Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-07-28

when 1t is discovered consternation reigns. They all feel for the girl who
 has been tilted and the oldest of the trio, Richard Carew, whom Phyllis really loves, attempts to offer con- solation. The play ends with Phyllis
 and Carew in each others arms, the
 Imp freed of The Firefiy and the oth- CT guardians tickled to death that everything has turned out so satis- factorily. The mounting of the piece
 has been made with exceptional care and next week should be the banner one of the season. Polls popular prices prevail.
 WALTER L. MAINS CIRCUS. Speaking of the Cummins Greater
 Wild West and Water L. Main Com bined Fashion Plate shows, which ap-
 pear in this city on Monday, the
 Bridgeport Farmer tells of the per-
 formance in that city on Wednesday las follows:
 Twelve thousand Bridgeporters turned out yesterday afternoon and evening to see the Colonel Cummins Greater Wild West and Walter L.
 Main Combined Fashion Plate shows The largest crowd attended in the evening when the seating capacity of the big arena was taxed to it's ca pacity.
 "It was more than a good show. Original and unique. It introduced to the public galaxy of brilliant and dashing horsemen and the descend ants of four Indian tribes who were once the ruling nations of the North American continent. The feats of horsemanship have never been ex- celled by any similar. The Russian Cossacks and the cowboys divided the honors of the performance.
 ITO add pleasing diversity to the program a number of star circus fea- lures were introduced. There was a den of performing wild beasts, a per forming herd of elephants, a troupe of Arabian acrobats and many other features.
 Two spectacular events were given during the performances, both of which were extremely realistic in the evening. One showed the fire depart ment of the shows in action. A full sized engine and hose wagon are car ried by the aggregation, and a three story iron framed building was erect ed with other structures to show a street scene in western city. The people were seen passing, through the street. After all have retired for the night party of mounted bandits swoop down upon the place and loot a hotel and blow the safe, setting fire to the building. The bandits were driven off by the police and then the fire department was called. The ap- paratus was rushed to the scene at speed, and water poured on the blazing building while the 'oc- cupants of the hotel leaped to safety from the windows into the life nets held by the firemen.
 The other big spectacle was the closing act of the show and was a f1t- ting climax to the program. It de- picted the Custer massacre. The de- tachment of United States cavalry in command of the general with the golden locks was surrounded by the Indians and all felled in lively bat tie. The Custer party is found by a party of cowboys who again raise the fallen standard of the ill-fated troop and Haunt 1t to the breeze amidst the cheers of the audience, which was enthused to high pitch by the real ism of the whole affair.
 "The repulse of the Indians at tack upon the Deadwood coach by cowboys was another of the features of the show and party of Bridgeport young men risked a ride in the old vehicle for the sport of the thing.
 "A drill presented by Female Inn perial Zouaves showed remarkable precision and uniformity in move- ments and tactics which won the ad- of the audience and excited much applause.
 Races. western dance on horse back. roping, bucking broncho riding and shooting. all were, included in the program. and all who left the per formance in closing expressed them- selves as being extremely we'll pleased with the entire shows. and the unani- nous verdict of all is come again." TO sTEEPLECHAsE.
 A trip that should prove especially to those who are unable to take advantage of the Popular Day Excursions is announced by the N. Y., N. H. & H. R. R. Co to Steeple- chase Island on Thursday. August 2. | Special train leaving Waterbury at | kz s-s..