The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-07-16
ADJUSTMENTS
At East Lake

Every inducement Is being offered by the management of East Lake to bring their patrons and friends out to the park
 this afternoon and evening for pure and wholesome enjoyment. In addition to the regular run of attractions, a splendid concert will be given by Hebbelins band. appropriately arranged for the occasion and the programme will consist or some very beautiful medy overtures. waltzes. | serenades marches and solos with band
 accompaniment.
 A special programme at the Casino has also been arranged for the day, and there will be special offerings of instrumental and vocal selections. among them solo | by Baby Isabella. The vaudeville bill at the Casino is undoubtedly the best | that has ever been offered at the park, | embracing in all five of the best and highest class performances available. The. skit entitled "A Bit of Nonsense, by Francis Raymond and Baby Isabella, has completely captivated the audiences from the very beginning, as have the very original performances of Ferris and Copeland in their line of rapid-fire com- edy; Cliff Watson, the blackface come- dian, and the popular songs of Ben Dun- can.
 With it's numerous and splendid attrac- tions numbering more than sixty, and the special features offered almost daily through the generosity of the manage
 ment, all combining with the picturesque ness of the locality, East Lake IS un- doubtedly marked by many advantages
 superior to the largest amusement parks in the whole country. The truth of this assertion Is obvious from tho magnitude of the scale upon which the plans of the park have been materialized. East Lake | is the ideal place for those who look | for fun or amusement or recreation. It's | idea is cosmopolitan to suit the needs l of the citys life, upon it has grown and | fourished. In addition to all the pleasure
 devices, the manager, Robert E. Mur- | phy, during the expiring week has or | fered two of the biggest and best free att 1 fractions ever remembered at the park. namely, "Count the First" the educated monkey, who performs with a kni1e ana 1 fork, on roller skates and on bicycle l exhibiting many attributes or the human family and the thrilling performances
 of Lowbo, the high-dlver. who plunges | into the waters of the lake from the top | of a ladder 75 feet in heighth. large | crowd will be at East Lake this after- | noon and evening and special arrange l ments have been made for their entertain | ment.
 flung him Into the middle Of the road.
 The wonder is that in the course of all these exploits not a policeman happened
 to cross their path They had barely sent the lover sprawling when young Italian
 workman who was quietly going home.
 came round a corner. He was face to face with one of the three ruffians, who,
 without any warning, plunged a knife into
 vital part and killed him almost on the
 spot The lover. who had meanwhile re-
 covered, heard the dying mans groan,
 and was able at last to find a policeman.
 By that time, however, the trio had taken
 to flight, but as the police know their
 names and occupation 1t is to be hoped, | for the safety of the general public. that
 the miscreants will soon be under lock l and key.