Evening Republican, Volume 17, Number 117, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 16 May 1913 — Page 2 Advertisements Column 2 [ADVERTISEMENT]

able, but to take a quintet of sea lions, performing out of the water, their natural habitat and to put them through o course of stunts, including walking tight rope, playing as a brass band, juggling rubber balls and other articles and even doing comedy stunts, is at most unbelievable, and for once that hackneyed phrase, “must be seen to be appreciated,” is apropos. One of the seals gets many laughs by his trick of applauding each stunt by the other seals. He does this by means of his flappers on the sides of the stand from which he works. Capt. Wesley is a young chap of likable personality, and there is a cleanliness and neatness to the entire act that goes far toward making it an unusual animal act and a great favorite with the ladies and children.”