AMUSEMENTS.

Stratford Evening Post, Volume XXXV, Issue 55, 6 March 1913, Page 5

AMUSEMENTS.

MAXWELL V. PORTER. We remind our readers of the boxing tournament that takes place at the Town Hall, Eltham, to-night. Tickets for admission have been selling radidly, and there is every promise of a large attendance, says the Argus. People are said to be coming from Wanganui, Wellington, and even Auckland to see Maxwell and Porter try conclusions, and there is widespread interest in the event. The amateur bouts are sure to prove interesting, and as there will be representatives from various parts of the district the rivalry, though friendly, will be keen. Clarry had an accident to one of his hands recently, but it will probably be all right by Thursday night, and if he is lit tho spectators will have the pleasure of witnessing that “ugly left” of his which flies out like a flash of lightning. Hawkins, Thomas, the Foleys, and others are hilled to appear, so there will be plenty of variety in styles and weights. A special feature will be a match that has been arranged between Thomas and S. Porter, a brother of Len Porter. A good entertainment is anticipated, and lovers of boxing are not likely to be disappointed. Secretary Crossley has all arrangements completed, and the tournament should run without a hitch. HIS MAJESTY’S THEATRE. Patrons of His Majesty’s Theatre can look forward to an excellent programme for to-night’s performance, when the latest series will be screened. “Red Saunder’s Sacrifice,” a Lubin drama, should be particularly Attractive. The scenario reads:— “When Mrs Warren’s cabin was burned down, Red Saunders, tho outlaw, rushed to the rescue and offered the use of his hut to Mary and her mother until they could arrange a new home. Mrs Warren was very sick and it was necessary to get a doctor quickly. Saunders was the only available messenger. Although he had never killed a man, a reward was out for his capture and it was a big risk to go to the town where Weston, the sheriff lived. Saunders was recognised while in the town, and the' sheriff secured his prisoner, but Mary Warren pleaded for mercy. She told why Saunders had risked the trip and led the sheriff up to the side of her dead mother. Weston recognised the sweetheart of his boyhood days and opening the outlaw’s handcuffs told him to, escape. Saunders could not leave Mary, the girl he loved and—” The star item of the evening is a thrilling drama by the world-famous Nordisk players, entitled. “The Great Circus Catastrophe.” It deals with the experiences of a young ruined nobleman, who in his wanderings meets with a circus troupe, the rivalry of two woman for his love landing him in many exciting situations from which he manages to escape without hurt. ,