TO BE SEEN AT THE SHOW

Nelson Evening Mail, Volume LXXI, 18 November 1937, Page 14

TO BE SEEN AT THE SHOW

WONDER SKATING AMERICAN CHAMPIONS AT RICHMOND Grace, poise and perfect balance, combined with crazy feats of ultra daring, have already earned for Rex and Roma Roff the much coveted Olympic honours, which were competed for by 23 nations at Berlin last year. Making their first Nelson appearance at Richmond to-morrow, these daredevil American skaters will present something entirely new and different on their miniature skating floor. Probably the most daring of all the stunts performed by these intrepid wizards of the wheels is the now internationally famous, “Whirl of Death.” To ensure safety, special swivels, nooses and heavy leather ankle straps have been imported from New York for this dangerous stunt, which is only one of their lengthy programme of stunts given at each and every session. The public are assured of the biggest thrills of the show on seeing the champion American skaters. WORLD’S TALLEST MAN £ 1000 TO BE PAID FOIt DEAD BODY At the famous medical conference held at Bournemouth, England. in June, 1935, before a noted gathering of scientists, surgeons, and physicians from all parts of the world, Dennis O'DufTy, the world's tallest man. who was appearing at the Metropolitan Show, was the principal exhibit. It was then arranged, no matter in what part of the world O'Duffy's death occurred, that his body is to be embalmed and returned to the district research of students, St. Martin’s, London, when £IOOO will be paid to O’DufTy's next-of-kin. O'DufTy, who stands Oft siin in height, is only 20 years of age and is still growing. Vsitors to the A. and P. Show should not miss this genuine exhibit. ÜBANGI NOVEL ATTRACTION J Princess Übnngi, the smallest woman alive, recently arrived in New Zcal>-.l direct from her visit to the Coronation. where she appeared in company with other noted non-European rulers at a special dinner party. Übangi is Regent Queen of < —200,000 Lilliputians, who dwell in trees in the Übangan forests of the Belgian Congo. The princess, who is unmarried, is only 25 inches in height. 391 b n weight, 32 years of age, and the charm of this quaint little lady is her silvery laugh and her adaptability, for no matter what company she appeal's in, she is thoroughly at home. Übangi, who thoroughly at home. Übangi. who apart from a few words of English, speaks no other language but her own. w? accompanied to New Zealand by Lieut. Gayscr, an interpreter. who speaks six native dialects. Übangi’s idea of a good spuare meal is white ants, nuts and honey, and a special supply was brought with her, and arrange-

merits have been made for further supplies to arrive weekly. Übangi is insured for £SOOO or £2OO per inch, and has to be returned dead or alive to her tribe within two years. Her photograph appeared recently in the "Free Lance” and a Cinesound short talkie which : s being screened throughout the Dominion has been taken.