THE COURIER
A CHARITY 6IR6US.
The charity ball project having been brought prominently before
the public by The Codkier much interest has been aroused in this
form of diversion for "sweet charity's sake." The Courier has re
ceived several communications on this subject proposing various
plans for the successful execution of the ball project which may be
published in a subsequent issue.
One of these communications, however, contains a suggestion that
is, in our opinion, deserving of immediate attention.
A gentleman whose name we withhold at his request suggests
that 'instead of a charity ball, which, is no longer a novelty, a
charity circus be given."
Our correspondent proceeds to point out how in the last few years
leading citizens and prominent society people of eastern cities have,
for the sake of some charitable purpose, joined together and present
ed an amateur circus. "In Boston" he says, "one of the principal
society events of last season was a circus given by people iD swell
circles. I do not remember whether this entertainment was for
charity or whether it was simply a social diversion; but I know that
in many places these circuses have been given for charity and I
submit that something of this kind might be done in Lincoln. Lbt
us vary the monotony a little. Do something with at least a trace of
originality in it."
We think the suggestion is a good one, and as we think of the vast
amount of material, we might say raw material, there is in this
cent as a Lamb."
Frank Zehrung as Little Boy Blue would givo eclaugh to the
affair.
W. P. Meyer would draw as the Circassian girl, while Will
Clarke could sell tickets for the concert.
Guy Hurlbut could be one of the chariot horses, 'cause he's so
swift.
John T. Dorgan could stand on his head and mark up the price
of coal with his left foot.
Dick Townley would make a good bearded lady.
Chris Camp could sing a solo if the people wouldn't go away
when the show is over.
Charley Gregory could wear tights and float in mid air as a
cherub.
And any amount of other clever features could be introduced, an
one of which would be worth the price of admission.
By all means let us have a charity circus.
A DISAPPOINTMENT.
He:
"I prithee tell mo where you live
Oh maid so sweet and rare."
She:
"I am ye miller's daughter, sir;
And live just over there."
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town for a first class circus
performance, we are inclin
ed to become enthusiastic
in our-endorsement of this
suggestion.
Whether we have a char
ity ball or not let us have
a charity circus by all
means.
It would be unlike any
thing we have ever had
before, and its success
would be, we are certain
assured from the very
start.
Permission to turn re
presentative hall into a
three-ringed circuB could
be easily secured upon a
proper showing. There
will bo a real circus there
anyway, commencing the
first cf the year, and the
board of public lands
and buildings could not
well refuse permission
for an amateur hippo
drome. Mr. Bryan would make an excellent ring master, with special
supervision over the side shows. His wide experience ought to make
him a valuable acquisition.
Mayor Weir could appear as the spotted boy, and h could inci
dentally amuse the crowd by telling how it feels to monkey with
the buzz saw.
Tommy Allen's face has been so drawn 6ince Tuesday that he
could occupy a platform as an original freak.
Judge Strode, might we think, be induced to give an exhibition of
fast rupning that would be taking, and R. A. Hawley might appear
as the invirsible candidate.
There could be a pacing race between Tom Cooke and Ralph
Johnson.
Frank Polk could sell sky blue lemonade.
Fritz Westermann has already spoken for the job of posing as
the $10,000 beauty.
Charley Magoon, if properly approached, would, no doubt, consent
to do his jumping act, i. e., a straight jump in the air of sixteen feet
cracking his feet together thirteen times before touching the ground
winding a Waterbury watch at the same time.
Judge Parker could give a song and dance and do an act of "Inno-
Farmer Pumper (in the milk business): "What kind of an animal is that?'
He:
"Of all ye maids I ever saw,
You are beyond compare."
She:
"Oh, thank you. 6ir. Oh
thanK you sir.
Your words are very fair."
He:
"So I would ask you some
thing now;
If I might only dare."
She:
"Now you may ask me
what you please,
For anything I care."
He:
"Then will you nrtrry me?
For we
Would make a goodly pair."
She:
"I thank you, Fir; your
offer, it
Is most extremel r.ire.
But, as I am already wed
You're late, Bir, for ye
fair."
At this ye bachelor walked away;
And talked to himself of th lass so gay
"Her hair is very decidedly red;
And her eyes have somewhat of a cast in her head;
And her feet are large; and her hands are coarse;
And, without I'm mistaken, her voice is hoarse.
Tis a bargain of which I am very well rid;
I am glad, on ye whole, I escaped as I did."
Howard Pyle.
FREE STREET CAR FARE.
On the Western Normal and its transfer lines to all students, resi
dents of Lincoln beginning Monday, Nov 12th and continuing ten
weeks.
Thorough collegiate courses, splendid commercial, short hand, tel
egraphy and music departments. Call at Western Normal and make
arrangement. . W. M. Croan,
President.
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