A RIVAL OF THE SIAMESE TWINS.

Tuapeka Times, Volume III, Issue 194, 26 October 1871, Page 7

A RIVAL OF THE SIAMESE TWINS.

The Siamese twins have another rival, which is being exhibited in Europe. It is a two' beaded negro t»ii'l. On visiting these two negro children, as they are termed, the visitor will see, as it were, two children apparently tied back lo back for a frolic. They are nineteen years of age, and' there is nothing repulsive or indelicate iv their appearance. They are nared Minne and Christine. AVhen they both talk together, both heads move, both tongues are talk nig, both brains are thinking without concert. Touch the head, the hand, or the shoulder of one, and the other knows nothing of the touch ; but if the foot of. either is tapped once," twice, or thrice, the other will tell you how many times it has been tapped. They are both seated on one chair, and the ""fleshy-bony connection is uncovered. It is very large, measuring twenty nine inches in circumference, and begins before the first lumber vertebra. The general circulation of the blood is separate, but as pain and pleasure are felt in common, there must be a constant interchange of blood. Each must will to move her own limbs before moving, but each feels the other move a limb, although she may not see the action. So close, however,are the mental faculties allied, that jthey wish alike, and in eating and '-sleeping the»'e is perfect uniformity. They .are most attractive young ladies. Iv singing they take parts^ soprano and contralto ', 'iv daacing, all four feet ga in perfect time ; iv looking afe yon, each pair of eyes bave a distinct and interestiug expression." They say they are happy, and* wish for no change. '. -