COLE'S MAMMOTH SHOW.

Observer, Volume 1, Issue 9, 13 November 1880, Page 70

COLE'S MAMMOTH SHOW.

The -Circus is coining to town. Yes, ~we am to have a great big double-barrelled Circus, with a menagerie attchment. Is ot one of the ordinary. affairs which we were wont to see. in the days of our boyhood, but a great combination of herculean propositions. A vast consolidation of all that is marvellous. Many shows rolled into one, and, from what we are led to believe, the grandest exhibition enterprise., .eve* bro ught to this part of the world. Certainly no show ever came to us bearingso many encomiums and. marks of praise, and none have ever been able to present one-half so many sterling features Just think of it. The mammoth tents are to be illuminated with the great

electric light. What better illpstratiwi of 'superior ■magnificence could be given. With this brilliant artificial sun, the darkest night is converted into glorious day, and the fair sex will especially appreciate its refulgent power, as it gives realistic hues to their ribbons and furbelows, and produces the most beautiful flesh-tints upon the face and hands. Who would miss seeing it ? Then there are one and a thou-and other thing-; equally interesting, to say nothing about the les-er novelties. Cole's Circus is a "stunner" and no mistake. Its mission is to please. People will go to see it because they will be made happy" With the antics of ci trio of comical clowns and the gay manoeuvres of three .■■core of skilled artists, how eonldanythingel.se be expected? The Circus is an event of importance, and when one secsthe lieet-footcd steeds conic dashing into the arena,

bearing ilie smiling equestriennes, all hearts bent with one accord, ami all hands join in one acclamation of delight. The ladies exclaim "How sweet," '"Aint it nice," &c. Other amusements may be remembered with pleasure, but the Circus is never forgotten. And with such an array of marvellous wonders as Mr. Cole proposes to exhibit we predict that all will be_ amply repaid for attendance. You will see things that you never saw before. You will see things that yi>u may never see again. Those intrepid renal bicycle riders will make your

hearts leap in your mouths, by their deeds of daring upon a slender wire, on which they glide with their frail and fragile vehicle, defying all laws of gravitation, and risking their lives upon a single strand of wire. But even this thrilling performance is set at nought by the brave achievements of Mdlle. Linda Jea'l, the heroine hurdle-rider, who drives the audience wild by her reckless adventures upon a bare-back horse, and dashing through hoops of lire over high hurdles, and making perilous leaps into seething flames. Then, too, you will see the wonderful specimen of equine intelligence — the famous troupe of thorough- bred stallions, seven in

number, all working together in the ring at once. Each one the very picture of beauty, and all trained to a degree of intelligence which border on the marvellous. They drill like soldiers, sit erect in chairs, form tableaux, and obey every command a\ ith wonderful precision. In the menagerie you will see strange animals and ferocious beasts from every known country. Birds of gorgeous plumage, reptiles of fearful proportions, monsters from the boundless deep, and denizens of unexplored jungles. But we cannot mention all. It is a great show — so say all who have seen it.