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Ashburton Guardian, Volume I, Issue 40, 27 December 1879, Page 1

Entertainment. C O M N R A SPECIAL TRAIN OF 2S CARS TO CONVEY CHIAR I N I ’S royal Italian circus AND PERPORMIN 0 ANIMAL S. ASHBURTON—FOR ONE DAY ONLY. AFTERNOON AND EVENING. MONDAY, JANUARY TH E sth. SIGNOR G. CHIARTNFS ADMIRABLY TRAINED HORSES. a la haute ecolc, are the models of perfection, evincing in their performance the near approach of brute instinct to human reason. Attractive, Interesting, Instructive. A GRAND CONGRESS OF ARENIC STARS. THE BEST RIDERS! CHAMPION LEAPERS ! NEW PERFORMANCES ! NEW ACTS ! NEW FACES! Comprising a Cluster of the most Talented Artistes in the Profession. A GRAND CONSOLIDATION OP GENIUS. THE BEST ORGANISATION TRAVELLING. Among the Wild Animals—the finest and freshest ever submitted for the public approval and appreciation—will be found A DEN OF PERFORMING ROYAL BENGAL TIGERS ! Which will be introduced to the audience by CHARLES WARNER, The intrepid Tiger Tamer, who handles these ferocious beasts without the slightest fear. THE PERFORMING BISON! The colossal beast is from the Rocky Mountains of North America, and will be ridden in the character of a WILD COMANCHE INDIAN. THE PERFORMING HUANACOS! From the Pampas of Patagonia. THE EDUCATED ZEBRAS! From South America, will be introduced by Mr. Fred. Sylvester. NS These intractable species of the animal kingdom are the only ones ever known to perform free in the arena. A SCHOOL OF PERFORMING DOGS. Exhibiting the most wonderful canine sagacity—performing acts incredible if not seen. EVERYTHING NEW AND BEAUTIFUL ! A World of Foreign Features. The whole forming the LARGEST CIRCUS EXHIBITION Ever seen under one management. Superb Display of Prowess by the Great ROYAL ITALIAN CIRCUS! This Powerful and Mammoth Combination offers the Finest Exhibition on record. PRICES OF ADMISSION : Dress Circle (chairs) ... ... ...‘ ... sa. Stalls (carpeted seats) ... ... 3s. Pit ... ... ... ... ... ... 2s. Children under nine years of age half price. SPECIAL RATES FOR SCHOOLS WHEN COMING IN A BODY. AFTERNOON PERFORMANCE AT 2 O’CLOCK. , Notice.— Signor Chiarini advertises no special feature that he does not exhibit—and has no rival worthy the name in the profession. The old reliable, “Always good, now better than ever.” DO NOT FORGET THE DATE-MONDAY, JAN. 5. 304