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bes of dazzling splendor, In a chariot decked with gold;-- She's the Fairy Queen I'm told. Close behind her two enormous Elephants, first-rate performers, Stalk along with heavy tread, Sending on their trunks ahead. Here is something very funny, Surely worth the entrance money; At the sight what laughter peals!-- 'Tis an Elephant on wheels! Close behind him a relation, In a state of perspiration, Dons his specs, and wields his fan Just like any gentleman. Here is Jumbo, gentle creature, Kindness shown in every feature; On his back the children are, Safe as in a jaunting car. Shetland ponies--small and stocky-- Each one mounted by a jockey-- March 'twixt Elephants and Giraffes; 'Tis no wonder Towser laughs. Hark, the trumpet loudly pealing Knocks the plaster from the ceiling, As there marches on the course The Jumbos of the police-force. Clowns, and Dogs with queer expression Have their place in this procession; And 'tis hard for dogs, I know, On their two hind legs to go. Who are these with courtly manners Bearing lofty poles and banners? Faithfully they represent Followers of the tournament. Next a line of pretty pages Our attention close engages; The Chinese Giant in the rear Making them like dwarfs appear. Here's a funny turnout, surely, With an Ostrich lashed securely To a coach, Zenobia shares! And well the bird the burden bears! Goats upon the mountains ramble, And in harness sometimes amble; But a tandem-team like this, Is a sight you should not miss. Through the desert Camels travel, Speeding o'er the sand and gravel, Bearing heavy burdens too, Which in our land they could not do. Here the roads are rough and stony; And the Camel's back's so bony, None but Clowns would dare to go On them, with the Circus Show. Goodness gracious! Did you ever? Here are harnessed up quite clever Two Giraffes! The whip they heed; Nor venture at a break-neck speed. A Soldier comes! On stilts he's stalking! Back of him a Dude is walking, Either side of him a friend As you can see;--AND THAT'S THE END! ***END OF THE PROJECT GUTENBERG EBOOK THE CIRCUS PROCESSION*** ******* This file should be named 10749.txt or 10749.zip ******* This and all associated files of various formats will be found in: http://www.gutenberg.net/1/0/7/4/10749 Updated editions will replace the previous one--the old editions will be renamed. Creating the works from publ
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