Barton Bros Circus

Horowhenua Chronicle, 7 October 1915, Page 2

Barton Bros Circus

JJaj'Lun iiros. with their coniplcLe Jiew circiJK will give a periormance at Levin to-morrow (Friday; evening. tSuicc the previous visit Mr JJarUiu luts oearched l'ar and wide for new artists, and has been succes&ful iu nis enterprise, and is able to produce several oi the most sensational turns ever introduced into a circus arena. The Three Dentines are marvellous aenalists who peiforin a number oi deatli-defying feats. Miss Linda Dentine, one of the clever team, goes through some remarkable evolu Lions on a rope held in the tooth of her partners who hang by the to<;s to a horizontal ladder. Shand and Shaud are comedy acrobat*; with a greatreputation, and present an extremely

clever and original net. Miss Kitty •Slkukl is an acknowledged lady " champion acrobat. "Moe" AenoiiH and Alvino, direct from St. Leons United States circus, have brought with them quite a budget <at humorous sjiyings and sketches. Another special attraction i'oj , the tour is "Coco and Oliico." engaged under arraangeuient with Mss--6iis Fuller and iSons. They are described a.s "Human Chimpanzees," and introduce wonderful and weird acts, which' cause arwi-fc amusement. Popular favourites are Alicia, a skilful lady juggler, Miss Ivat<? Montgomery, the lady equestrienne, Miss Ethel Ash ton. the clever and versatile artist. Mr Roy Barton is Btill recognised a.s the premier bareback rider of the Dominion. Tex MoOloud is a genuine Mexican cowboy and a skilled shot. A wonderful performance will he given by Gardiner and Le Mar, champion exponents of ju-jitsu. Tommy James, the well-known buck jumping rider will appear with a full complement 'oif trained horses mules and monkeys. A daring and sensational free exhibition will be given by Mr Victor Dentine at 7.30, when he will slide from the top of the huge <tent suspended only by the teeth.