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10 THE SHOW WORLD July 25, 1908. AMUSEMENT PARKS AT HOME AND ABROAD. w I'H the opening of Luna park, Chi¬ sago, the management of this mid¬ summer amusement resort be- tiiat ilse:.- had filled a ‘‘long-felt- want," which would be greatly appre¬ ciated by the hundreds of thousands of popular-price amusement-seekers of the densely populated south, southwest and west sides of Chicago when they made it a strictly flve-cent park. That they were right in their judgment has been evident for several weeks, as the sea¬ son is well on, and the weekly attend¬ ance has been doubled and in many in¬ stances, especially on Sundays and holi¬ days, record marks have been reached. James O’Leary, owner and general manager, is effecting a complete trans¬ formation, and, while thousands of dol¬ lars are being put into permanent im¬ provements, next season will find the big, breezy, breathing spot at Haisted and Fifty-second streets, as up-to-date the distinction of being the champion Scottish dancer of the world, and his advent may arouse the patriotic spirit of the Scotch in Chicago. The societies of that nationality are arranging for a number of special days during the two weeks’ stay of the band. D. B. Gilli¬ land is the conductor of the band, which will be dressed in the tartan of Clan Fraser. Beside the dancing of Fraser, there will be five other Highland dancers and six pipers, who will give special bagpipe numbers. The “Jaytown circus,” Shepp’s Dog and Pony circus, the Golden Gate and. the big coaster are still important fea- Live Times at Sans Soucl. Those who get enthusiastic over Crea- tore and his band are attending Sans Souci park, Chicago. Thursday nights re¬ quest programs are given. Vaudeville •asgsiggs iSilHil Looking for big Attraction such as TRAINED WILD ANI¬ MAL SHOW, Including Trained Elephant, Camels, Lions, Leopards, Pumas, Horses, etc. We have the most Sensational! Man Eating Lion Wallace Act in America; Also the Largest Elephant in the World and performed by lady trainer. Using! our own special cars for transportation. For terms and full par-| ticulars address. M s BODKINS, 340 State St., CHICAGO