AMUSEMENTS.

Stratford Evening Post, Volume XXXI, Issue 24, 13 September 1911, Page 5

AMUSEMENTS.

HIS MAJESTY’S THEATRE. Monday’s programme was repeated last niglit to a very good audience, and was well received, and will be shown again to-night for the last time. Tho oil painting presented by the management for tno person sitting on the lucky scat was awarded to Mrs. .Downey. Tho numbered scat was not sat on, but tho picture was given as above as the nearest seat to tne lucky one. To-morrow night a new programme will be submitted. An interesting film is “Wellington Day by Day,” which is over li,Gooft long. Of it a contemporary remarks: “Tne picture of Wellington was taken especially for [fullers, and produced in New Zealand. To those who had been in Wellington it was of special interest, while for those who had not, it created a desire to go. Occupying nearly half an hour on the screen, the picture takes the audience from Lambton Station down tho Quay, through Willis, Cuba, and Vivian Streets, Rent Terrace, and round Oriental Bay; then by motor-car to the •wharves, Botanical Gardens, and the Zoo.” Among the dramas to lie presented are “Exploits of Nat Pinkercon,” “A Brother’s Redemption,” and “Mexican Filibusters.” The sqenic section includes “The Region of Ararat,” and “Through Vesterbottom,” and comedy will be supplied by "‘Affectionate Pets,” “Captain Barnaclo’s Courtship,” “Jack and Jim,” and “Babylus as Fireman.’ This evening an oil pair Hr o; -'-‘third at £3 10s will be presented to the occupier of the lucky seat. WEST’S” PICTURES. At the Town Hall to-night West’s Pictures will present the weekly change of programme. Topical events are dealt with fully. A fine film is shown of the investiture of the Prince of Wales at Carnarvon Castle, and scenes at the now famous Camorra trial in Italy, and at the launching of H.M.S. New Zealand, are also given: In addition a full programme of dramatic. and comic pictures ’ has been arranged, and the entertainment pro- , ..,as.-s tu oo well up to tno high standard set by the firm.

ROY r AI Tr >GEAPH PICTURES. Tho pictures screened by the above combination in the Town Hall last night were unquestionably gems, especially “Tho Coasts of Now _ Zealand,” “Moses in the Bulrushes,” and views of Wanganui, which included a trip up the river, showing the beautiful :scenery;pp both banks; but it is doubtful whether ever a scenic number has boenV screened in Stratford of such - merit as “The Coasts of New Zealand.” Those wlio were fortunate enough to see the picture envied the good luck of the excursionists who were enjoying such a rare treat. The ‘Weekly Gazette” included the visit of the King and Q ueen to Ireland. The comics were also good.

CORONATION SKATING RINK. CHILDREN’S CARNIVAL. Owing to unsettled weather only a fair number of skaters and onlookers •vers present at this rink last evening. However, the children had a most enjoyable time, the prize-win-ners being, best girl skater ,Miss Eileen>Bernard; Mr 'McKeown’s special prize; best boy skater, Master Clark; best dressed girl, Glady’s Healy; potato race (girls), Miss Eileen Bernard; potato race (boys), Bert Haggle; egg and spoon race, Miss Eileen Bernard; bun-eating competition. Master Clark j best comic, Master iack Haggie. Highland Mary, London Flower Girl, Fairy Tale, Blossom, Egyptian Lady, Daughter of the llegimerit, Folly, Smoker, Perriott, Ifoolshead, and Clowns, all came in for a good deal of admiration.

TOWN HALL. GRAND FANCY DRESS AND POSTER SKATING CARNIVAL. Given a fine evening, the Town Hall will )no doubt bo crowded on Thursday 'evening. This event promises to be the carnival of the season, skaters from all parts of Taranaki will be present, whilst the fancy dress and poster costumes will be equal to ny * et seen at a similar function in the Dominion. The prizes are well worth competing for, and each event will be keenly contested, especially the half-mile championship, which is for both'ladies and gentlemen, separately. The comic portion is in excellent hands, and are .sure to cause screams of laughter by their endeavours to secure the prize. The stage and dress circle may be pccupied by onlookers, the floor " being solely reserved for skaters. Skating commences at 7.30, and thfe grand march at 8 o’clock, universal skating at 0.30. “TRIAL BY JURY.” Another splendid rehearsal of the above operetta was held last evening, when the whole performance went with a swing from start to finish, and as things are shaping now, the public may expect something out of the ordinary and a musical treat. The story of the breach of promise case is faithfully told in song by the principals and chorus, and when the judge finally gives his verdict, the case closes with a fine rollicking chorus everybody expressing their joy and pleasure at such a happy ending. At 8 p.m., prior to the performance of “Trial by Jury, something else novel in the way of entertainment is promised in "the a most amusing comedy entitled “Freezing a Mother-in-law” or “A Frightful Frost.” This comedy is going to bo staged in first-class style, and as tho situations in the comedy arc funny in the extreme, a good hour’s hearty laugh is promised. Tickets are soiling very readily, and it is almost certain that the town Hall will be packed on / Wednesday evening next, and it is certainly to be hoped that the committee will be able to hand a very substantial sum over to the Boy Scouts, for their Gymnasium Fund. Tickets are to be had from any of the members or the Boy Scouts for the small sum of 2s, which will admit to all parts of the Hall. Reserved seats may be booked at T. G. Grub a s music warehouse for 3s, and wo would advise intending patrons to book their seats at once.