Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-11-23

Just what is this "" circus that
we are seeing advertised SO much
around town lately" And are we
really going to have Barnum and
Bailey's circus here in Augusta" And
what is this all about? These are
few questions that are flying about.
The " circus will be an annual
event in Augusta beginning with the
year 1915. and if it proves as popular
as this type Of circuses have proved
in other cities it will be looked for
ward to by all, with great pleasure
and anticipation. The "" circus is
an indoor circus planned and pro-
NOTED by the physical department
committee of the Augusta Young
Mems Christian Association which is
made up Of the following gentlemen;
F. 6. Harrington. chairman, w. D.
Hutchins, w G. Thomas, c. G. kins-
man, Samuel Titcomb. G. A. Film
wood and c. 3. Henna A suh-com-
mittee has been appointed with spe-
cial attention to the circus, with
Charles G. kinsran as chairman.
These committees have had the cir
cUS idea in mind for some time and
have been slowly evolving plans until
they have prepared a program that
will not be equalled by any similar in
door circus in the country. 1t is per
haps fine tribute to Augusta to say
that the entire program is made up
entirely Of Augusta talent, and the
only thing in the entire program from
cut Of this city are the costumes. and
ii was obviously necessary to go out
Of town to secure these.
At first the plan was to present to
the public those men and boys who
showed especial aptitude in the gym
nasiun classes al the ''Y', but the
material began to present itself until
the numbers were increased to about
2es-inclading work by the young men
on the horse parallel tar, high hori-
zontal bar
The y" Circus is made up Of about $50
people. all Of them from in and aroun
Augusta. The circus is to be held at the
Augusta City hall on two nights, Thurs
CAY. nee. .. and Friday. Dec. 8. Before
the regular circus program. as is Gus
ton2ary in large and popular outfits such
as ours, there will be opportunity to in
spect the side show. which will include
II exhibits. An admission of 10 cents
viii be charged. admitting to all II of
these shows. Passing Oh through the
side show. the public will come out into
the main arena, around which are group
ed the seats. This arena is located In
the middle of the floor and is about A.
feet wide by 60 feet in length, and with.
III this arena is found the 25-foot circus
ring. Reserved seats will be located all
around this arena with the exception OF
the side toward the stage. Seats will also
be placed upon the stage, so that all can
easily see wha. is going on in the center
Of the floor. Only two rows are reserved
in the gallery sides and eight on the
gallery ends. so that there will be nearly
300 seats obtainable for the general ad.
mission price of Is cents. Beside the SIDE
show and the main show there will be
booths at the south end Of the hall 70,
the sale of candy. refreshments balloons
pennants. canes, squakers. sandwiches
soda. etc. While next to this booth will
be located the Hit the Niger booth
where three shots for five will nc
doubt attract many.
The Augusta Cadet Band will pla,
throughout the evening and will give &
band concert shortly before the opening
Of the side show.-Adv