WIRTHS' CIRCUS.

Wairarapa Daily Times, Volume XIII, Issue 4226, 23 September 1892, Page 2

WIRTHS' CIRCUS.

Notwithstanding tlie fa t that heavy rain fell almost the wholo of last evening, the seating accommodation of Wirtli Bros, 1 mammoth tent was fully taxed, tho attendance being surprisingly large, especially when the wretched stale of the weather is taken into consideration. Messrs Wirth Bros, are by no means strangers to a Masterton audienoc, and the reception they received, last night certainly proves that Masterton people think well of them and their entertainments, Although the' great tent did not arrive from Eketahuna until the afternoon train, everything was in readiness at the advertised time, and without much delay tho performance commenced, oponiiig with a olever exposition of triple horizontal bar work, by Mr P, Moreni, two olowns at the same time causing much merriment by attempting Mr Moreni's feats. A' performing pony which danced, skipped, walked on two legs, and did many other remarkable things followed, Then came daring riding acts by Mr Moreni, in which ha turned back somersaults and jumped through hoops with his horse at full gallop, The appearance of the Bedouin Arabs, who now came on in their picturesque native costumes, was the signal for tumultuous applause, followed by silent wonder at the marvellous gun-spinning—which fairly rivalled greased lightning—terrific scimitar combats and amazing feats of Btrongth, Then came a double riding act in which Miss Matizles and Mr Georae Wirth appeared to advantage/and were deservedly applauded. Miss Madeline Wirth followed,on her splendid blood stallion, tho animal—under her perfect control—doing almost everything but speak, Afterwards came some clever riding and leaping by Miss Wirth, and a funny aot by the olowns who kept the large audience in roars of laughter bj their really clever foolery. Tho acrobatic brothers act, by Philip, Carl, and Herbert Wirth and Mr Moreni, was the next item, and was a wonderful exhibition of what can be done by training, pluck and endurance, Rounds of applause greeted the brothers at overy feat and spurred them on to fresh efforts, This over Miss Edith Wirth bad the ring to herself, her bare-backed riding being undoubtedly the most daring of tho equestrienne acts performed, concluding with a wild ride through blazing hoops. The next portion of the entertainment was one in which fourteen members ot the company took part, forming themselves into human pyramids. This aot called forth very general approval, being one of the prettiest in the programme. An interval of ten minutes followed, after which two very young ladies gave an exhibition of wire walking. Then came more clever acrobatic acts and funny business from the clowns, the long programme concluding with what might be termed an entertainment of itself, viz:-the performance of the Japanese troupe. Such wonderful juggling feats are seldom seen outsido Eastern lands as those performed last night by tho Royal Japs. Top spinning extraordinary, conjuring with fans by a real Japanese lady, and some truly wonderful balancing feats, made this part of the entertainment good enough to draw a large audience by itself. To-night (Friday) will be positively the last night, and as many people consider this to be tho best show Messrs Wirth Broa. have yet brousht to New Zealand, another large house may safaly be predicted.