New Britain herald., 1919-05-21
ELkS' BIG CIRCUS
 "OPENS WITH A BANG
Main Tent Is Crowded to Capacity Wonderful Freaks Exhibited

The Elks' circus is here. The opening performance of the three nights attract took place last eve ming, and there was a big and good natured crowd on hand. The satisfied look on the faces of the attendants and the many laughs heard during the evening were accepted by the management as indicative that the show pleased. The novelty opened with a street parade which was wit messed by thousands of people. Lead ing the procession were Joe Haffey and Exalted Ruler Joseph G. Woods in a handsome surrey drawn by a spirited horse. Incidentally, "E. R. Joe' wore "stovepipe."
 The grand chariot and it's driver attracted much attention and there were many cheers along the street for the wonderful manner in which the driver handled the reins. One of the circus managers rode in the back seat of the chariot arrayed in circus fash ion with a silk hat a full dress suit, a red string tie, yellow shoes and cane There were cowboys, constaE bles, animals and all of the access sories of a big circus in the parade. At it's conclusion, a free outdoor exhibition was given by Signor Reed. Inside the main enclosure the barkers were kept busy shouting the exhibits, and the Chinese Giant. the Bearded Lady and the Snake Charmer were the exposure of all eyes. It is won- derful, the manner in which the latter holds her vicious reptiles under per- feet control. The Bearded Lady has little to do and she does it we'll
 The Double Bodied Boy attracted much attention. Much fear was en- tertained by some of the circus at- tendants in venturing into the tent 1 covering the Wild Man. The man. ! agement has made every provision to safeguard the public against this 1 creature. It has been stated that the management would gladly give s1,00o to anyone making Sober Sue smile, but those in charge of the tent re- ported at the close of the show that
 the receipts were intact.
 Thre Three-Legged Boy comes in
 for a full share of the honors in the
 great midway. Quantity, quality and
 satisfaction" is the slogan of those in
 charge of "The Days of '49" a real
 Western \ meIodramatic scene. The
 mana agement estimates that more sat
 isfed patrons of this tent left the
 Elks' last night than in any city if
 has ever played before. There is
 bevy of beauties and the "bad man"
 is usually found in evidence. Several 1 encores of "Whad'dye Coin to | Have?" were sung, recited and shout l ed during the evening. It is aptici- l pated that the ''S. R. O." sign will be in evidence this evening
 The ice cream and peanut vendors 1 spent busy night. Their attractive
 ness added greatly to the receipts. And the workers on the lemonade end
 should not be forgotten in both of these respects.
 Madame Xxi, Ri, the noted Egyptian l seeress, has the combined palmist ! powers of some of the grea test ex- i ponents in the country bemmed in, and the manner in which she told some of her audience their innest thoughts, their past and future, was amazing.
 This evening the circus manage ] ment offers that phenomenon, Mile. 1 Jada, in her daring slide for life. free l 10 the public. The band, as usual l will render one of its high class con- l certs in front of the main tent, and i the big show is scheduled to start at : o'clock sharp.