AMUSEMENTS.

Stratford Evening Post, Volume XXXII, Issue 7, 18 December 1911, Page 6

AMUSEMENTS.

HIS MAJESTY’S THEATRE

Saturday evening saw the last of_ a very fine set of pictures at Bernard’s Theatre.

To-night an entire change takes place. In fact it will be a Jingo double bill, as by special request the management intend to include that Evergreen Drama “Rory o‘iVlore,” showin the beautiful lakes of Killarnoy the Gap of Dunloe and other lovely spots of Auld Ireland—something which will live in the memory for a lifetime. “Rory O’More” will be screened for one night only. Another thrilling drama is entitled “Captain Kate”— one of the finest wild animal pictures secured by the management. The story 7 opens in Central Africa, showing Stain Kate with her father, an a intruder, in their hunting hut in the jungle. Her father is suddenly stricken with plague and expires before he can complete his will. The native servants are paralysed with fear at the terrible scourge, and suddenly depart, but Captain Kate induces one of them to take a letter to a township, begging for help; but the native never readies the outer world. For months Captain Kate exists alone in the jungle, her only protection being her two tame leopards and her trustworthy gun. The house is frequently attacked by lions, sind on one occasion her leopards attack and kill a full-grown lion. The scene changes, and circus people are seen trapping wild animals. They are astonished at seeing a skeleton in the desert, besides which is a wellpreserved letter with the lines the Captain Kate wrote: “For God’s sake send help; am alone in the jungle 50 miles from the west track, —Kate Sylvester.” The hunters set out on their hard journey, and reach her barricated cabin just as she has fired her last shot. She accompanies them back to civilisation, where she embarks for her home to claim the tidy fortune that her father has left.

The comic pictures are teeming with funny 7 incidents. The scenic portion introduces some lovely coloured works of art, including the great changeable picture ‘.‘-The Birth of Flowers.” A very interesting picture is one depicting the Pluviose disaster, in which is seen the raising of the sunken submarine boats •with’'its toll of dead seamen;

During the evening, Sid Bernard will again-render---“Killarnoy 7 ”, as a cornet solo, which was much appreciated on Saturday night.

‘ ‘Esllfe&ALD A’’’' WEIGHT: " '

At the Town Hall to-night the Electric Pictures will submit a programme of films, chief among which is the dramatic picture “Esmeralda,” which is founded on Victor Hugo’s immortal masterpiece “Notre Dame de Paris,” being named after the gipsy heroine of the story. The picture was arranged by Pathe Freres, who, to ensure a good representation;:. entrn stod tha role of the hero CaptaiiiiPhdebus to!-Mi Alex--andre (of the Theatre Francais)- and i that of Eexneralda to Mile Napierkowska (of the Paris Opera). With the leading roles in such good hands and with the promise from the firm, that the strong parts of - Claude Frodlo a*nd Quasimodo will receive excellent handling from Theatre Francais artists, a good representation can bo looked for.

HUDDERSFIELD BEL...RING BAND.

The above band, which will •how at Stratford Wednesday next, Lecem ier 20th, under the direction cf t e Wv.llknown amusement caterers, Messrs. J. and N. 'fait, is said to bo a u-'kao

combination, having had roc distinction of winning twelve competitions out of thirteen contests. Like the famous “Besses o’ the Barn,” the band is, we are told, almost exclusively composed of working men. In 1901, 1902, and 1903, the band won first prizes at Manchester, and owing to a rule in the competitions, they were debarred from entering in 1901. However, in 1905 they again entered, and succeeded in carrying off first honours, also in 190 Q and 1907. Following this up, the hand had a remarkable run of successes, winning the championship cup at Crystal Palace, Glasgow, Yorkshire, Bradford, Slaith-wa-ite, also 25 gold and 36 silver medals. The hand’s repertoro includes popular airs, selections from the famous operas, and hymn tunes, their rendering being, it is said, extremely fine. The hand is assisted by several English ■ artists, including Ella Airlio, the .charming young pianolnguist, mimic, xylophonist, and composer, who is spoken of as one of England’s most popular artists. Popular prices are to be charged. Seats may bo reserved at Grubb’s on Monday, -December 18th.