The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1903-09-27
eLITTERINe PRODUCTION.
Ringing Brothers Present Jerusalem
and the Crusades.

Jerusalem and the Crusades is the sub
ject of magnificent spectacle produced
by Ringing Brothers with their world
famous shows this season. There are
1900 people in the cast. a ballet of 300.
and a singing chorous of 200. The music is
original. and is rendered by a superb
grand pipe organ, the only portable one
ever made, and a selected band of fifty
soloists The scenic establishment is gor-
geous IN the extreme, painted by the
greatest American artists and the 1900
costumes worn by the vast company are
of Partisan make and design. The fab
RIGS are of the costliest texture and RIGS
est coloring. and the fashions of exquisite
picture effects. and classical. The days
of chivalry when knighthood was In
flower are reproduced with faithful por-
traiture of splendid men and women, and
their exhiliaIa ting pastimes and enjoy
ments The great stage is larger than.
hundred theatre stages combined. and the
massive settings and historical proper
ties require a special train for transpor-
tation. Never in the history of the circus
has a spectacle been produced of the
magnitude and regal splendor OF this
Ringing Brothers performance. AL the
pastimes of the middle ages are exem-
plified in thrilling action by dueling ex-
perts of skill and strength Jousting tits.
sword conbats, spearing contests, aero
batic exploits. equestrian trials, riding
accomplishments, and many other excit-
ing sports of the chivalric age. are Illus
trated in whiriing Journeys. The radiant
costumes and blazing Jewels of royalty,
its courtly dignitaries and smiling favor
ties; the imperial purple and sparkling
gems of ecclesiastical rank: the glitter
and clatter of armored soldiery; the
charm of dancing girls with garlands
singing maidens and devout matrons: the
shield and helmet emblazonry of mounted
knights: the prismatic coloring Of the
swirlng scenes. animated by ever going
and differing throngs; the majestic music
of a soul stirring grand organ, blending
tremendously with fifty solo instruments;
all these brilliant features. and many
more OF fascinating importance. enthrau
the senses OF the spectator. and make
this production the most munihcent and
attractive ever offered the American pub
lie The grand pageant in honor OF the
departure of the Crusaders on their holy
mission is a professional display in which
are presented more interesting historical
types. more beautiful costumes. more
Ella borate scenic decorations. more novel
and enjoying features. and more men.
women and children. and horses, than
ever seen in a huge pectacle az any
other time in the history Of the world
The voluptuous amusement OF the Egyp-
tan court is depicted In a grand Oriental
ballet, This revealing scene Is beyond the
power of words to describe IN its actual
splendors and delights. The enormous
stage is taxed TO its utmost by the be
witchsny dancers. and the tremendous as
semblage OF yariousiy dressed and en-
chanted Egyptians. For cost OF pTodUc-
ton originality. enormous number %
people employed. and overwhelming sue
cess. this gorgeous spectacle rises supe-
rior to anything OF similar effort ever
spread before the human eye In the
grand street parade show dag morning
tsblsau floats bearing national type. and
Characteristic scenes from all over TIE
world. viii be q novel and attractive fsa-
ture. al the people with the great shows
will participate in this free display o. ths
wonders With TIE cIEcIss ara tlf- COS
tuning is the richest ever attempted
Forty elephants. So horses. - cages.
lairs and dens. L bands. - caneis, -
jolly olowns. troops OF ss5Iy ACQUIRED
soldiery. lady riders n Easter-iike nreTy.
ch!ldrsn's chsrtois. tatryIanc pictures.
aristoc-asic whips. and multitude -
other distinctive features viii y fluEa-
mating ssctors in the largest and gran1-
est circus pageant ever orsarfz@f-
Rsu Cling Brothers viii exficit here
Tuesday. October Il and give perform
ances IL the afternoon az o'clock and
evening az o'clock Reervec se2;s. zu-n-
berec and admission tickets All ss soic
Al Hoxe's Js~elry store shcE dsT a.
the same prices charged IN tie ticket
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