Last month I happened to see a circus in my town. It was the Kamala Circus. The proprietors of the circus got a big maiden on rent outside the town. This spot was covered with many canopies. Some were meant for the animals while others were for the workers.
As I went there, I saw huge gates having the photographs of tigers, elephants and other animals. The entire place was glittered with light. I entered the arena. There were many seats. All the seats were occupied. Men, women and children were anxiously waiting for the show to start. Soon the show commenced.
The first item to be presented was gymnastics. This performance was given by girls. All the girls did marvellous exchange of swings and walking on a rope.
The second item was a dance by a troupe of girls. They all danced to the accompaniment of a band. This dance performance was highly appreciated by spectators.
Then came elephants. One elephant stood on its hind legs. Another elephant walked over a plank that was placed on the chest of a man while one of the elephants cycled on its own.
Another item was that of lions and lion-tamer. All the lions obeyed the commands of their human master. The item showing a lion and a lamb drinking water from the same tub was also presented.
The show came to an end at 10 p.m. It was a thrilling circus show. Almost all the spectators were pleased with this show. The memories of those scenes are still fresh in my mind.
Vocabulary
Canopies—covering hung above anything
Thrilling—scary and full of excitement
