WOODYEAR'S CIRCUS.

New Zealand Herald, Volume XX, Issue 6818, 24 September 1883, Page 5

WOODYEAR'S CIRCUS.

The circus on Saturday, on both occasions, was largely patronised. At the matinee the crush was so great that an extra row of chairs had to be placed in the dress-circle, and the stalls and pit were also crowded. The performance was a repetition of that previously given, and in many respects the entertainment was more than equal to any ever previously exhibited in Auckland. The gymnasium is especially good. The ground tumbling is a great success, partly from the number engaged together, and partly from the cleverness of the individual performer. The somersaults over six horses placed together was graceful and clever, and the crowning feat of throwing a double somersault over four horses was loudly applauded. Miss Shiels, in her balancing feats on the high trapeze, is a feature, and she may fairly lay claim to be the most lady performer in this line who has ever visited New Zealand. The clowns, four in number, kept up a fire of funnyisms which kept the audience in excellent humour. The feats of horsemanship, the clever trick pony, and the cleverness of the ape Zulu, each in turn claimed the plaudits of the audience, while Mr. (Silvester's clever dogs and monkeys afforded special delight to the children. The circus will remain open during the present week.