Bernard's New Circus.

Hastings Standard, Issue 244, 11 February 1897, Page 2

Bernard's New Circus.

This famous circus shows in Hastings to-night for the first time. The management have just completed a tour of the South Island, where they have played to large and enthusiastic audiences, and the Press notices of the performances speak in the highest terms of the capabilities of every member of the circus. A young lady of ten years, known as La Petite Ethele, has attracted considerable public attention for her marvellous performance 011 the trapeze ; indeed, it is claimed that this wonderful child is the most daring * and graceful trapezist of her years in the whole world. The company includes none but the very best artist's, whom is spoken of by the Press as being a star in his or her own particular branch of the profession. Mr Barnard does not claim that his circus is the largest exhibition on wheels, but he does positively claim and assert, without fear of contradiction, that lie has spared no trouble or expense to cater for the public enjoyment by providing a first-class show at the popular prices of 2s and Is. In order to do his duty fairly to his patrons he has strictly avoided all the tinselled delusion of outside glitter and invested his capital in securing the services of the performers and the latest novelties in exhibitions. It is said that those who witness the performance once go a second and even a third time so great is the fascination and so excellent is the programme submitted. Japanese, jugglers, educated horses, dogs, monkeys, ponies, delightfully funny clowns, and 111 fact every appurtenance essential to a first-class circus may be seen and heard to-night in the tent which has been erected in the paddock opposite Ixobert's boarding-house, ami every one should avail themselves of the opportunity to witness one of the most successful shows that ever toured the colonies.