WIRTHS' CIRCUS.

New Zealand Times, Volume LXXI, Issue 4259, 19 January 1901, Page 5

WIRTHS ' CIRCUS.

During their tour of the world the Wirth Bros, clayed an unbroken season of thirteen months in Southport., Eng- | land, during which time they had the i honour of appearing before H.R.H. the j Prince of Wales, who took a keen mj terest in this Australian circus. His, Royal Highness complimented the Wirth Bros, on the excellence of the show. The following is a copy of an illuminated address which was presented to Messrs Wirth Bros, by the people of Southport on the termination of their season iu that town: —“Dear Sirs,— In presenting this address, together with a. purse of gold, w© wish to express to you, on the occasion of your leaving Southport, our high appreciation of Hie valuable services you have rendered to the town, in which for the past thirteen months you have resided. In every philathropic and charitable movement initiated during that time you hare borne an active and honourable part, and what success these movements have secured must., in a large measure, be attributed to the energy and skill winch you and’ vour Gmcient company have displayed in Carrying out the various programmes. We sincerely wish you a prosperous career, and need scarcely remind you that iu going from Southport you leave behind you many loyal and warm-hearted friends, who will ever take a keen interest in your future well-being.” Here follow the names of the 3Layer, Councillors and leading residents. The com. pany’s Wellington season is limited to six night®, consequently the proprietors have determined to give two performances daily during their brief season. The opening performance will be given on Monday, January 21st. and the first afternoon performance on Tuesday (Anniversary Day). A ne.w r feature in the seating arrangements will be introduced. Boxes to seat five persons are to be arranged round the ring, which will bo found very comfortable for private parties. The plan of reserved seats is now open at Holliday’s.