AMUSEMENTS.

Stratford Evening Post, Volume XXIX, Issue 126, 20 July 1911, Page 5

AMUSEMENTS.

o “THE BAD GIRL OF THE X'AMILi.” There was a fairly good attendance at tiic Town Hall last niglit to witness tlie production of “Tne Bad Girl of the Family,” and from the uproarious laughter throughout there is no room to doubt the audience’s approval or the efforts of the performers. The acting of Mr. (J. R. Stanford, as Harry Gordon, was a feature or the piece, while Miss Ada Guildford as mo "Bad Girl,” and Miss Adele Ivelly us Gladys Erskino gave realistic interpretations of their respective parts. Mr. Meroort J. Bentley as Lieutenant Marsh, Mr. Bert Linden as Harry Gordon (the villain of the piece), and Mr. P. V. Scully as Lora Ersidue, had much to do, and did it well. Mr. Tom Curran and Miss Lilian \Viseman kept the house alive with their comicalities,„ helped largely in this direction by Barry Gordon’s quaint sayings and doings. HIS MAJESTY’S THEATRE. In spite of the counter-attraction, skating was fairly well patronised last night. to-night a complete change of programme will he submitted, including jjme of the finest dramatic pictures seen in Stratford. “Two Little Souls” is a tale full of pathos and thrilling incidents. “An Exile’s Love” is also a nighly interesting dramatic story, and in'! addition the lilm is coloured, demonstrating the fine point to which the manufacture of artistic pictures lias been brought. “Faith Lost and Won” is an American Biograph drama of intense human interest. “Ramona” is a Red Indian and cowboy drama, which shows some wonderful horseriding and clever work among steers, and the dramatic story woven into this back-ground is ■ full of interest. “A Daring Performance” is the title of a fine comedy-drama in which a loading part is taken by a clever dog. An interesting picture shows the daily work on C. B. Fry’s ship “Mercury,” where, at his own cost, Mr. Fry (of cocoa and cricket fame) trains, boys for the sea. “Winter Sports at St. Moritz” deals comprehensively with the sports carried out on snow. The comic section is well provided for, this week’s selection including “Tweedledum’s Sleeping Sickness,” “Drowsy Dick’s Dream,” and “Ferdie’s Vacation.”

A prize of a guinea is offered by the management to the person who tonight sits in the lucky seat. A number of a seat in the hall has been placed in an envelope, and the party who sits in this seat will receive the prize. On Saturday a matinee will be held, when a doll will be presented to the occupant of the “lucky seat.” WEST’S PICTURES. A particularly good series of pictures is to be presented by West’s at the Town Hall to-night, and the entertainment is guaranteed to please all. A notable feature is the lino selection of scenic films. Chief among these is one which gives a glimpse of our own beautiful country. Here are seen coaching roads amid glorious palms, river scenes, an?) a splendid picture of the celebrated “Pelorus Jack,” the only successful fflrn ever taken. The whole picture goes far to prove that New Zealand stands well to the fore in scenery. “A Moment’s Folly” is a touching drama,'depicting a woman’s temptation and a forgiving husband. “Overland to Frecmond” is an exciting Red Indian story well acted in every detail. The comics as usual provide endless laughter. “Ah Sing and the Greasers” is an American cowboy comic, and the trials and success of the Chinaman are really funny. “Crab Apples” and ‘ Ihe Magic Flute” are also of the higher standard, the whole being a well-bal-anced programme which will appeal to young and old alike. Patrons will note that next week West’s pictures will visit Stratford on Wednesday.