Perry Bros.’ Circus and Zoo

Manawatu Times, Volume 64, Issue 96, 26 April 1939, Page 7

Perry Bros.’ Circus and Zoo

ARRIVING PALMERSTON NORTH TO-MORROW MORNING Perry Bros.’ gigantic Circus and Zoo will bo arriving in Palmerston North to-morrow morning by special trains to commenco their season of lour nights and ono matinee. It is duo to arrive at Palmerston North railway station at 0.45 a.m. Perry Bros, aro acclaimed by press aud public to bo tho greatest show ever to leave the shores of Australia. It is a glamorous revelation of everything that a modern circus should be, produced and presented under one of the largest marques ever to be seen in New Zealand. Coming direct from Europe is the Plying Dunbars who are claimed to b tho most sensational act yet to visit Now Zealand. They perform miraculous teats whilst flying iu mid-air 40 feet up iu tho dome of tho big top. Their act is dangerous, stimulating and sensational. This outstanding act will be supported by ono of the strongest combinations of circus performers ever to visit New Zealand. There is a new team of Continental circus clowns and dummies who can be relied upon to produce com edy that is as diversified as it is origiual. They are by far tho most unique clowns and dummies to ever tour Australia and New Zealand. Their versatility is as remarkable as their accomplishments. Never in all history has any circus made such an instant hit. Press praise is piled on, crowds continue ta flock to every performance. It’s the cleverest, funniest, fastest and most sensational show ever to hit the sawdust ring. It is a show of merit and distinction setting a sensational standard in present day circus entertainment. Every now and then a combination comes along that is a inasteripece in circus art, such a combination is the Perry Bros.’ of 1939. Besides their wonderful circus entertainment Perry Bros.’ also take prido of place with their mammoth zoo of 18 cages of wild jungle animals and herd of elephants, it is the largest travelling zoo in Australasia. This zoo will be open from 4 to 5 p.m. daily for the feeding of the wild animals. This as well as being entertaining is of very great educational value and something that will linger long in one’s memory. The huge marquees will be located in Main Street. There will be a special matinee on Saturday at 2.30 p.m.