AMUSEMENTS.

Stratford Evening Post, Volume XXXIV, Issue 75, 21 November 1912, Page 5

AMUSEMENTS.

BERNARD’S PICTURES

There was a splendid house at His Majesty’s Theatre last night, when the current programme that has greeted good houses at every performance came to a finale. To-night a new programme will be screened. All the items of which are quite up to the usual high standard. Amongst the star attractions are “The Sands of Dee,” referred to in detail in last issue. Another special feature will be ‘‘A Romance of the Icefield,” an Edison production, full of interest. The supporting pictures will include “Lena and the Cheese,’ an A.B. masterpiece, “1000 Miles through the j Rockies,” “Making a Soldier,” “Assembly of British Fleet.” Amongst the comic element will be found some of the funniest yet screened, such as “Bridget Explains,” “Zigoto Drives a Locomotive,” “What an Ass,” “An Indian Summer,” and “Life in an Aquarium.” The programme is an excellent one and should not be missed. In addition to the huge programme, solos will be rendered by Mr. Sid Bernard on his various instruments. DRUIDS’ SOCIAL. The Druids held a very successful plain and fancy <Jress social last evening. It was voted an unanimous success, being attended by 35 couples, some of the visitors coming from Eltham, Lowgarth, and Inglewood. Tne c.ostumos of the dancers made the room very attractive.’ The most charpaing costumes were worn by Mrs Payton (who represented a lady of the Elizabethan period), Miss Evans (a Pieirott), and Mrs J. Jones (Matches). Mrs Bianchi made a very nice Irish peasant. Miss A. Gilbert reverted back to her school frocks, and made a nice school girl. Miss Berry was ‘‘Starlight,” Miss M. Gilbert “The Fire Brigade,” Miss Endings, “Blue Beard.” The only gentleman in fancy dress was Mr. Tocker as a Uerriot, Mr Rogers’ orchestra ■' rendered a very nice and pleasing programme of music. Mrs Bianchi giving the extras which were very much appreciated. After supper was served, the dance opened by . the Druids’ Lancers, which were quite new to some. The Druids donned their regalia and gowns, the effect being somewhat remarkable, as the Druids danced holding up their gowns. Dancing was kept up to the early hours of the morning.

“THE GEISHA.” “Quite as good as some of the best professional shows and better than most.” “The best amateur performances I’ve ever seen,” “Couldn’t imagine I was watching an amateur performance.” “Good enough to tour New Zealand with.” “Well done, Taranaki”—These were some of the remarks heard after the performance of “The Geisha” in New Plymouth recently. Without doubt, the scenery was splendid, and when the curtain rose on the first scene, a regular murmur of approbation ran through the vast audience, that a Taranaki production could be so well staged. We predict a treat for theatre-goers on Wednesday, when “The Geisha” will be produced at Stratford. Among some of the musical gems are “Mimosa’s”,- “The Jewel of Asia,” “Wun Hi,” “Chin Chin Chinaman” —(by the way, two Chinamen got so excited when the Society gave their performance in New Plymouth that they unceremoniously bundled out of the pit)—Fairfax “Molloy Mine,” Juliette’s “C’est Moi” and “It’s coming off to-day” by Imari. The management have also introduced a ballat by four charming girls. Tiien there’s “Jack, .the boy,” the concerted piece “If you will come to tea,” for the Geisha and officers, “Jolly young Jacks are we” by Fairfax, Cunningham, Cuddy Grimster, and the Middy. The sdenery is charming, the dresses very effective, and the choruses good. The box plan opens at Grubb’s music warehouse on Saturday at 9 a.m. Country patrons booking will be reserved in order received, but stamped envelopes for return of tickets must be enclosed. A'special train is leaving for New Plymouth (stopping where required) after performance. Geisha patrons only will be allowed to travel bv this train.