THE MARIONETTE THEATRE.

Dominion, Volume 4, Issue 996, 10 December 1910, Page 11

THE MARIONETTE THEATRE.

■Miss Gertrude Kobins is reviving the' Marionette Theatre in village centres, and has'invented a little-pack-fiat liome-madc theatro complete with proscenium, wings, and flics, says a writer in an/ English paper.. 'The figures are made, .of uincpins, and-' their actions are- 'controlled from behind tho drop scene, whence also come the words of the play. Miss Eobins .will herself write the plays, and thoroughly believes in tho possibility of a revival of the; old Marionette Theatre in country 'villages. Anything , which goes to lessen the dreadful boredom of : village life to people who hare been educated to the possession of inward resources is a'wort not only of commonsense and usefulness, but oi real, charity. '. Sir Herbert Tree" made a most amusing ■speech at.the opening of the Shakespeare Theatrical Exhibition: at Whitechapel, where Miss Robins.is exhibiting the model of her Marionette Theatre: The speech was not only amusing, but' profound,' as/ for'instauce, v the Temark that "You cannot keep religion alive by killing joy," and another fine-phrase for the dreadful nature of Sundays in.largo English manufacturing centres' was that they were '"a pandemonium of ; gloom." . Tho - Shakespeare performances to bo given every, evening free of charge in the gallery will sometimes be undertaken by well-known actors 'and sometimes by children of the local schools who were roused to enormous interest by the. Children's Pageant, and have been slaying each other with dramatic, honours in .the corners of their playgrounds ever since. • '. Much as we dread their appearance, grey hairs will come. Time scatters' his traces remorselessly amongst us all, but although we cannot in .some cases stay his hand, we niay:do much to hide his ravages and cover .with art the defects of nature. Mrs. Rollcston, when abroad, spent some, timo securing' a. preparation that .will restore the.hair to its.natural colour; r and at the same timo benefit the scalp and ,improve tho growth. Having had. several restorers submitted, her ■choice.was Ur. Waldron's. Not only arc the testimonials'excellent, but the result ,is good. It is sure, safe, and easily applied, :and; is considered in England to bo the' best preparation for concealing greyness, apart from hair-dyeing or staining. Mrs. Kolleston (over Carroll's), 4 Willis Street, has secured tho sole agency for Australasia.* Farmer's Wife—"Has the 3.15 gone yet?" Stationmaster—"Yes, about ten minutes ago." "When will the 4.20 be here, then?" "Not for quite a time yet." "Are there any expresses beforo then?" "No." "Any specials?" "No." "Any goods trains?" "No." "Nothing at all?" "Are-you quite sure?"- "Yes." "Then, John, let's cross tho line." • Floral Art ; in its perfection is seen at MISS MURRAY'S, Vice-Regal Florist Willis Street. Exquisite Baskets, Posies' Bouquets, Floral Designs made of est Flowers. , A special feature of tho firm also is made of decorating for Dinners At Homes, Weddings, etc.—Advt. "Well, Bobby, how is your sister?" asked . the parson. - "Oh, she's sick in bed, hurt herself terrible," Teplied the youth. "I'm sorry to hear that. How did it happen?" "We were playin' who. could lean the farthest out of. the window— and she won." •.