AMUSEMENTS.

Stratford Evening Post, Volume XXIX, Issue 132, 27 July 1911, Page 5

AMUSEMENTS.

THE ENGLISH PIERROTS. The English Pierrots came to Stratford with first-class testimonials, and those who heard this talented company of vocalists, instrumentalists, etc., in the Town Hall last night were satisfied that the high praise which had appeared in advance notices was no exaggeration. It was a bright entertainment, and of such a genuine class that there should lie little trouble in securing big audiences everywhere; but Stratford failed in this respect. The individual and concerted singing of the little band was a real treat—the tenor (Mr. Kingsley Chapman) and baritone (Mr. Leslie Austin) contributions being specially worthy of mention. Every item on the programme afforded keen enjoyment, as was evidenced by the number of recalls. HIS MAJESTY’S THEATRE. The new pictures to be screened at His Majesty’s Theatre this evening are of unusual interest, including some very fine dramatic, comic, and scenic pictures new to this district. “A Trip in a Balloon” is highly interesting, showing the City of Berlin, 1500 metres below, with the surrounding country, “Friscut Drinks Horse Embrocation” is absolutely the funniest film ever shown by the management. The dramas are Tieaded by “A. Show-girl’s Strategy,” an outline of which was given yesterday. The drama picture “The Toreador” is a wonderfully acted picture. A most exciting bull-fight takes place, in which a horse and man are killed. The Warwick Chronicle No. 38 shows the last English Derby, and a host of different items. WEST’S PICTURES. The series of pictures submitted by West’s this week is one that is far ahead of anything yet screened, and big programmes follow each other. The programme opens with a beautifully coloured film depicting the dangers of bear hunting in the Malay Peninsular. “Motor Boat Racing” gives us a good idea of the marvellous speed attained by these wonderful craft. A very fine picture is one showing a big fire in Moscow, and the turnout of the brigade is very smart. The comics are excellent, “Dirty Dick gets a Bath,” “Pleasures of a Country House,” and “A Simple Mistake,” being very funny. A feature of the programme are 'two pictures in which Miss Polly Nicholson plays a prominent part. Both these are well acted in every detail. Their First Misunderstanding is a tale of a newly-wed couple’s first tiff, and how it is made up. The aspirations of Gerald and Percy is the story of two would-be actors, and of success and downfall. The dramas are particularly fine. “The Price of Victory’ ’is a thrilling story ol Napoleon 1., whose impersonation is perfect. “The Silent Message” is a highly exciting cowboy drama. By special request “Glimpses of New Zealand” will be repeated.