AMUSEMENTS.

Stratford Evening Post, Volume XXIX, Issue 88, 2 June 1911, Page 5

AMUSEMENTS.

HIS MAJESTY’S THEATRE. The picture shows at His Majesty’s still continue to draw good houses, and there is no doubt the excellent selection of films submitted each week is worthy of every support, comprising as, they do the latest and best dramatic, scenic, educational, industrial and comic numbers obtainable. Last night’s programme was one that contained a series of films of more than usual attractiveness, and the large audience was not slow to show its appreciation. “Picturesque Japan” was full of scenic interest, showing a quaint funeral procession, Geisha girls, and taking the rapids—a most thrilling experience. “A Child of the Ghetto,” “The Red Cross Seal,” “Hearts and Politics,” “His Baby’s Shirt” (drama), and “Cask-making in Cetta” (industrial), were much admired; while “The Birth of Flowers” was a masterpiece of kinematography, and has to be seen to bo realised. The Pathe Gazette series contained fine numbers—Frozen Russia, football, stecplechasing, etc. The comic clement caused great amusement, and everyone left the theatre with a smile on their faces, clearly indicating the good time they had spent. Just before singing an illustrated song, “A Baby for Sale”—which was thoroughly enjoyed—Mr. Will Diamond drew attention to the fact that there were about nine film-makers on the market, and that night the names of eight of them appeared at the bottom of pictures shown, which was proof that Mrs. Bernard was studying the Stratford public. The programme will bo repeated to-night. The enterprising proprietress lias arranged for a gigantic double holiday, program mb -of the latest Star pictures for Monday night. ORCHESTRAL SOCIETY’S CONCERT. The Orchestral Soceity’s second concert of the season was held in the Foresters’ Hall last night, before a disappointingly small audience, the excellent programme submitted deserving far better patronage. ' The orchestra had prepared a good selection of new pieces', which were played in excellent style under the conductorship of Mr C. H. Rogers. They opened the concert with the march “New Colonial” (Hall), and in the first part of the programme were also hoard to advantage in a waltz by Czibulka. A highly popular item was tlio overture “Guy Menuering,” in which were introduced a number of well-known Scottish airs. The second part was opened with the intermezzo “Melodic d’ Amour” (Engelmann). The many quaint effects in the salon mazurka “The Squirrel” (Eilcnbcrg) were well brought out, and the American one-poem “Breezes from the South” (Myddleon) was well received, and a portion had to bo repeated. A now departure in the vocal section of the programme was the inclusion of a couple of unaccompanied male quartettes, and the audience fully appreciated the efforts of Messrs Bond, Lewis, Wilson, and Wilkie in “Stars of the Summer Night” (Hatton) and “To-night” (Beethoven). Mr Twiss was unable to sing last night, and his place on the programme was taken by Mr Walls, who sang “Maid of Athens.” and as an encore “Mary of Argyle.” Miss Songster was heard to advantage in “Whisper, and 1 shall Hoar” (Piccolomini). and Miss Wilson gave a [rood rendition of “The Mcs- ' sage” (Blurnentlml). Miss Rogers played a violin obligato for Miss Sangster’s'song, as did Mr. Rogers for Mr Wulls’s song. Mr F. W. Wilkie contributed a humorous recitation, for which lie was twice recalled. Excellent accompaniments were played by .Mrs Penn and Miss Black. CORONATION SKATING RINK. The proprietors of the Coronation Skating Rink notify that children will be admitted for 6d in the afternoon. This,is in view of the children’s carnival to lie held shortly. Skating will also bo continued till 10.30 on Saturday evenings.

KAIAPO! COSTUMES! ONE GUINEA EACH!! Surely there’s some mistake about that; just fancy, a Kaiapoi Costume for 21s; it’s absurd on the face of it.” No( there's no mistake, it’s the Robinsons who are offering them, and •that’s good enough. Listen, ami they’ll tell you all about them. Of course, they arc not this season’s productions. nevertheless they aio good, seniceable garments, as Kaiapoi manufactures always are. If you are looking for something of that kind, and want service more than style, you’ll get them right hero and at fully a third and less than half the original prices. Although they arc mostly light colours, they arc warm and comfortable. Some Eton, some b "c ai .i >OOIO short jack ds. winio the skirts, although not “hobble,” arc all that* could ho desired, and worth far morn than the price quoted for the whole costume. There are only few—they only want to lie seen to ho snapped np. Two other prices, 255, 2!)s 6d, at Robinson’s Manchester House."