AMUSEMENTS.
BALLOON ASCENT TO-DAY. Great interest is being evinced in the ballooning exhibition to be given on the Sports Ground this afternoon by the Beebe Balloon Comqany. The spectators on the ground will be afforded every opportunity of witnessing all the extremely interesting details in connection with the ascent and descent.' The beautifully designed and gaily colored parachute will be exhibited and tested by the experts. The inflation of the huge balloon will' be carried out in full view of those within the ground, and should prove both interesting and instructive. Whilst the balloon is being held down by a large body of attendants, the parachute -will be folded and affixed to tihe fork ropes, and as each detail is being carrout out Mr. Beebe will explain its object to those present. Immediately after landing, the aeronaut, Mr. Sebphe, will make his reappearance in the arena," and full details as to the flight and height reached, as registered by the aneroid, will be made public. Admission, is one shilling for adults, and 6d for children; but free entry may be liaijf upon presentation at the gates of an empty lib., Suratura "D" tea packet.
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Taranaki Daily News, Volume LIII, Issue 193, 24 November 1910, Page 7
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194AMUSEMENTS. Taranaki Daily News, Volume LIII, Issue 193, 24 November 1910, Page 7
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