forty Merry
Andrews to make fun, several VIII have
been at the business from twenty to twenty
Ave years and appear to have grown fat and
happy. A ticket ONCE will be opened by
the management at Kuhn's drug store dur
ing show day, where those who wish to
avoid the crowds at the grounds may get
reserved numbered chairs and admission
tickets for exactly the same prices charged
at the wagons on the circus lots.
The Boyd theater has for its Offering for
the week Of September Is "Corianton," the
new production that Is commanding so much
attention. in the theatrical world, Joseph
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no character he ever essayed extended to
him better opportunities than the present
one. CoTianton was a heroic figure sup
posed to have lived seventy-five years be-
fore the advent Of Christ. The play is the
story of his rebellion against his fathers
faith, his conversion from witnessing the
tragic fate that overtakes Korihor, the
blasphcmer, a situation said to be enc OF the
NEST thrilling ever seen on the stage; the
efforts OF a rich and ambitious prince to
compass his downfall, aided by a beautiful
woman. The great second act shows the
night Of revelry In the enchanting gardens
Of the prince, Just outside Of his magnificent
palace. There are the singing girls. dane
ing girls, .fambeaux OF variegated colors
and the flowing wine. The prince has
won, his victim Is dlsgraced, and when
the latter confronts the woman who laid
the snare a scene OF intense passion fol-
lows. The rest Of the play follows Corian-
ton in his efforts to extricate himself from
the infamy that has settled upon him. His
brother. Shiblon, is killed and over his body
Corianton enacts a scene thrilling at every
point with grief and remorse. He returns
to his city to seek his fathers forgiveness,
and upon the eve OF embarking on a mis-
sion lie warned Of an attack that Is to be
made upon his city. He abandons the
mission, gathers his forces together, and,
throwing himself at their head, repels the
attack and saves the city. The scenery
~Ss painted by Touns Of the Broadway
theater, New York. and the gorgeous cos
tunes were also made in New York City.
The anthems are sung by a chorus OF fifty
voices, selected for this engagement from
the famous Salt Lake Tabernacle choir.
There is also a trained ballet, composed of
thirty western girls Of exquisite beauty.
Mr.. Haworth is supported by an excep-
tionally able cast. There are 100 people
with the production.