The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1904-05-21
ANOTHER BIG CROWD.
Carnival Grounds Were Packed Again
Last Night.

Despite the fact that the grounds were
muddy in some places. everybody. with
their friends who were in from the coun-
try, was at the Carnival grounds last
night. The entire Pike was literally
packed. Everybody was hurrying to get
to some other part of the ground and
nobody was going anywhere in partic-
ular.
AS is customary, everybody was good
natured. In fact. there were any amount
of people who were laughing simply be-
cause other people were laughing. They
strolled through mud puddles. let others
tramp on their toes and in turn tramped
on those OF some one else and let the
girls poke confetti down their necks and
in their mouths and didn't event kick
when some one would knock their hat
off and rub the all-pervading confetti
through their hair. Every one was there
for good time, and they had it. The
business man forgot his worries and work
and grinned like a schoolboy The mother
who had been staying a home all week
to let the children come had their father
stay at home with them last night and
she went to the show
Everybody went early and stayed late
And thus II is and ever will be. Carni-
val time is when trouble and care are
forgotten In the lighter side of life. The
more substantial things of everyday
life give way to the wonders of the side
show and are reluctantly resumed at the
close of the weeks festivities
The Girl from Abilene" is still excit-
ing admiration with the beautiful life
pictures she presents. This feature is all
that was claimed for it and is a pleasant
picture to remember.
The Willards, In the Palace of Music
are certainly artists in their line The
instruments used are unique and dim
cult, but each is handled in a way that
leaves no room for criticism The vocal
solo by Miss Willard TO the accompani-
ment OF the sweet-tcned chimes. is very
effective. In the four-hanad piece where
in 24o little pieces Of wood are used, the
execution is something commendable
The different numbers here are indeed
interesting and instructive.
The great question. however. that con-
fronts the show going public in connec-
ton with the Carnival is. How old is
ANN" The difficulty encountered in an
swering this question would seem 10 be
great. judging from the faces of those
who investigate the matter If anyone
has been able TO solve the question. they
won't tell, and so the matter is still a
mystery
The lady who loops the loop excites
the admiration and wonder OF all who
witness the trying feat. II looks easy.
but no one has been heard TO express
a desire TO place themselves within the
ball and be turned loose down the in
cline
In fact. all the attractions are good,
some Of them exceptionally so. The great
est fault TO be found is that the seating
facilities of some of the tents is very
poor
The Young Ladies Athletic club has
the exclusive sale Of the confetti and are
doing an immense business. About $50
worth was disposed Of yesterday. From |
all parts of the ground can be heard |
the cry Of "confet-e-e, confet-e-e" and |
there are plenty Of buyers. The ground |
is literally covered with it.
Today is the last day of the Carnival |
and tonight's performances will close /
busy and enjoyable week. All of the /
free attractions will he given at the hours 4
stated and all shows viii give /
complete performances