AMUSEMENTS.

Stratford Evening Post, Volume XXIX, Issue 103, 21 June 1911, Page 5

AMUSEMENTS.

HIS MAJESTY’S THEATRE. SPECIAL CORONATION PROGRAMME. This evening a special Cor option programme will be submitted at His Majesty’s Theatre, comprising- some of the best films yet placed before a Stratford audience. Included in the list arc such pictures as the following:—“The King at Parliament,” showing King George to advantage in scenes of his liretime; also the groat emotional drama, “Two Orphans,” and the stirring drama, “Convict 700” ; “The Lie,” “Told in the Golden West,” (dramas); “A present for the Wife,” “Riggolo,” “They would Roller Skate,” “Tomorrow is Pay-day,” “A Persistent Lover” (condos); “Rotterdam from White House,” “Bonrgct Lakes,” Patlio Gazette series, topical. Jhis “Arab Customs,” . (scemesj; and “Patlio Gazette” series, topical. Hus programmcwill he repeated to-mor-row (Thursday), Friday, JUKI Saturday evenings. WEST’S PICTURES. To-night ail entirely new programme of latest films will bo displayed at the Town Hall by Wc«t’s Pictures, something out of tho ortlmary being promised in view of it bc*ing Coronation week. Tho picture' machine will he in tip-top working order, and perfect projection is promised. Every picture is a gem, and patrons arc guaranteed a good evening's amusement. Patlio Frercs coloured film “Kioday Equilibrists” is' a grand picture, shelving the marvellous strength of the people, while the colouring is beautiful; it is finite up to the standard of this well-known firm’s films. “Tho Cowboy’s Vindication” is a thrilling story of tho Wild West—should ho seen by all. “His Trust,” in the time of tho American Civil War, shows a husband leaving his homo for the war. Before going he charges his faithful negro servant to take every care of his wife and daughter. News comes home of the husband’s death. The enemy ransack tho house and set fire to it', the faithful servant risks his life in saving his trust from the burning building and then gives up ins own homo to his mistress so that she may Jryve shelter in her time of trouble. Altogether, it' is a most thrilling story. “African Industries” is a very fine industrial picture. “Pathc’s Gazette” gives the latest nows of the world. Other pictures, which space will not allow to describe, are “Effecting a Cure” and “Davy Jones’ Domestic Troubles” (dramatic), “Tommy’s Trumpet,” “Lea Enlists,” “Tim Writes a Poem,” “Tontolini and the Dogs,” all of which will cause screams of laughter. To sec is tho only way to believe what a lino programme Wests are showing. Overture at 7 o’clock sharp. THE SCARLET TROUBADOURS. ■Mr Edward Branscombo is presenting to theatre-goers at tho Town Hall, on Friday and Saturday, 23rd and 24th June, the famous “Scarlet Troubadours” from London, after ono lons scries of brilliant successes in Australia and New Zealand an.l South Africa, where they have succeeded in appealing not only to the taste of those who enjoy good music, hut also to" those who enjoy harmless fun, clever wit and humour. The personnel of tho company comprises seven gentlemen and three ladies, ail artists that have reached the giddy heights of fame in their profession. The performances given by these talented entertainers is a combination of music, mirth and mem aicnt, and has always proved enjoyable to all classes oi’ theatre-goers. A South African exchange, in commenting m “The Troubadours’ ” entertainment, says: "Tr-osc who are asking a change from tho typical music hall, the* alleged comic opera and the staid formality of the concert, can rest their weary feelings at the “Scarlet Troubadours” ; indeed, they can have them made as good as new. It further testimony bo required the fact that these artists are sent hero under the direction of Mr Edward Branscombo is sufficient guarantee of the excellence of tho company. Box plan at Grubb’s Music Warehouse. THE ROYAL HAWAIIANS. AN IDEAL ENTERTAINMENT. Mr. Harold Carr arrived in town yesterday to make arrangements for the opening of tho Royal Hawaiians here. Tho company, which is a remarkably clover one, has played most successful seasons throughout Ameiioa and Australia, where they have established record attendances for any entertainment of its class. Tho Royal Hawaiians are a high-class combination of tho host singers, instrumentalists, and demonstrators of native dancer, that has over left America and tiie Pacific Islands. The Australian press speak in the most flattering terms of this remarkable combination, as also did ’tho American ’pauses doling the tour of the Royal Hawaiians through that continent. The “Chicago Tribune” described their performance as a season’s joyous musical success and a pleasure that comes but seldom in a musical life time. The entertainment has for its essentials tho charm of distinct novelty, exquisitiveness of native music and songs and native dances of the spectacular and sensational order. Added to these are solos ami conceited items on sweet toned native instruments of the harpsichord tvpe, and on all English programmes of tho very latest English and American concert successes that ( are still the rage of the old world. The programmes to he presented in tho Dominion lias been most carefully chosen, and make for an evening’s amusement of the highest order,’ and embrace items that have been tho success of two -continents'; together with these arc tho Hawaiian melodies and the harmonising of tho Hawaiians. which are so sweet that Robert Louis Stevenson said they could charm for over. Mr. Carr states that not only is tho Royal Hawaiians combination tho most musical one that ho has been associated with during 20 years of a theatrical career, but it contains all tiio elements of a sensational success—the singing, the inr.trumcntiilisation. the spectacular, and.weird dance items, and, above all, the high mental calibre of each member of tiie party, calls for exceptional mpnlarity. It has boon determined in order that theatre-goers and non-theatre-goers alike shall have an opportunity of witnessing the wonderful performances of the Royal Hawaiians. that the charges of admission will hd made as low as possible, so the prices ha ve been fixed at 3s. 2s. and Is. Tho box office is at Grubb’s Music Warehouse.