Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1910-07-20
CIRCUS ATTRACTS
THOUSANDS OF PEOPLE.
Two Clever Performances Given at
Sachen Park-Much Disappointment
Because There Was No Parade.

The big show of Adam Forepaugh
and Sells Brothers was the center of
attraction here on Tuesday from early
morning until late at night. 1t
brought thousands of people into the
city and carried away thousands of
dollars. The two performances which
by the attending crowds there being
a combination of clever acts which
We're first class in every particular.
The one bad taste which the show left
was that it failed to give a street
parade beyond the taking of the wag-
ons to and from the grounds. This
having been advertised. the streets
We're lined with people who waited for
hours patiently, but were greatly dis
appointed when it was announced that
there would be no parade. Many nom
sensical reasons were talked as to why
the parade was not given, but its late
arrival, long haul and the time taken
to get the tents up and equipment in
shape all entered into the matter, and
it was too late to give a parade and
have the show start on time
The circus came in two sections, the
first train reaching here at Gas o'clock.
the boat train. The work of unloading
was started but was carried on slow
~, and it was noon before all the cars
had been unloa ded.
There were hundreds about the
grounds a Sachem park and the big
tent was practically filled when the
main show started about $50. band
concert in the center ring was the
opening number, followed by a parade
of the chariots, horsemen and women.
ponies dogs, elephants and camels,
all gaily decorated.
Throughout the seventeen events of
the afternoon keen interest was mani
Tested and much applause given. Par
tfcular attention was given by the show
to the clowns and there were funny
men galore. They had interesting
stunts and kept up a fusilade of jokes
and antics which allowed for no spare
minutes for the audience. The HALEY
comet created a big laugh, as did the
frightening of two women, apparently
local people, but in fact members of
the troupe when the clowns were hav-
ing their fun.
There was the usual attention given
to the riding and elephant mum bers
and the result of persistent training
was demonstrated In all three rings
there was clever riding by both men
and women. but a new contribution to
this line of work was by the Riding
Rooneys in their cart riding act.
There were sensational equestrian per-
formances while the muscular and ac-
robatic wonders seemed to have been
assembled under one tent.
The Japanese have a large part of
the juggling and balancing and as
with two fine contortionists contribut-
ing excellent work
One of the best numbers in the aero
batic line was given by the Morocco
troupe and they showed grace and
ability, performing some difficult feats
and getting a big hand. Joe LaF'leur
in his high backward dive also got a
big hand. while all the attractions in
that display were well selected
As trapeZe performers the Alvarez
duo pleased, as did the Kimball sisters
and the aerial Fosters. the display
showing the pick of the aerial acts.
Hanging by their teeth the three num-
bers doing the butterfly dance in mid
air created a sensation and proved one
of the cleverest acts of the show
The trained seals came in for a big
share of the attention of the crowd.
while, the pyramid of horses and thu,
training required to secure the Iaby-
r1nth effect was amazing.
There was plenty of diversion
throughout the bill which closed with
the hippodrome races by horses. dogs
We're kept busy with the entertain
diversity of attraction that had one
attended both performances he could
not have failed to see something new
The loading of the ears was accom-
p1ished without accident, following the
evening performance, al which how
ever. there was not as large an at
tendance as in the afternoon The
circus left here in two sections the
first going at 1.50 a. IN. and the second
at O'Clock. There were 40 cars in the
two trains.