What's in a Name?

Many Circuses, many Model Circuses, not a few family businesses, and even a video game series use the naming convention of "Bros" or Brothers. There were actually five Ringling brothers, once upon a time, but most of the time there are no actual brothers.

It's just a time honored tradition, and a good one, too.

So what about Boas Bros? Well, as it turns out, Charles W. "Doc" Boas was blessed with a younger brother. Con F. Boas was not actively involved in the day-to-day operation of Circus Kirk or Boas Bros, and was geographically separate from Dad during the time he was building the model Boas Bros show. I am sure he was supportive of Dad's circus adventures. If he contributed any financial support I don't know, and don't intend to ask.

In the photo below, taken on Circus Kirk during our bail-ring years, Con is the one with the drink, "Charlo" (aka Doc) is the one with the cigarette. Looks like a pair of big-time operators to me.


Next time, we will see how the cleaning of the model is going.