Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1906-08-03
Luna Park Amusements.

The Navassar Ladies Band, the only mu-
steal organization outside of Washington
which ever had the honor OF appearing on
the White Lot adjoining the Executive
Mansion, and which enjoyed most sue
cessful engagement at Washington Luna
Park earlier In the present season, has been
secured for return to that popular amuse.
ment resort. They will arrive In Washing.
ton Sunday afternoon, August 9th, and will
be heard In the musical shell each afternoon
and evening during their limited engage
ment OF one week. The Navassars are, per-
haps, the most noted lady musicians now
before the public, their work being Of suf-
fciently high standard to put them In Q
class entirely by themselves.
Miss Lillian Sieger, the celebrated cornet-
ist, is still prominent member Of the Or
ganization and will be heard in several solos
during each concert. The saxaphone sex
tette, which made such hit during the pre-
vious engagement at Luna Park will be
heard to excellent advantage ell next week.
Their work received the highest praise from
critical Washington, which Is evidence suf-
hclent that their efforts are not without un-
stinted commentator. The band numbers
fifty artists and contains 10 its personnel
some of the most famous players that have
appeared in this country.
Owing to his immense popularity, Albas,
the sensational high wire performer, will re-
main another week at Luna Park. This Is
positively his last week, however, for con.
tracts In Europe will not permit OF his re-
naming longer In this country. Albas is
said to be death defying" performer, and
his thrilling feats on the wire justify the
title. Although all of his performances In
mid-air are extremely dangerous, his last
act-that OF sliding down a 9O-foot wire
balanced only on his heads by far the
most exciting. This man is positively with
out fear and his work is the most sensational
OF any of the artists who perform like feats
His act takes place at 2:15 and 9:15 P. M
daily.
A number of important changes have
taken place at Luna Park during the pas
few days. Manager George E. Gill has pro
vided free dancing every afternoon and hal
brought the popularity OF the immense ball
room into instant favor. Another feature o.
the Park Is the provision OF free admission
to all school children, whether residents o
Washington, Alexandria or elsewhere, every
Saturday afternoon. The children are also
given free rides on the Merry-go Round
Old Mill, and free admission TO the Tours o
the World.
Several new attractions have been install
ed along the famous "Trail," including {
new illusion in the Temple Of Mystery
called "Spookdom," being new version Of
that celebrated illusion, 1.-THE Third Room.
In it persons are made to appear and vanist
at the seeming will of the illusionist, pro
voking all kinds Of merriment among thu
spectators.
The provision of free dancing and more
than five great free attractions each week Ii
serving to bring the popular amusement re-
sort into even greater favor than during the
weeks that have passed, and the Park man
agement Is TO be congratulated for provid
ing such rare entertainment for amusement
seekers in the vicinity Of Washington.