KINKING CONTESTS.

South Canterbury Times, Issue 2165, 25 February 1880, Page 2

KINKING CONTESTS.

The rinking exhibition at the Queen’s Hall, uml or the auspices of Professor Taylor and his aceoinjdished partner continues to attract large audiences nightly. In addition to the clever and graceful performances of ■' Lillie and the Professor, who sing, dance, and go through a variety of wonderful movements on the rollers, the antics of amateurs, who are allowed to fill up the intervals,arc exceedingly diverting. Last eA r cnin°' the hall was rendered resonant with laughter, through the exploits of

the novices. Indeed it is doubtful if anything lias evoy been exhibited on the stage more exquisitely droll than the facial contortions of a sober-minded young man as be swings bis bands in the heated atmosphere, and frantically tries to recover bis balance while bis beds are slowly gliding away from umler him. Fortunately the falls are ddiciiiusjy varied so that the bones of the victims escape permanent injury from repeated concussions, and as their bands arc perfectly free, they take care to preserve their features, so that bruises are never conspicuous, and painful surmises are spared. During the week several hurdle races have come off. On Monday evening the contest was for a gold pencil case. The distance was live times round the ball, over two forms. Seven entered, and J. Davies secured the trophy—time seconds. Last evening the prize, a gold breast pin, was won by Master Hallam in 474 seconds. The contest was very exciting, falls being numerous, and one of the competitors finishing upon all fours. The fun will be continued this evening.