Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1915-07-14
cHiLDREN,s CIRCUS.
Arenie Acts Especially Designed For
the Amusement Of Little Ones.

1t may be pleasing fiction that the
modern circus is primarily intended for
the editication and delight of the chill
dren; but the fact remains that no
memory fingers longer in the minds
of men and women than that which is
associated with the entrancements Of
the sawdust arena-the airy. fairy
riders; the whirlins acrohats; the
gravity defying aerialistS; the fooleries
of the clowns: the roar and dash of the
hippodronle races. and the wonders OF
the animal world as displayed in the
travelling TIltIia seTie.
In these days Of hig amusement en-
terprises the circus has become an en-
tertainment for "grown-ups' as we'll
as children, but no astute circus man
ager, who expects TO win continued
success, would neglect the younger
generation IN preparing his program
Of arenic attractions. The manage
rnenr Of the Barnuu1 & Batly Greatest
Show or Earth, which exhibits in
Marshalltown. Thursday. July %.
recognizes this fact by announcing
complete children circus as an integ-
RAJ part of this seasons program. a
recent visitor 10 the big slew thI-
gives MS ~ c-ass.,;r7s q ;;.s.ts fe.tur+:
OF the enter, 3.NrlHi'i-
Among The thousand and one wond
erful sights are many that have been
secured for the avowed purpose Of de-
lighting the children. Little elephants.
tiny ponies, dogs monkeys, and other
animals execute tricks similar TO those
read about IT story books, and the little
ones fairly revel in what 20 their
youthful fancies. IS 9 veritahle fairy
land OF wonders. Such attractions as
the geological display afford them an
excellent idea OF the beasts, birds ard
reptiles existing in the world, and
prove Of distinct educational value.
TaaIero's dog and pony circus, with
the smallest ponies IN the world.
troupe OF tiny Lill!putians, a giant. as
big as ever fancy painted the Goliath
Of the bible or the Magog OF the fairy
tales, a g!aatess, and ridiculous antics
Of the clowns, are all features that ir
resistihly appeal 70 childhood and make
Impressions that VIII never be eradi-
Gated.
There are, i. Is said many other in
Ba!iy siipY, offlicffl 7yiIii- not especially
designed for the children, prove vastly
entertaining 10 the younger element in
ne (. t-Is-elEtS lie 1ilt-ll1StfaS - ~
ion, in addition 70 the notable diSpiaT
Of Wild animals, with lis rare hi:
horned rhinoceros, there IS a kinder
garren Of baby animals. born during
the past winter and spring in The big
shows animals quarters at Bridgeport.
Conn. II the big hippodronle pavilion
$50 performers from all parts Of the
world keep the three rings. four stages.
aerial spaces ard racing track busy
with a varied assortment of new and
daring performances: there are sew
eral novelties Of thrilling character.
and. finally, a series Of exciting races,
one Of whicf-a running contest be
tween ponies with jabhering monkeys
as rtders-is designed 20 appeal TO the
Youngsters in the crowd, and undoubt-
edly does.
The spectacular pageant. "Lalla
Roolzh, by reason Of its beautiful
color schemes. dazzling brilliance and
historical value, proves an interesting
feature for the younger ssr.-Adver-
tisemen-.