ALMOST HUMAN MINDS.

Shannon News, 7 December 1928, Page 4

ALMOST HUMAN MINDS.

WONDERFUL REFORMING COCKATOOS.

Nearly everybody knows that cockatoos are clever birds, and in New Zealand there probably are ; many such birds which talk in a manner quite remarkable. However all will be eclipsed by Harmston’s Performing Cockatoo Comedians. The Cockatoos are al- . most human in their intelligence and capabilities. One bird answers any questions from the audience such as , ringing any required number on a bell, - or telling the time from a watch, or do- ’

ing little sums. Others play tunes on bells and chimes, and the cockatoo p-*. acrobat would make any circus clown %'.! jealous with his -feats. Each bird has his understudy who can do any of the V tricks without going back on to his own part.

“Cockatoos are the easiest creatures in the world to train” explains Mist Harmston who has the credit for their splendid performances. “After a little training they never forget what they learned, and it is only a matter of impressing it on them ' in the first instance. They enjoy performing too.”'

“The World’s Eeiitertainers” at present touring the world, who will appear at the Maoriland Theatre on Thursday next will present these marvellous Cockatoo Comedians, supported by an outstanding programme of vaudeville and pictures. Manelli who is assisted by Mack, may well claim to be the. world's cleverest whilst

Jean MacDonald will be seen in a de

lightftl living marionette act. Including in the bill is Evelyn May, a petite danseuse of outstanding merit and charm. Prices 2s and Is 6d- Children Is.