The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-10-23

tock's should not be missed. for 1t can
not fail to appeal strongly TO the young,
middle aged and elderly.
There are all kinds of lions, tigers,
jaguarys, panthers, bears and hyenas,
not forgetting the chimpanze Consul the
Second" and that star" in the man-kil-
ling line. the ferocious lion Baltimore"
One wouldn't want to exactly make pet
or boon companion OF any OF them, but
they command the respect OF the audience
and many a comment along the line OF
"Well, / wouldn't be that trainer for
million" could be heard on all sides.
A circular iron cage occupies the entire
stage space with an entrance at the back
OF the stage and one on either side.
Through the former the animals and their
trainers make their entrances, the other
evits being used for the attendants. There
is no danger OF any OF the performing
animals getting away, as the lecturer
states, and a wave OF relief is felt when
he says Il; especially when you see a
prince OF leopards or lions come stalking
or steathily creeping through the en-
trance.
One might possible pick out what could
be termed a feature "act." but It would
be indeed difficult. for they are all ex-
cellent and where one would be especially
pleasing to one individual It might not
be so attractive TO another-t's a matter
OF personal preference. that's all!
The first act on the program is Mon
sieur Joyat in the world challenge COM
bination group, composed OF a wonderful
Russian bear, DOC" a fighting tiger call
cd "Goldie," a hyena, leopard and sew
eral bears. 1t is. indeed, a thrilling act.
for "Godie" showed her mean disposi-
ton" and wouldn't jump the little fence
for long time. but was finally conquered,
after venting her anger by chewing to
is clever bear and had a lovely disposi-
tion as compared TO "Goldie," and did
some great balancing on a rolling ball
and several other laughable stunts.
Following came Consul the Second"
missing link I'm the form of
chimpanzee, Signor Tannellias trainer.
The little animal enters in his dog cart
driving like a human and about as well
as many Of them and eventually gets
light meal using knife and fork in quite
as proper a manner as one sees at times
In some places. Several little dog friends
or the consul appear later and do funny
little acts running between the wheel
spokes Of the pony cart. while in motion.
and lodging in and out between the
ponys legs
Nine Morelli followed with a string OF
leopards and jaguars. ten in number, and
her act made every man, woman and
child sit up straight and breath hard.
These animals are probably the most
treacherous OF the cat tribe, but the
nervy woman had wonderful control over
and made them do her bidding. even the
particularly obstinate one, cross be-
tween leopard and a lion. A sem-amus-
ing feature OF the act was Nellie" one
of the string who SENS TO be sort OF
self-appointed guardian over her mis-
tress and allows her 10 cares.s her
Next, according TO the program, was
the equestrian lion D'Artagan and his
canine companion Chocolate" but it was
announced that an accident had occurred
to the horse and this act was not given.
There next appeared snake charmer-
n Hindoo princess by the name OF Matt
Hari. so said the progrom, who took lib
critics with leveral large reptiles I'm n
manner that would send the cold shivers
down the backs OF some men and all
women.
An act that pleased nightly came next
In the shape OF Rey Fills I'm n potpourr,
OF animal comedy. Fills had a funny
makeup and surrounded himself with n
He made them do all sorts OF funny
stunts and used almost anything handy.
a chair. high hat. n toy pistol or a whip.
To make them respond 20 his will He
pulled Mr.. Lion about by his tail walked
on him. and the big brute did not. seem
inglpvtake uRkiffatr-tc- FITS football taC-
tics. However. the other lion often gave
out few grunts. which interpreted
that" Fills appeared absolutely AZ home
with his wild ones, and certainly any
man that can be as funny as he under the
same circumstances-well he's a come.
dian OF tho frst water.
program somewhat with a bit OF clever
! tumbling. which was well received.
The last act was Merry Gaillard. the