WIRTH'S CIRCUS AT TE AWAMUTU.

Waikato Times, Volume XXXVIII, Issue 3213, 28 June 1892, Page 2

WIRTH'S CIRCUS AT TE AWAMUTU.

Wirth's circus arrived in Te Awamutu by the afternoon train on Saturday, and proceeded at once to eivet their large tout in Mr Teasdale's paddock in Bank-utreet. The pouring rain made thn canvas very heavy, but in an hour they had their enormous tent ready for the accommodation of the public. The name of Wirth is now a household word throughout the Australian colonies, the excellence of their show being known and deservedly appreciated. Nearly two years ago they were-in the Waikato before, but this time the feats are all new, with one or two exceptious that bear repetition. Owing to the wet weather and muddy roads, the house was not as good as it would hs.ve been under more favourable cirumstances, hut it made up in enthusiasm what it lacked in numbers, the natives being particularly loud in their applause. The programme began with the unual grand entry of riders, who went through a number of cavalry evolutions. Conspicuous among them was Miss Madeline Wirth on their handsome black stallion, Bannockburn. The way this lady sat her horse while ho reared and bucked was a treat to see. Some clever tight and Hlack rope walking by two little girls, and daring trapeze feats by Messrs P. Wirth and Moraney followed. Then came Master Carl Wirth turning somersaults on a barebacked horse, and the ut,ual hoop business by one of the younger ladies of thistalentod family. A trick pony, some smart tumbling, and an educated pig followed in quick succession. Then Mr Geo. Wirth and his sister gave an exhibition of their wellknown clever bare-backed riding, where she standi-on his shoulders without any support whatever while they gUIop round the ring. Miss Marizles Wirth also showed her clever juggling—keeping knives, balls and plates spiuning in the air while standing upright on her horse. More wonderful riding by the two younu Masters Wirth, and also by Mr Phillip Wirth, who bounds on to the horse's back while it is careering round. Feats on horizontal bars, tumbling by thirteen performers who formed great pyramids four or five stories high, absurd clowns, and more riding, fill up the rest of a long and varied programms that must be seen to be appreciated. They left Te Avv'amutu by yesterday afternoon's train for Otorohanga, having sent tneir stud of thirteen horses up by the road on Sunday.