Evening Republican, Volume 21, Number 187, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 24 August 1917 — FREE ATTRACTIONS [ARTICLE]

FREE ATTRACTIONS

Spectacular Circus Five Days /and Evenings—Dates September 3-7. This year again the great Kankakee Inter-State fair will come before the people claiming to give world’s greatest outdoor entertainment. 'For many seasons this wonderful fair has made that claim, and. every time it has made good. The program which it presents is varied, entertaining, novel and spectacular. Its reputation for brilliant programs and attractive entertainment is nation-wide, for it has spared no effort to please and edify its patrons. ' * The unparalleled success of this Inter-State fair as an amusement enterprise have beep due entirely to It ß policy of using every means to procure the best talent available in America. The managers of this fair are experts on amusements. Their trained taste and mature discretion must approve every act that is presented. Their policy is to spend unlimited time and almost unlimited expense in choosing out the unchallenged leaders in every line of vaudeville and circus.

For twenty years the Inter-State fair has brought to Kankakee the stars of the amusement world. For twenty years it has keenly delighted thousands of visitors. For twenty years its patrons have sung its praises in one grand chorus of approbation. And for twenty years its marvelous entertainment has shown unceasing improvement. ’ The following acts with others will appear twice daily, September 3d to 7th, once at 1 p. m., and again at 7:30 p. m., on the platform opposite the grandstand. Holland and Dockrell. These premier equlstriennes, recognized leaders in the art of bareback and circus riding, will appear at the Kankakee fair with a combination of acts never before seen In the sawdust ring. Their beautiful costumes are new, costly and luxuriously brilliant. Their four Arabian horses, decked with brilliant trappings, make a picture of medieval splendor; and the handsome Roman chariot would rival the very chariot of a Roman emperor. Standing upon the backs of these horses, these clever riders perform acts of horsemanship original with them, and equalled by no others. They are artists without a peer, and entertainers without a rival. Ole Barnfield.

Fordfuls of fun are furnished by thia funny phenomenon with his furious flyer. Ole Barnfleld holds the world’s record for speedy breakdowns and curious mishaps. He drives from Funvllle with a carful of Joy and lav-' ishly distributes good will on all sides. Bingo and JJomo. Spectacular aeriallsts performing unprecedented Ron Tan ring feats. Their tremendous strength, their nev-er-before-attempted exhibitions, their unimaginable skill, make them the favorites of the acrobatic world. Gus Hornbrook* Wild West Show. A complete congress of western riders reproduce the sports of the western plains. A full, complete and comprehensive wild west show, abounding in novelties and alive with hair-breath escapes. They feature “Delmar” the most famous Hind Leg and Dancing Horse In the world. Chariot races — using two chariots, horses being driven two abreast by male and female drivers. Three-horse cowboy standing races —using two teams driven by men. “The Hold Up.” AU the accessories of the old-time mall coach robbery are carried, including the old stage coach. Cowboy and cowgirl relay races In which all the horses and all the people participate. Roping of running horses in which expert ropers lasso up to six horses running abreast with one throw. Exhibition of bucking broncho riding, introducing the best girl rider in the country. Capture of the horse thief—depicting summary justice meted out to an outlaw by the cowboy posse. Harris and Kress. Whirlwinds on skates. All the fancy twists and cunning curves of the skatorial science are performed by these experts. With unsurpassed dexterity and graceful ease they go through a volcanic combination of difficult and devious steps. Their act has been the hit of the season and they have received universal plaudits. Gibbs and Gardner. The Foxtrot, the Tango, the Maxixe and all the modern variations and novel adaptations of the terpslchorean art will find their supreme representation in the work Of this couple of national fame- Mr. Alfred Patton Gibbs and Miss Joy Gardner, exponents of the rythmic art, have brought jpy to the hearts of thousands. Their dancing is perfect, their wardrobe is superb. Ab opportunity for everyone to learn the latest dances. The supreme culmination of the twentieth century rage. The Dellamead Pooera. The dazzling beauty, of ancient and modern sculpture is represented in living model poses by this high-grade troupe of posers. The fascinating productions of world-famous artists and sculptors are interpreted. Dellameads have perfected this most recent innovation and their 'work has attained unparalleled distinction. The Flying La Vane. The supreme zenith of spectacular aeriallsm Is reached in the hazardous, scintillating performances of these six wizards of the air. Theirs is the only flying trapeze act, flying from bar to bar. They introduce cutaways, twisters, double pirouetts, single, double

and triple somersaults. Tn a net-work of bars. trapezes and rings, forty feet above the, grpund, they surpass all previous Ttttempts of all the' world’fearless aeriallsts. The premier product of aerlalism. . '. Klippe* Brothers. s The donkey an I the man In a side, splitting burlesque. All the comical capers of stubborn donkeydom, and ail the humorous burlesque of clownland are combined to produce a treat for those who want diversion. They add tons to the sum of the world’s joy. Imperial Ballet. A twentieth century Aepatlonal representation of p; nb.inlne and ballet. A premier dnnseuse with nine minor satellites of the terpslchorean art in nn interesting and splendid array of dancing numbers. This troupe fins won unstinted praise from the mosl exacting followers of this modefti diversion and they come to Kankakee on the recommendation of the highest ex perts in the theatrical and show world, i Hazel Earl. t A dainty, daring, dashing aeridllstc. performs .remarkable acts of bravery afid power In her double high-flying ladders. Her performance is unique for its originality, astounding for its Intrepidity, and admirable for its beauty. Ferris Wheel Girls. Five dainty beauties of the Parisian type constitute a troupe of acrobats who present a perilous program of high,aerial work on a revolving ferrls wheel. Wonderful trapeze acts, daring casta and headlong dives follow each other in speedy succession. For beauty this act has no equal, and for daring it goes to the limit. The Shipmans. Comedians extraordinary and funmakers nonpa riel they keep the audience rollicking with roars of laughter. Quick tricks, original repartee strikingly different from anything else make this one of the most popular acts before the American public. They are likely to turn up in most any section of the /Sir grounds and perform antics to the delight of the patrons of the fair. Ardell, the Fearieea. Dashing fearlessness and astounding intrepidity characterize the unusual work of Ardell, the man on the pole. At the top of an unsupported pole, seventy feet above the earth, Ardell executes daring and death-defying phenomena. WltK rare courage this young dare-devil scoffs at danger and boldly stares death in the face.