"THE SHOWS BEST SHOW."

Waikato Times, Volume 100, Issue 16811, 1 June 1926, Page 6

"THE SHOWS BEST SHOW."

A TREAT FOR THE KIDDIES. DON'T MISS THE ORAXGATAXG. CROWDED, CRAMMED AXD JAMBED " See tlic Orangutan?, Ihc Show's Best Show! " In raucous tones arc heard these phrases among: the titterings of the announcer as Ihc Show visitor edges his way among the dense throng at .Toyland in the space at the western end of "3 groat display in Ward Street. 'IV say that the marquee where the Orangatang, there are two of them, were on exhibition this afternoon was "packed, jambed and crammed" at every session is not overstating Die position. "What is the Orangatang?" readers may ask. These remarkable animals, which have been imported direct from their native haunts in South Africa, arc as human as it is possible for animals to be. In fact they can perform many acts which indicate the human touch to a prominent degree. They arc just as human as an ordinary child of two years. "Wonderful!" the audience chorused as they saw them performing at the opening session today and the feats achieved by these quaint jungle inhabitants thoroughly justified the exclamation of astonishment. The Orangatungs understand everything that is said to them and I heir presence during Show Week- will prove an interesting attraction I" adults but an event of unparalleled importance In the kiddies. Xo 0m 1 nee.' be afraid or them; Ihcy are as barmless as a baby. This is absolutely the first appearance or the Orangatang in Xcw Zealand and this novel display in the lent next, to the Globe or Heath, promises to be the prime attraction of the, amusement section of the latest exhibition. The Orangatang entertainment will be open every day and every evening between this and Saturday. If you miss seeing the Orangatang you have failed to do the Show. So take warning and look for the Orangatang hrst and foremost.