FILMS’ CIRCUS.

New Zealand Graphic, Volume X, Issue 24, 17 June 1893, Page 566

FILMS’ CIRCUS.

r INHERE is no doubt that Fillis’ Circus, now in Auckland, merits the high enconiums which our Southern correspondents have bestowed upon it in each town. When one reads of immense audiences at the two daily performances, not only on the first, but on each succeeding afternoon and evening, one feels safe to say that Aucklanders will not be one whit behind the rest of New Zealand in giving themselves and their children a great treat by attending this marvellous circus. It is a delightful idea of Mr Fillis that visitors to his show like to be comfortably seated, and there is no doubt that he does provide well for his patrons in this and every respect. The most timid need fear nothing even when the beautiful Bengal tiger bounds loose into the ring, but the audience are quite safe—an iron i ailing ten feet high preventing him from coming near them. The menagerie, with its splendid collection of zebras, gorillas, panthers, monkeys, etc., is sure to prove immensely attractive. The lions aie pnt through a peiformance every time the circus is opened. There is no extra chai ga for admission to the menagerie; one ticket does for it and the circus. The horses are wonderfully clever, and the ponies play all sorts of astonishing tricks. The clowns are also a great feature of this Show. The music is exceptionally good, and worth bearing by itself. Of the lady and gentlemen riders, acrobats, etc., it is difficult to speak too highly. The best way, in fact, to find out what the performance is like is to go and see it for yourself. Above all, do not forget to take the children. The circus opens this (Wednesday) evening, and remains open for some days.