The Diary: Pan American Expo

	The Diary:

	P A G E. 5 4.
	Cont'd on page.56.

	Fifteen to twenty minutes were occupied in making a tour of the building
	to see the large collection of animals and birds. After that we found
	seats directly in front of the arena and waited for the performance to 
	begin.

		In a cage nearby, the monkeys began to fight and for the 
	next five minutes, the atmosphere was thick with angry squeals and
	chatterings. Whhen the monkeys had quieted down, the wild parrots began
	and the feathers flew until the keeper arrived on the scene and
	restored order.

		The performance then began with an overture by the orchestra
	and to the tune of " H U N K Y   D O R Y " ( the hottest cake walk taht
	ever came down the pike )- the iron door at the rear of the arena slid
	back, a beautiful young lady entered followed by four great black
	glossy coated bears. The young lady in question, wore red tights and a
	purple tight fitting jacket with brass buttons.  Her name was Madame
	Beaufort, For fifteen minutes she and her pet bears performed and then
	Mediki Trosbastilo the India Snake Charmer was introduced. All the
	reptiles with which she performed were large ones and were of a very 
	startling nature.  The elephants, Jumbo and four others were then 
	brought into the arena and they certainly done their share in entertaining
	the audience. Their performances were all of an intelligent nature.