AMUSEMENTS.

Stratford Evening Post, Volume XXXVIII, Issue 83, 28 March 1914, Page 8

AMUSEMENTS.

ROYAL PIERROTTES TROUPE. One of the attractions in Stratford on Tuesday next, anniversary of the province, will be the visit of the Royal Pierotte Troupe, who are to.appear in the Town. Hall. , This brilliant and talented company is mainly composed of prominent members of the New Plymouth Operatic Society, and Stratford residents will recall with pleasure the recent appearance of Miss \ 7 eta Gilbert as Sophie in “A Country Girl.” Miss Gilbert will be seen on Tuesday in an entirely new style of work and Her aeroplane number is quite novel and forms a big attraction. The “Taranaki Herald” says: “The initial production of the Royal Pierrettes was a pronounced success.” There are ten performers in the company*, and the pierrotte dresses lend a scene of brightness to the show. Patrons will spend an enjoyable evening on Tuesday, and rfi addition to the many other attractions the popular Prices (2s and Is) should ensure a crowded house. STRATFORD GYMKHANA. The Stratford A. and P. Showgrounds will hold, when taxed to its fullest, about 20,000 people. The two grandstands can accommodate 1000 between them. Be one of tin* huge crowd that is sure to be present at these grounds on Easter Monday next. Entries received so far point to a splendid day’s outing. The trotting races have filled remarkably well, and as entries do not close until the 6th April, a record entry is certain. The Bog Trial has filled well, and as the course is a good one the event, a driving and yarding competition, is sure to provide an all absorbing interest. The jumping competitions are well up to last year, and by the 6th April are certain to exceed that tally. A local enthusiast has picked a tug-of-war team that, in his opinion, is sure to beat allcomers. A small committee has the arranging of the tug-of-war in hand, and is going to have the event run on strictly sporting linos. Boards will be provided to pull on, and should get busy immediately. There will bo , the usual novelty events, such as buck jumping, stepping the chain, gheaf tossing and children’s races; in fact, the Committee of the Association has spread itself in providing fun for the million.