AMUSEMENTS.

Stratford Evening Post, Volume XXXVII, Issue 70, 22 November 1913, Page 5

AMUSEMENTS.

BEEBE’S ROUTES. Mr V, M. Beebe’s name is now so well known throughput New Zealand as a purveyor of high class entertainments that any company bearing his name needs little further recommendation to theatre goers, and it is quite safe tp predict that the Polites will open at the Town Hall on Wednesday, November 26th, to a capacity house. The Polites are said to be stronger in numbers and general excellence to any similar organisation that has toured the -Dominion in recent years, and even surpasses Mr Beebe’s former efforts fo furnish New Zealand audiences with' only-The very best talent procurable in the large theatrical centres of the world. The company is headed by the 1 inimitable Lazern, a world-celebrated magician whose unlimited resources for procuring hearty laughter are only secondary to his power to astonish by the skilful ease with which he performs in quick succession a multitude' of seeming impossibilities. Indeed, it is said, that Lazern, while a past master in the arts and crafts of conjurers, .both past and present, is first of all an entertainer of the highest possible standard, and it is said that his extraordinary ability to amuse, as well as to amaze, has placed him at the very top of his profession. Other speciality artists in the company include the Rockleys, clever sketch artists, singers and dancers; Mr Will White, ragtime singer and eccentric dancer, who has proved a great favorite with New Zealand audiences; Miss Rubee Raymond, a charming American toe-dancer; Miss Ella Conrad, soprano vocaliste of unquestionable merit and popularity; Miss Edie Leeder, the dainty little serio and dancer, and the Arteeens, lady and gentleman acrobats, who with their wonderful acrobatic dog, present one of the finest turns ever seeirin the Dominion. The company carry a large quantity of elaborate scenery and expensive stage properties, and opens in a delightful costumed first part presented by mostly girls. The prices of admission are 35,, 2s Is 6d, and reserved seats may be booked at Mr Grubb’s without extra charge. BERNARD’S PICTURES, Last night’s change of pictures proved to be a first-class series. The star drama by A.B. famous actors is a well told istory of the golden west and two digger partners, who through the arri- ; vai of a woman, were misunderstood.. This play is adapted from Jack London’s book, “The Wife in the Golden West.” A hast of comics is headed by the 200 ft. screamer, “The Regiment of Two,” which proved to bo a most hilarious comedy. This evening will sye the last of the present programme. Monday’s new series will feature “Broncho Billy and the Ruthless Child.” Another fine Indian warfare photo play is the “Battle of Elderbush Gulch.” Two little girls who are left orphans are sent for by their uncle who works on a ranch* far out in the west. They bring two pet puppies with them, but are grieved to find that the ranch boss will not allow the dogs in the house. A tribe of Indians in the neighbourhood go in search of food. They find the puppies and are about to decamp with them when an older girl rescues them. • Her screams bring t]ie settlers out and they shoot down the Indians. The war drum is sounded. Just as the Indians are closin gon the settlers, the troops arrive.