AMUSEMENTS.

Stratford Evening Post, Volume XXXI, Issue 27, 16 September 1911, Page 4

AMUSEMENTS.

HIS MAJESTY’S THEATRE

■The new programme screened on Thursday was repeated again last. night, and will be shown for the last time to-night. , \ On Monday an entirely new programme will-be submitted.-. The chief/ dramatic picture to be screened is “Tony the Greaser.” , Tony is a ■ Mexican—he is more, a man of noble instinct and chivalrous nature. Ho falls in love with the American ranchman’s daughter,, and while she appreciates his sincerity, she does not return his affection. Tony, not .only loves—lie respects . her; and will, not force his attentions upon her; but never loses an opportunity of sewing her, neither seeking recognition nor reward. He overhears a ;onspiracy among a gang of dissolute Mexicans to attack the American ranch, and when they insult the Stars and Stripes, he defends the flag, hakes away with it, and dashes boldly, to the ranch to warn Helen of the approaching danger. She jumps upon his horse and makes a daring ride at break-neck speed to reach her father and his .cowuoys, who hasten to defend the home. Tony, who has made a brave fight, is shot as be presses to bis lips a handkerchief that once belonged to the idol of ■ his undying; love. The ranchman, his daughter, and the cowboys arrive in time to rout the desperadoes. The picture holds the interest throughout and in- . troduces a number of sensational yideq .pyer rough country. . i Other dramas are ‘"Father and • Son,” “Grandfather’s New Year’s Day,” and “The Little Spreewald Maiden.” The instructive part of the programme is represented by “The Beautiful Falls of Schwarback,” “The Silk Moth,” “Sweetmaking,” and “Sports in the Indian Army.” The comic films include “Toutolini’s Victim,” “Teddy’s Three Duels,” “The Coster’s Phantom Fortune,” and “Evolution of Womankind.”

SKATING CARNIVAL. "''7 ■

This event, which took place on Thursday evening at the Town .Hall, proved a decided success. The largo number of skaters attired in all kinds of fancy dress and poster costumes had a most pleasing effect. The carnival portion of the programme was devoted to skaters. in fancy dress alone till 9.30, some 70 skaters occupying * the floor, a number , exceeding the expectation of The proprietor,, considering the inclemency of the weather. A fair number of onlookers also brav-’ ed the elements and were well rewarded by tho entertainment that was provided. The comic portion, .was in excellent hands and kept the audience in a simmer of laughter thro ighout the evening. The grand .narcT was a special feature of tfie, evening, about thirty couples taking part, arid making a brilbliant sight. Great .interest was taken in the various .events, which were keenly contested, especially the half mile championship race, tho winner being Miss Lister (Eltham) and Mr Jones (Stratford). The display of fancy dross and poster costumes set the judges (Messrs Doherty and Hassell) a very hard task, the points of each character being so clearly defined. The following are the prize-winners :—Best fancy dress (ladies), Miss McQuay, Turkish Sultana ; host fancy dress (gents.), Mr Kelly, Cannibal; best poster costume (ladies), Mrs McCallum, representing Madame Weigel’s patterns (Mr C. E. James’ special prize), best poster costume (gents), Mr Sheahan, representing Mr C. E. James, tobacconist; graceful couples, Miss Jenkins iEltham) and Mr Gorton (Stratford), best sustained comic, Mr Ban y, clown; potato race (ladies), Miss Eileen Bernard; potato race (gents), Mr J. Dodd. The management of the floor was in the hands of Mr Spear, who conducted the proceedings in a very capable manner. The music also formed a very enjoyable portion of the evening’s amusement. The various comic characters—clowns, bushrangers, mophistophclos, pierrots, Bowelka, Topsy, etc., all caused a great deal of merriment.

TRIAL BY JURY. Judging by the way the tickets are selling for tiiis operetta, it is almost certain that the Town Hall will lie packed to the doors on Wednesday next. Numbers of ticket-sellers have reported having sold out, and are applying for more. It would therefore he well for intending patrons to make sure of their scats by booking at T. G. Grubb’s Music Warehouse, wheic the box plan is now open. Apart from the fine evening’s cnfcerialnnici.it promised, the objects of Hie performance are well worth assisting. The whole of the proceeds are to bo (landed to the Boy Scouts for their gymnasium fund. No pains have been spared to make hath th.o curtain-raiser and “Trial by Jury” the finest amateur performances ever given in Stratford, and both pieces are being staged in the vorv hast stylo.