WIRTH'S CIRCUS

Rotorua Morning Post, Volume 1, Issue 156, 24 February 1932, Page 6

WIRTH'S CIRCUS

COMING ON SATURDAY j . _____ Surpassing all previous successes, Messrs. Wirth Bros. have for this tour of New Zealand assembled the greatest array of talent yet seen in this part of the world. From all corners of the universe artists have been secured and in introducing the 1932 Wirth's Cireus, Messrs. Wirth Bros. strongly cement their claim as "The greatest show on earth." Headed by the world famous riders "Kazbeg's troupe of Russian cossacks, Wirth's Circus present the original Russian riders who def eated ridefs of all nations at the New York rodeo in 1929. Every conceivable deed on horseback is performed with I the greatest of ease by these darei devils of the saddle. The appearance of "The Four Uessems" demonstrates how gravitation may be overcome and has earned for these continental wonders the title of "The boys who defy gravitation." Miss Yvonne, clever contortionist, "The Four Sylvesters" juvenile wonders who turn and twist like little pieces of india-rubber, "The Santey Duo" a whirlwind sensation, Mr. Philip Wirth, junior, presenting for the first time his original "jockey act," "The four Miss Wirths introducing "Les Quatr'e Hirondelles" an artistic aerial musical novelty, together with Wirth's mighty array of 300 people, wild animals, etc., all go to make Wirth's Circus an attraction for young and old. i The circus will appear in Rotorua for one night only on Saturday, February 27. Prices of admission have been kept to a minimum and children under 10 are admitted at half price to all parts. Reserved seats may be obtained on the day of the circus at the ticket office. From 4 till 5 o'cloclc on the day of the circus, Wirth's zoo of 14 cages of wild animals will be on view, when all the animals are fed. Parents are advised to bring their little ones as this session is interesting, amusing and educational. Among the many animals are lions, tigers, white polar and brown bears, black panther, cubs, leopards, zebras, monkeys, wombats, elephants etc.