WIRTHS' CIRCUS

Evening Post, Volume CVIII, Issue 17, 21 January 1924, Page 8

WIRTHS' CIRCUS

Beloved of the children, and almost as popular with adults, the coming of Wirths' Circus has been awaited by young and old. The first performance will take place this evening on a location in Cable street, near the Taranaki Street Wharf. Always seeking novelties in order to maintain the high standard they have set for themselves in catering for the entertainment of the whole of Australia and New Zealand, Wirth Bros, regularly scour the world for the very latent, and as the result of Messrs. George and P. AVirth's recent tours, some new and thrilling acts are promised. Prince Guiseppi Bignoli, described as the smallest jockey and comedy artist in the world; Bert Hughes and company, who play basket-ball on bicycles; the Egochago Troupe of bullfighters from South America; Big Alfredo, Spanisli clown, and trained dogs from Cuba; Mimi Wharton and Louie. Carmele Duo, jugglers; Evans and Perez, equilibrists. These are a few of the new artists who will make their first appearance in New Zealand, together with the rest of the company. The menagerie has been greatly added to, including ten elephants and Baby Jessie, tbe smallest elephant in the world; also a baby leopard and baby monkey. The zoo will be open From 4 to 5 p.m. Matinees will be. given each rlny from Tuesday, The bpx. plan iv at