WIRTH'S CIRCUS.
mo SP«son oi )i-uxa jxroa. urcui opens at King Edward Barracks on Monday ovouinfi. Amorce t&e new I artists specially engaged are the Sydney Brothers, the originators of bumptybnrups on bicycles, throwing, sosnersnults on motor cycles and bicycles. Ires Crottons, hand-balaxicers :ind comedians, trill appear in marvellous feats of strength. In addition there are the three Gammon Brothers, Spanish bats, who perform a sensational net, assisted by an exceptionally smart dog. One of the many etax attractions of the entertainment is th«* ! j»reat animal act. The JMJt consists of six full-grown lions performing to- ' sether wit 3» a number of leopards, bears, and a couple of hooir hounds, forming wonderful tableaux, and a most- excitiuu finale. T3>o star enitnol lof the menauerie- is the giraffe, which will be the first live ono seen in. this ' hemisphere. It is intended to open the i zoo from 4 to 5 p.m.
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Press, Volume LXV, Issue 13342, 6 February 1909, Page 11
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