WHITE'S CIRCUS.

Evening Star, Issue 11684, 17 February 1902, Page 4

WHITE'S CIRCUS.

Wirth’s circus, hippodrome, and menagerie of performing wild animals will again be on view in Dunedin on Monday next. Wirih Bros, always bring something new, and tin’s year the principal novelty will be the tiger act It is claimed that this is the first time in the annals of circus history of a tiger performing the bounding jockey act on horseback, and also of two tigers being harnessed like horses to a chariot and driven round the ring by a third. The Press speak of tills' act as a most daring and thrilling performance. The riders, acrobats, gymnasts, clowns, etc,, were personally engaged by the proprietors on their recent travels, when they visited every country in the world. The proprietors are both Australians. While in Southport, England, on 13th luay, 1898, they had the honor of performing before and being complimented by His Majesty King Edward YII. (then Prince of Wales). The booking will be o]>ened to-morrow at the Dresden Music Warehouse.

His Aim.—“ Mamma,” said Charlie, “ I f.hinfc- 111 bo a preacher when I grow up.” “Very well, my son,” replied the fond mother, “ but wliat put that idea into your head?” “Well,” replied the little fellow, 'I suppose I’ve got to go to church all my life, anyway, and it’s a heap more fun to walk around and talk than it is to sit still. Mrs M'lntosh’s Hair Restorer can be relied on for keeping the head cool in hot weather and making the hair soft and glossy. Procurable at A. M, Hendy’s, hairdresser, Princes street, for 2s and 3s 6d per bottle.— LAdrU