“ALMOST HUMAN” BIRD

Hawke's Bay Tribune, Volume XVIII, Issue 297, 1 December 1928, Page 10

“ALMOST HUMAN” BIRD

Nearly evei-ybody knows that cockatoos are clever birds, but all will bo eclipsed by Harmston’s performing cockatoo comedians. The cockatoos are almost human in their intelligence and capabilities. One bird answers any questions from the audience such as ringing any required number on a bell, or telling the time from a watch, or doing little sums. Others play tunes on bells and chimes, and the cockatoo acrobat would make any circus clown jealous with his feats. Each bird has his understudy who can do any of the tricks without going back on to his part. “Cockatoos are the easiest creatures in the world to train,” explains Miss Harmston who has the cZedit for their splendid performances. “After a little patient training they never forget what they have learned, and it is only a matter of impressing it on them in the first instance. They enjoy performing, too.”

“The World’s Euntertainers,” at present touring the world, who will appear at the Municipal Theatre, Hastings, on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday next, will present these marvellous cockatoo comedians, supported by an outstanding programme of vaudeville and pictures. Manelli, who is assisted by Mack, may well claim to be the world’s cleverest juggles, whilst Jean MacDonald will be seen in a delightful living marionette act. Included in the bul is Evelyn May, a petite danseuse of outstanding merit and charm.