LUNA PARK

Sun (Auckland), Volume 1, Issue 20, 14 April 1927, Page 15

LUNA PARK

EASTER PROGRAMME At Luna Park, what is claimed to be the world's supreme animal act will be presented in every detail, as presented by Mr. T. Bra Hey, the proprietor, in the English, French and American music halls. Bradley’s Monkey Hippodrome and Jazz Band since arriving in Australia have broken all records for attendance. The attraction is magnetic. Upon the rising of the curtain the monkey band are seated on a dias elaborately dressed and waiting for the signal from the conductor. One almost hears him say “attention,” then from the first down beat of his baton the band open with their overture, keeping in pefrect time and in perfect tune. Should any member show any laxity during the overture the conductor immediately singles him out and admonishes him in language that is only understood by themselves. These interludes, which occasionally occur during their rendering of a piece, are humorous in the extreme, and are much enjoyed by the t dience. The trainer, Mr. Siloski, who has controlled the act for the past 10 years, attributes the great success it is enjoying to kindness and perseverance and the systematic daily training of the

animals. A particularly strong vaudeville programme is in the vaudeville marquee, featuring the prince of ventriloquists, Mr. Fred Foley, and his droll partner, Coster Joe. HongKong mysteries (“where do the ducks come from?”), needle-swallowing and the sensational bullet-catching trick are but few of the items presented. Luna Park will be open on Saturday and Monday afternoon for special matinees in addition to the evening's showings.