AMUSEMENTS.

Stratford Evening Post, Volume XXXI, Issue 11, 29 August 1911, Page 6

AMUSEMENTS.

HIS MAJESTY’S THEATRE. A capital programme was put on at His Majesty's Tnoatre last night. The opening number, “Across the Andes'/ ' was full of interest, showing as it did some remarkable mountain scenery. The dramas ..“A Queen of Hearts,” “The Hustlers” (ranch scone), “Plans of the Fortress” (showing what jealousy will lead to), “Tempest and Sunshine,” were faithful reproductions, and some very: clever acting was introduced.- The Pathe Gazette series was unique, even the great Jack Johnson (almost overwhelmed by. a London crowd) coming in for a prominent place. Some capital pictures of King George, Queen Mary, and the Prince of Wales were also shown. Of the comic numbers, “Tommy’s Trumpet” was the best, although “FoolsJioad at a Cockfight” provoked much laughter. ) TO-NIGHT. LANG-LANGFORD FIGET. To-night there will be ’em important change in Lie program n e, a very fine film of mo fight being the chief attraction. Pictures will be show i t- . ■ r 1 ig' - t -3 week, a complete change taking place on Thursday. 1 WEST’S PICTURES. ■ ■ " j, , A good selection'of dramatic, scenic and comic films is promised by West’s Pictures at the Town Hall on Wednesday evening, and patrons may rely on witnessing a good evening’s, entertainment. ’v The star dramas to be presented is. “Rose o’ Salam Town” and “Pals of. D. L. Range,” which deals with cowboy life. “Sirens of the Surf” .depicts the beauties of Manly lloacli’(Sidney), and among tljo scenic films are “Glimpses of Pisa” and “Beautiful Jan an.” The comics include “Betty’s Holiday,” “Well Swept Chimney,” “Calino Travels as" Prince,” and “Tweedledum.” ROYAL AND BIOGRAPH PICTURES. To-night in the Town Hall will, bo the initial opening of the two abovdnamed picture' companies. The programme is of a varied character, and contains /some of the most gorgeously coloured productions yet turned out by that world-famous firm Messrs. Pathe Freres. There being no less than five of these magnificent .films, which probably stands as a record for colour cinematography in Stratford. A picture which Will probably appeal mostly to the*'local public is the reccntlypiayed Taranaki-Wangavnii Football match. This film is said to be as clear as crystal, and the players can easily be recognised throughout different portions Of the match. The above picture was screened to a packed audience at the Theatre Royal, Now Plymouth, on Saturday night, and met with thundering applause. The full programme was published in yesterday’s issue of this paper. Tlje • E rices to be charged are as follows : adies Is to all' pftrts, Children 6d to all parts, gentlemen Is body of hall, and dress circle Is 6d. %

CORONATION ASSEMBLY

A large number of dancers were present at the social and • dance held last evening, all having a most mijovable time, the 'music being; in the very capable hands of Mrs Bianchi, pianist, and Mr Cameron, violin. During tiie evening songs were very kindly contributed by Aliases Copostnke, Burkett, Messrs Allen and Ryan, recitation by Mr. Sharrock, all of which greatly added to the evening’s entertainment. Extras were also very kindlv contributed by Messrs Marrott and Ryan Jtf .dapcing going i icrrily till 2 o’clock. The Hall will bo open for 'skating as usual to-morrow.