SOLE BROS. CIRCUS

Hawke's Bay Herald-Tribune, Issue 47, 11 March 1937, Page 6

SOLE BROS. CIRCUS

Last Hastings Performance A full and varied programme that plovided much of interest to everyone was presented at Hastings last night, when Sole Bros. circus concluded lts two-night season. There was again a, big attendance, in fact, the attendance was an improvement on the first night, and this is a very good indication uf the merit of the show. Action and brightness charaeterised the whole performance, and the applause that greeted each aet was well merited, for individually and collectively the performances were of an unusual high standard. Animal acts occupied quite a good portion of tho programme, the performers including tigers, elephants, horses and dogs, and it was surprising the varied entertainment that these animals proyided. Apart from the cage and animal acts tho entertainment providod by the acrobatic turns was exeellcnt. Attractively costumed,. the big troupe of men, women and girls wcnt through a truly marvellous series of actions that were both a delight and a thrill. No circus would be complete without its clown, and in this direction the circus was replete for there was excellent fun provided. Tho whole show wa© presented with a delightful smoothness and interest was maintaincd throughont, and it was with j regret that the programme came to an end, thougli few realised until the end that they had been entertained for well over two hours. Immediately after last night 's performance the circug departed for Waipawa and several performances are to ba given in Central and Southern .Ha^yke 'a Bay towns,