AMUSEMENTS.

Stratford Evening Post, Volume XXXII, Issue 33, 3 February 1912, Page 5

AMUSEMENTS.

HIS MAJESTY’S THEATRE

To-night is the last opportunity which patrons of the moving picture show will have of seeing “Tne Battle of Trafalgar.” To attempt to pourtray such a vivid scene as that great battle on the white sheet, is a bold thing. But the camera and the picture company have succeeded, and the |film is a marvellous production. Of its kind, it is the Best we have yet been shown, and that is saying a good deal for this star picture. The remainder of the programme is of exceptional interest, notably a film deputing equestrian feats by cavalrymen. The quality of the horses is only eclipsed by the' magnificent riding of the men and the pluck they display. On Monday night “Tne Colleen Bawn,” a great Irish drama, acted in Ireland, and presenting some gems of Irish scenery, will be the big attraction. The film has drawn great houses wherever it has yet been shown, and there is no reason to expect that a Stratford audience will be the exception that proves the rule.

J. O. WILLIAMSON AND COMPANY IN “THE SPECKLED BAND.”

“The Speckled Band” to be staged at Eitham Town Hall on Saturday next, Conan Doyle’s Sherlock Holmes’ play, which by the way must not be confused with the “Sherlock Holmes” drama which was presented here some eight or nine years ago—this play being entirely different, and is said to possess more dramatic power, pathos, and humour, and pernaps more sensation than tne previous production with which theatregoers are familiar. The company producing this play to crowded houses throughout the Dominion, is to have 1 its first and only presentation in the Eitham Town Hall on .Saturday next, and winch is probably the strongest dramatic organisation that has appeared under the J. C. Williamson direction. The whole production is said to reflect the greatest credit on the firm, and adds another triumph to be placed to their account. As the moon will be at its full and if tiio weather be propitious, no doubt many Stratford playgoers will avail themselves of the opppr (unity of seeing this fine company in which is said to be the finish of the Sherlock Holmes adventure plays. The box plan is at Mr. H. G. Carmans Eitham where seats may be booked by wire, letter, or telephone. THELMA PETERSEN CONCERT. In to-day’s issue we publish the programme of the concert to be given .n the Town Hall on Tuesday, 6th February. Among the numbers to be sung by" Miss Petersen will be “Abide with Me” and “The Rosary,” these songs particularly showing the fine qualities of her i voice. Most of the other ladies and gentlemen taking part in the concert are new to Stratford, so that a large audience is expected to be present. The “Argus” referring to a very successful recital held in Eitham says:— ‘ ‘The song recital by Miss Thelma Petersen last night as many people as the Oddfellows’ Hall would hold and those present were unanimous in expressing admiration at the exceptionally fine contralto voice possessed by this young singer, who, if she obtains the training at Home which it is proposed to give her, should have a very iinteresting"'career before her. She made four separate appearances, and being recalled each time, gave altogether, eight contributions, and there could be no doubt of the warmth of the appreciation which each evoked. One of her finest numbers was “Abide With Me,” which enabled the full power of the voice to be heard to good advantage. Another contribution of special note was “My Rosary,” while the singer showed in all her numbers a pleasing facility of expression and a commendable clearness of enunciation, she also exhibited a piquant vein in some of her encore numbers, such as “All on a Summer’s Day.” Altogether she acquitted hersedf with excellent credit and hei performance, while giving great promise for the future, undoubtedly afforded much pleasure to the audience. At the close the Rev. Mr Dent, on behalf of Miss Petersen’s parents, thanked the audience for their appreciation. He added that if Miss Petersen succeeds in the difficult climb to the top ,of the ladder they would all be pleased to have afforded her a little help'on the way, and perhaps the day may come when New Zealand will be proud of Thelma Petersen.”