Caption: A lot to support . Circus rehearses for summer tour at Ascot In winter quarters at King's Bice , Ascot trick riders , tight rope walkers , and animal trainers of Bertram Mills Circus are rehearsing new thrills and fresh acts for the crowds for their annual summer tenting tour which commences in a few weeks . The tour this year is to cover Wales and the South of England . Photo shows , the performing elephant stretches his legs in a front hand balance . 1 April 1936