Note 1 — Chapter I · ORGANIZATION.
A. P. Morton translation
Grande banque is a general term for large shows and theatres in a fair.
Petite banque is used for small shows, such as “fatma,” giants, &c.
Banquistes includes all persons showing or performing on a fair ground, circus, or variety entertainment.
I am indebted to Mr. John Holden, the owner of the popular Palais des Fantocche, for these definitions: there do not appear to be any equivalent words in English slang.—Note by the Translator.