Norwich bulletin., 1914-06-23
MOOSE HAVE THOUSANDS
 AT THEIR CARNIVAL.
Parade to the Grounds on Opening Nisht--Jehnny Jones Shows Display Many Features.

That the Moose carnival which open ed on Monday evening at the Battle grounds will be a decided success and will surpass all expectations of the on the opening evening. as it was esti- mated that several thousands of people were on the grounds. The carnival shows are given by the Johnny Jones Exposition company under the au- spices of Rose of New England lodge, No. 950. L. O. o. M. recently instituted in this city, and the proceeds are to be used as a start for the Moose building fund.
 Monday evening about 7.15 o'clock square and headed by the Johnny Jones band, numbering about Is pieces, marched up Franklin street, through several of the principal city thorough fares and thence to the Battle grounds. Immediately following the band was J. F. Bouvier, the Moose organizer. Next came line of six or eight automo- piles, in one of which was seated Mayor Timothy c. Murphy and Joseph George. with city officials in the oth- piles were lines of Moose members. who numbered about 50
 Good Wishes from Mayor Murphy.
 Upon reaching the Battle grounds, Mayor Murphy made short address in which he extended hearty wishes for a successful week. On the earni- val grounds are 20 or 25 attractions. CTS. strong men, wrestlers, merry-go- round, Ferris wheel, a flea circus and many others, not excepting the usual candy tables and ice cream tents.
 One of the principal features is the menageries and tarined animal arena This show is in charge of Captain Curley Wilson .who passed some years hunting and capturing these animals in their native countries. The animals have been carefully trained by Charles Hustin, and the act is in truth a mar vicious one. Other attractions include That Girl Minnie. a snake charmer, A Trip to Mars, Ten Shows in One, Jolly Alma, who is but 19 years of age and tips the scales at s97 pounds. and, Princess Zaida, 2s years old and who weighs but 43 pounds. The flea circus forms the center of an interesting au- dience Pleas harnessed to miniature carts. wagons and cannons exhibit their great strength. and one group of fieas dressed in costume are seen in fancy dancing acts. The Midget, the an exhibition of phenomenal strength, and the world of living wonders. mon keys. rabbits and Bohemian glass blowers never fail to attract the chill dren. There were also free concerts by Vitucci's Royal Italian band.
 Dixieland as another feature, a real negro minstrel act, with new songs and up-to-the minute Jokes.
 Popularity Contest.
 The electrical effect Is especially beautiful and from Preston bridge at night the scene resembles Coney Isl- and. Nearly 10000 electric light bulbs are strlung fantastically along the tops of the tents. the Ferris wheel and the merry y-go-round. The popularity con- test for the handsome $2lO diamond ring opened on Monday and the first count gives Miss Hazel Howard 1z0, Miss Gladys Meier 7s. Miss Grace Kel- sey e2, Miss Ma-Belle Hopkins SO, Miss Mae Kelly s9 and Miss Eva AL lard 27 votes. The contest is conducted by a penny system and daily counts are to be made until the contest closes on Saturday evening.