DANCING IN A LION’S CAGE.

Temuka Leader, Issue 1703, 25 February 1888, Page 3

DANCING IN A LION’S CAGE.

Mr Arthur Woodcock, chemist and druggist, of Norwich, provided his fellow-townsmen with a sensation ref centlj. Wombwell’s menagerie was then in the city, and one morning the citizens were startled by a printed announcement that Mr W oodcock would in the course of the evening enter one of the lion’s dens in the menagerie. This attracted a large number of people to the exhibition; indeed, at the hour appointed for the “intrepid exhibition” every foot of ground inside the menagerie was occupied by an eager and expectant audience. Shortly after half-past eight Mr Woodcock made his appearance in evening dress, leading Madame Salva, “ the lion tamer,” and was received with cheers by the company. Upon arriving at a cage containing five Barbary lions, two wolves, and a dog wolf, the small iron door was opened, and the lady stepped into the den, being closely followed by Mr Woodcock. At the direction of the lady the beasts retired to a corner of the den, and then, to the accompaniments of red fire and stirring music from the band, the lady and gentleman waltzed round the stage. The audience complimented the executants with cheers, to which they both bowed, after which the “ unaccustomed one ” retired from the den. Mr Woodcock repeated his 4 marvellous experiment twice on the following day, which ?had the immediate effect of filling the exchequer of the menagerie.