WIRTHS' CIRCUS AND MENAGERIE.

Taranaki Daily News, Volume XXXXIII, Issue 43, 27 February 1901, Page 2

WIRTHS' CIRCUS AND MENAGERIE.

On Tuesday evening Messrs. Wirth's circus was again tho contre of attraction, the enormous tent being well filled by an enthusiastic assembly. In addi'ion to th.i b"f+, of tlio iteais produced on the previous rvening thor<> weie several novel ones that ramnas a phasant surprise tothsniany vi«itfrs who had witnessed the opening performance. The supply of highly-trained trick horses it exceptional and the perfection to which their intelligence has been developed is astounding. The proprietors have evidently a keen eye to the right material for training purposes, and the success obtained is a flattering testimony to the infinite caro and skill beso wed in the process. The wonderful leaping powers of the greyhound " Fly " evoked a succssion of applause th;tt might have turned the hoad of a human being. It was just one of those performancps that must be seen to be reilissd. Marvellous as was the dexterity shown by all the artists on Monday evening they proved last night that they still had greater powers and could perform more wonderful feats. The clown 6 were as fresh with n«w mirth moving matter as if they had cot taxed their witi at all previously, some of the scenes wherein they played a leading part keeping the hous? in constant roars of laughter, Dummy's pantomime being most artistic. Tbe Menagerie a«ain attracted great attention, and the performances by the animals were grettly enjoyed. Tbe afternoon performance was throngel.

TO-DAY. In the afternoon anothor matinee will be given at which children will b* admitted for sixpence, thus giving all the young folk an opportunity of seeing one of the best shows that have come to the town, A visit to such a combined show i', from an educational standpoint, of considerable utility to the juvniloi. In the evening an usually at'ractive programme will b.i presonted and a special feature will bo the entrance of a loral lady into the c lge containing the tigers. Mrssts. Wirth are to Le congratulated on the exci'llenc9 of their entertainment and on the exceptionally gnod mnnngenient, with which it is un, Pull particulars will be found ia icotlur column.