Buckles Web Log

Friday, November 20, 2009

From Dave Price

ToniC, originally uploaded by bucklesw1.

Enhanced Naughton Picture.

From Buckles

Scan12346, originally uploaded by bucklesw1.

Eddie Ward, Antoinette and Arthur Concello.

From Mike Naughton #1

RBBB Spain Nov 2009, originally uploaded by bucklesw1.

Poster of RBBB Gold currently in Spain.

From Mike Naughton #2

78, originally uploaded by bucklesw1.

Antoinette Concello and Harold Ronk

From Mike Naughton #3

rbbb 1965 7 acts 1 display, originally uploaded by bucklesw1.

RBBB 1965- Seven acts in one display.

Count PoPo #1 (From Lynne Bell)

Popo and bones ringling, originally uploaded by bucklesw1.

am sending photos of Count Popo DeBathe. He was a close friend of Adonna Houston and her father, Sam. They lived next door to each other for many years and are buried together. in HI He worked for many years at Fairyland in Oakland, CA but was with numerous circuses. I am trying to get more information on the clowns in the photos with him. I know the first one is supposed to be Bones Hartzell (?) the second photo is of Red Skelton, Popo and possibly Legs (?). I am also sending one of Popo with Mr. Morris's Monkeys. I have posted a youtube video of his act in 1927 at http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lHfC1MeVkno . There is also a Video upload interview at http://vimeo.com/6635302. I would very interested in finding out more about the clown in the pictures
Lynne Bell

Count PoPo #2

red skelton Popo, originally uploaded by bucklesw1.

Count PoPo #3

clowns1, originally uploaded by bucklesw1.

Count PoPo #4

popo morris monks, originally uploaded by bucklesw1.

From Bill Schreiber

BillSchriber001, originally uploaded by bucklesw1.

Buckles,

Chris and I returned about a week ago from a trip overseas to India and Bhutan. We were gone for about 4 weeks. The attached is a sample of some of the currency India uses. The front side of the 10 rupee note has a picture of Gandhi on it. The reverse side of the note reminds me of some of the old circus letterhead art. Thought I would share it with your blogsite. Incidentally I recently heard that the Indian government ordered all Asian elephants in Indian zoos and circuses, about 140 in all, to be placed in government sanctuaries. The fate of the elephants in logging operations remains uncertain. We saw quite a number giving rides in Jaipur -- we had never seen so many Asian elephants in one place before. We were told there were 97 in the Jaipur area, mainly for rides and Hindu weddings. We also visited one of the ride elephant stables in Jaipur.

Bill Schreiber

From Mark Rosenthal

!cid_X_MA1_1258411775@aol, originally uploaded by bucklesw1.

Mark, thanks. Sure aren't many elephants like the old days. Gunther and Axel wouldn't have much to do these days. John

John and Mark - - -Thanks.

This must be the unloading for the United Center downtown.

My impression is the entire train went to Rosemont but for the move later downtown only the elephant cars were involved - -better than to walk them all the way. I believe the passenger cars stayed out near Rosemont and the folks just commuted downtown (ca. 8 miles). Likewise, the equipment was hauled (trucked) from Rosemont downtown. Then, for the load out downtown, all of the train will be there and it is off to FL. There will be a brief respite before the Red cranks up again for 2010.

This looks like a red Canadian Pacific locomotive.

Note how the forward rail car has its electrical lines running through a metal sheath on top. That is a newer adaptation. Just when it was done I do not know. I noted it on the Blue cars when they were here (Atlanta) in February.

The elephant with the stars tattooed on her flanks was from the last group imported from SE Asia before imports of new stock were banned. They are said to have come from Burma (Myanmar) but that place has been off limits for many years under the severe government which controls it. I'm inclined to say they were from Thailand.

Richard Reynolds

From Lynne Bell

Scan12346, originally uploaded by bucklesw1.

Article Title:
Orangutans at Great Ape Trust of Iowa will leave in 2013

To view the contents on www.desmoinesregister.com, go to:
http://www.desmoinesregister.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/200911190405/NEWS/911190363

Message:
I am forwarding this for anyone interested in the Orangutans. There are 12 here (including former movie stars) in a very up to date facility but it was damaged in a flood so expansion will be impossible. Many of the apes there communicate by computer.

Thursday, November 19, 2009

Mark Pierson deceased!

> Buckles,
> Received a call yesterday from Jim Zajicek ; With some sad
> news. Jonathon "Mark" Pierson passed away yesterday.
> He had returned home at the seasons end and while visiting his mother
> in Canada suffered a heart attack.
> Mark started on the Vargas show on the big top crew in 1977 and
> eventually worked his way to the elephant dept. He was with Vargas off
> and on til 1993 where he worked under VC Arivett, Tom Larson, Erik
> Jaeger and especially enjoyed working for Ted Polk and Rex Williams.
> He also worked a short stint for Alan Campbell and then worked for the
> Hawthorn corp. under Gary Thomas.
> In more recent times, he spent 16 years off and on working for Jim
> Zalicek around the elephants and later manning the ticket box on Jim's
> Big Circus Side Show.
> Last winter he put some time in at the Endangered Ark Foundation in
> Hugo.
> A private family service will be held in Canada.
> James C. Hall

Buckles,

Didn't know if you had heard that long-time friend, co-hort, worker of Jim Zaichek', Mark Pierson, had passed away a couple of days ago, from a heart attack. There's alot of info on him on "Sideshow World", Face book, etc. Just thought you should know.

Peter Sturgis

Day and Date in Columbia! (From Hal Guyon)

Greetings Circus Fans & Model Builders,

Mark down February 6, 2010 on your calendars for a "BIG CIRCUS DAY" in Columbia, SC. As we have done in the past we will attend the Royal Hannerford Circus at The Jamil Shrine Center for the 10:00 show that morning. Now here`s the "Great News", The Ringling Bros and Barnum & Bailey Red Unit is also playing Columbia that weekend, how often does this happen, especially here in the south. I can only remember one other time. We can see Hannerford in the morning and then catch the afternoon Ringling Show after a lunch gathering, how can you pass up the opportunity to see 2 major circuses in 1 day, and both shows are within 8 miles of each other ! Then, if you are still in need of a "Circus Fix" you are all welcome to join together at my home for more "Cutting up Jackpots" looking at photos, films or showing of models or anything of interest you may have,You are also encouraged to bring items to sale or trade. Please feel free to pass this along to any other fan or friend that you may know that would like to attend. You can contact me at 803-776-1677 or hguyon@aol.com for more information and how to purchase tickets and names of area hotels. Hope to see you all on February 6th.

Hal Guyon

Showfolks Memorial #1 (From Don F. Curtis)

PB140089 (2), originally uploaded by bucklesw1.

Hello Buckles,

I am attaching some photos that I had taken at the wonderful Celebration of Life for Ben last Saturday. I thought that you and Mrs. Woodcock might like to have them.

Best regards,

Don Curtis

Showfolks Memorial #2

PB140091 (2), originally uploaded by bucklesw1.

Showfolks Memorial #3

PB140084 (2), originally uploaded by bucklesw1.

Showfolks Memorial #4

PB140088_(2), originally uploaded by bucklesw1.

Showfolks Memorial #5

PB140090 (2), originally uploaded by bucklesw1.

Showfolks Memorial #6

PB140141 (3), originally uploaded by bucklesw1.

Showfolks Memorial #7

PB140078 (2), originally uploaded by bucklesw1.

Showfolks Memorial #8

PB140083 (2), originally uploaded by bucklesw1.

Showfolks Memorial #9

PB140101 (3), originally uploaded by bucklesw1.

Showfolks Memorial #10

PB140115 (3), originally uploaded by bucklesw1.

Showfolks Memorial #11

PB140126 (3), originally uploaded by bucklesw1.

Showfolks Memorial #12

PB140134 (3), originally uploaded by bucklesw1.

Showfolks Memorial #13

PB140112 (3), originally uploaded by bucklesw1.

Wednesday, November 18, 2009

Got sloughed!

Scan12350, originally uploaded by bucklesw1.

Sir, i am deeply sorry , but i have to ask you to cancel and delete the articles about "le magazine du cirque et de l'illusion" that you scan and show on your blog, because there is a copyright about this mag and this is a private mag printed in France. For example, on wednesday, november 11, you show the pictures from KNIE 2009 and it is written "reproduction interdite" . It means it is forbidden to make copy of these pictures whitout the agreement of the manager of this mag. Sorry again but that is the law!

Polack Bros. clippings #1 (From Buckles)

Scan12410, originally uploaded by bucklesw1.

Polack Bros. clippings #2

Scan12409, originally uploaded by bucklesw1.

Polack Bros. clippings #3

Scan12408, originally uploaded by bucklesw1.

Polack Bros. clippings #4

Scan12404, originally uploaded by bucklesw1.

Polack Bros. clippings #5

Scan12411, originally uploaded by bucklesw1.

Tuesday, November 17, 2009

1952 Ringling Flier-1 (From Eric Beheim)

1952 Ringling Flier-1, originally uploaded by bucklesw1.

Here is the 16-page flier that Art Concello had printed up in 1952 for mass-distribution through the U.S. mails to cities when the Ringling-Barnum Circus would be showing. (According to David Lewis Hammarstrom, this flier was largely intended to help out local sponsors who were supposed to do some of the advance publicity for their show dates.) Looking at these action-filled photos today, I would certainly want to go and see the circus that was offering all of these attractions!

1952 Ringling Flier-2

1952 Ringling Flier-2, originally uploaded by bucklesw1.

1952 Ringling Flier-3

1952 Ringling Flier-3, originally uploaded by bucklesw1.

1952 Ringling Flier-4

1952 Ringling Flier-4, originally uploaded by bucklesw1.

1952 Ringling Flier-5

1952 Ringling Flier-5, originally uploaded by bucklesw1.

1952 Ringling Flier-6

1952 Ringling Flier-6, originally uploaded by bucklesw1.

1952 Ringling Flier-7

1952 Ringling Flier-7, originally uploaded by bucklesw1.

1952 RIngling Flier-8

1952 RIngling Flier-8, originally uploaded by bucklesw1.

1952 Ringling Flier-9

1952 Ringling Flier-9, originally uploaded by bucklesw1.

1952 Ringling Flier-10 (TO BE CONTINUED)

1952 Ringling Flier-10, originally uploaded by bucklesw1.

From Richard Reynolds

!cid_X_MA1_1258404011@aol, originally uploaded by bucklesw1.

This is the Indian rhino calf born on July 7, 2009 at Tampa's Lowry Park Zoo, the first at that zoo.

There are now 54 Indian rhinos in 17 American zoos. That's more than were brought to USA altogether during the 143 years from 1830 to 1973.

From 1918 to 1923 there was only one Indian rhino to be seen anywhere in USA. That was Old Bill of the Barnum & Bailey and later RBBB circuses. He died with RBBB at Ft. Worth, TX in 1926 and was the last Indian rhino to be seen on an American circus.

From Mark Rosenthal

!cid_ED5C04FF-6D61-4FB8-8201-0757C4DC7E46@domain_not_set, originally uploaded by bucklesw1.

Good Morning,
I don't know if any of you were aware of this hippo or not but I found this in the Lancaster ( Missouri ) Excelsior yesterday while reading the microfilm from 1931. I enlarged it and enhanced it the best I could but the right half microfilm is not nearly as good as the left side. I hope you can read it anyway.
Best to you all,
Bob Cline

Monday, November 16, 2009

From Don Covington

> Dear Don and Jan (From Katja Schumann)
>
> It is with great sadness that I have to tell you that my Mother is
> dead (Vivi Schumann). I know how fond you were of each other, but she was very sick at the end.

> Funeral services will be held on Thursday, Nov. 19 at 13:00, at
> Lundum Kirke, where also my Father was laid to rest. Address, of
> course, is at home. I'm sorry to be so short, but I'm out the door,
> teaching tomorrow. long drive, back on computer Monday evening.
>
> Lots of love Katja (please let people know, Larsons etc. thanks)

Arumai Singh

#1a Dailey Bros, originally uploaded by bucklesw1.

Just heard from Norma that Arumai Singh passed away at Joliet, Illinois on Sept. 30.

Clyde Beatty Circus 1949 #12 (From Peter Rosa) Conclusion

!cid_64D7D6BE-AE4E-4D95-9636-288F377DA88E@hsd1_fl_comcast_net, originally uploaded by bucklesw1.

1949 Clyde Beatty Circus, Cheyenne, WY
Fleming - Rosa Collection

Clyde Beatty Circus 1949 #13

!cid_B8E31A09-0330-4F31-AAA3-B055D9F85DCE@hsd1_fl_comcast_net, originally uploaded by bucklesw1.

This was the complete herd in 1949 but I don't know in which order.
"Mary", "Sidney","Anna May", "Babe", "Marion", "Hattie", "Cora" and "Inez".
Buckles

Clyde Beatty Circus 1949 #14

!cid_C58E28BD-9AE8-41F2-A7BB-2261E322E4FE@hsd1_fl_comcast_net, originally uploaded by bucklesw1.

Clyde Beatty Circus 1949 #15

!cid_DF87457F-1C8F-491C-9579-3A2EA6363284@hsd1_fl_comcast_net, originally uploaded by bucklesw1.

Clyde Beatty Circus 1949 #16

!cid_3F5B0202-863A-4734-8457-31F3CFB4CE89@hsd1_fl_comcast_net, originally uploaded by bucklesw1.

Clyde Beatty Circus 1949 #17

!cid_C06087B5-D85F-4DB8-B436-4CDF32489B74@hsd1_fl_comcast_net, originally uploaded by bucklesw1.

Clyde Beatty Circus 1949 #18

!cid_1791A620-C085-49C2-B1F4-AE5EBF7343BF@hsd1_fl_comcast_net, originally uploaded by bucklesw1.

Clyde Beatty Circus 1949 #19

!cid_2EF4FC7D-F39D-4958-A903-0627F465FEEE@hsd1_fl_comcast_net, originally uploaded by bucklesw1.

Clyde Beatty Circus 1949 #20

!cid_85FC4FDC-F2B1-4D70-928A-5B7A2E1B469D@hsd1_fl_comcast_net, originally uploaded by bucklesw1.

From Buckles

SAVE1858, originally uploaded by bucklesw1.

As seen on the Cole Show lot in 1947, my dad with good friend Joe Fleming, the photographer of these Clyde Beatty Circus pictures.

A Farewell Salute!

IMG_7327, originally uploaded by bucklesw1.

Here's to you Ben, You left us far too soon !

Buckles , Barbara, and all. We, the waitress, tried several times to get a good pic,
but the restaurant started to get busy and this is the best that we could
come up with. Hope you agree, its the thought that counts...and we were
thinking of Ben and all of you on saturday especially.

Paul and Diane