WIRTHS’ CIRCUS

Manawatu Herald, Volume XLVIII, Issue 2995, 6 February 1926, Page 3

WIRTHS’ CIRCUS

During his recent tour of America, Mr Phillip Wtrth proved himself one of the greatest advertisers of Australia that had been seen and heai’d in the bootleggers’ paradise for years. A “big” Australian in every sense of the word —physically, mentally, and financially—Mr. Wirth has never been backward in telling the world that there is no place like the sunny Commonwealth. Born in Australia, he has always regarded his native country as one of illimitable opportunities, and years of successful struggling to make the most of these opportunities have resulted in his attaining his proud posiuon in the amuse-ment-providing v/«ild to-day. And now, by way of returning the compliment to the country of which he thinks so much, he losses no opening, however small, of letting others know what a fine place it is. It was in this way that he was able to overcome the scruples of sesoral artists in America, who, drawing the huge salaries to which they were entitled, by their world-wide reputations, were somewhat dubious about com.og all the way to Australia. The money they were offered was tempting enough, but only those who have had it to do know what a task it is to induce performers to “hit the long, long, trail for Australia.” However, acting the parf of an advertising agent for Australia in a manner that would turn the migration authorities at Australia House in London green with envy, Mr. Wirth was able to satisfy the doubting ones that they were coming to a fine place. Some of the marvellous acts he secured —Torellis Circus, performing dogs, monkeys, mules, ponies, Capatin Brett’s Seals, Dogs, Monkeys and Bantam Roosters, Honey Sisters and many others; Miss Eileen May, the Lady Elephant Trainer.

The circus will open at Foxton on Wednesday, February 10th for one night only.