AMUSEMENTS.

Stratford Evening Post, Volume XXXVIII, Issue 92, 9 April 1914, Page 7

AMUSEMENTS.

HIB MAJESTY’S PICTURES. Last night’s new change of pictures at Bernard’s popular picture house was well attended and highly appreciated. The star drama, Jho Battle of Gettysburg,” proved to be the host warfare dramatic sensation yet taken by Kinema cameras. The story is based upon the commencement of the American C ivil Mar, and introduces the true story in camera form, amidst thrilling battle scenes. ‘‘The Beggar Maid, a dramatic story adapted from the wellknown song, “The Children s Home, is a heart-appealing picture acted to perfection by Kalcrn’s world-reputed actors. “The Gaumont Graphic” shows the latest doings and fashions of the world. The supporting films include dramas, scenics and comics. This programme will he screened tonight for the last time. To-morrow evening (Good Friday), a special programme ot suitable pictures, commencing at' 8.30, will be headed by “A Message from Mars,” by Richard Gauthony. The popularity of this drama is so pronounced that it lias come to he regarded by theatrical caterers as a second “East Lynne.” The film is 4600 ft long, and comprises the whole of the second part of the programme. The plot deals with the evils of selfishness, and this aspect is said to be particularly well brought out in the pictures. A poor tramp, poor to desperation’ by cold and hunger, enters the comfortable hornet of one Horace Parker, a thoroughly selfish man, tells him of his downfall through drink, and craves assistance and a chance to retrieve himself. Parker,. who ignores the request and sends him forth' into the bitter cold of a winter’s evening, then falls sslcep before the lire and drearrts. In this dream he is visited by a messenger from Mars, who drives him out a beggar and an outcast. The messenger’s object is, of course, to inculcate the lesson of unselfishness and resolves to cast it from him. Special supporting films include, “When Dreams Come True,’? Vitagraph drama, and English Gazette. During the evening Mr Sid Bernard will play the cornet solo, “The Rosary.” Sacred music will also form a prominent feature of the evening as played by the professional orchestra. The performance will commence at 8.30, after church meetings. ft is understood that the management have an extra special attraction for the holiday programme on Monday night, particulars of which will he given in Saturday’s issue.

TOWN HALL PICTURES. There will be a grapd change' of programme to-night, when the star “The Gamekeeper’s, Wife” will be s .screened! This is one of thq ’ most expensive pictures the Independent anti-combine have ever produced, and the management have the solo right in St rat ford'of-.show iugr itito the, pub-, lie. “The Witch’s Spectacle” is a most thrilling drains scopes, and should appeal to a 11..,! “father’s Little Flutter” is a comic;, that will cause hearty laughter. - “Cyclone at Catora,” “A Persistent Siiitor,” “Deal and Walmer,” “Love .Story During War,” and “MadamoYiex” make up a line night’s amusement, and should please all. Professor Henderson iwill again delight the audience with his excellent playing, and is introducing the overture from. “Zampa” and “Poet and Peasant” during flee interval. .Popular prices as usual t(> suit all.

THE BEGGAR GIRL'S WEDDING. George Willoughby’s Dramatic Company appeared at the Town Hall last night in the production of “The Beggar Girl’s Wedding,” and despite the inclement weather, there was a splendid attendance. Judging from the applause all through, the piece met with the unanimous approval of the audience. The play consists of ( four acts, including a large number of scenes. Everything was managed well, and there was not a dull moment. The story tells of Jack Cunninghan, a very rich map, who was sheltering a beggar girl, and eventually married her to fulfil a wish in his father’s will. Cousin Lindsay’s calculations were upset at this, and with the aid of an accomplice (Maud Cillers) concocts a scheme to do away with Jack and his wife in order that he might inherit the fortune. He succeeds in separating Jack, and eventually has them both confined in an asylum to be slowly poisoned to death by an eccentric doctor, but Jack’s friends come to the rescue at an opportune moment and they are set free. Mr George Cross, as Jack Cunningham, played his part well, as also did Vova Romeo, as “the beggar girl.” .Air Rutland Beckett, as villian, and Miss Grill Hobson, as his accomplice, fulfilled their parts in plotting admirably. Their acting w : as good, and met with hearty approval. Mr Arthur Albert, as “Dicky Storm,” and Miss Fanny Ends, as his wife, livened up the story immensely by their humor. Miss Gwendolyn Dorise, as Jack’s sister, and Air Maurice Nodin in his interpretation of Norman Marsh played their parts well. Mr Fred Kehoo (tin* eccentric physician), Mr D. Drayton (the family solicitor), with Mr Thomas E. Titon as “The Dodger,” and Mr Ward Lyons (as the chief trainer), gave a clever exhibition of the work allotted to them. The minor characters ably fulfilled their parts.