AMUSEMENTS.

Stratford Evening Post, Volume XXXV, Issue 28, 28 December 1917, Page 8

AMUSEMENTS.

his'MAJESTY'S

“TEH FALSE FRIEND.”

, tliere■ was a good house last night at. kis Majesty’s Theatre to witness the initial screening of “The" False. Friend.” The film shows Ramsdell {Robert Warwick) a promising young lawyer, in love with Virginia (Gail Ikane), a daughter of Farrell (Jack Drumier). Clinton, a college chum of Ramsdell’sj who is also in [love with her, ruins RamsdeH’s reputation and later marries the heartbroken Virginia. In a lumber camp, Ransdell recovers, and becomes foreman, and when Virginia and Clinton, arrive at their lodge he meets her and tells her the truth. Clinton’s death leaves Virginia free. ‘‘/The Iron Claw” (The Hooded Helper) was advanced another stage, and appeared to have many followers. The \Var [Gazette showed several items of interest from the war zone.

Box plan for “The Whip” will be open at Grubb’s music warehouse tomorrow morning.

BAND RECITAL ON RACE NIGHT

For the recital on January 1 in the Town Hall, the Band have much' pleasure in introducing to the musical public of Stratford, two of the most popular and successful concert performers that have ever been before }he footlights in Wanganui, viz: Mr Walter Shepjey (Concertina King)' and Mr Addison L. Pmard: (Baritone Vocalist). Mr Shepley is a recent arrival from England, and apart frbm being an artistic cornet soloist, he isi considered to be one of England’s finest exponents on the concertina; lie has played in the London and pro-' vincial concert halls with much success, aiid at various centres in the Dominion, his solos have been received with great enthusiasm. Mr pinard» until recently, was principal bass of the choir of St Patrick’s Cathedral, Auckland, and is at present considered one of the Inbst prominent vocalists in the Dominion. In Mrs, C. McLaren, the Band have ‘ secured a great favorite as an entertainer, her repertoire being lengthy and full of excellent items for musical and elocutionary characterisation. Some, pf the gems of the evening may confidently be anticipated to be supplied; by this talented performer. The box plan is now open at Fox’s music salon.

In response to many enquiries, the' Band committee have 'arranged to hold a dance after the concert, for which a charge of 2s for gents will he made. Ladies will be admitted free, committee wish it to be understood that no supper will be provided, owing to the late hour of, corning to this decision preventing! suitable arrangements being made. XMAS. SOCIAL. There was a good crowd at the social in the Town Hall last evening, when ah enjoyable time was reported. Mrs Bianchi had all the 1 arrangements well forward, and was disappointed at some of the vocalists not putting in an appearance as promised. However, to the majority of those pre-< sent the dances were more satisfactory, and the evening passed off successfully. The music for the greater* part was played by Mrs Btenchi ini her usual capable manner, and extras were kindly supplied by Mr C. H. Fox, Mr Coleman, Mr Les Young, and others. Under the special care of« Messrs E. Tocker and J. Jans as, M.C.’s, the dancers were well served. The catering in the hands of Mr T. Smith was all that could be desired,' md •special mention'inuSt:be made, of the‘services of Mrs Cfcfts, who per- 1 sonally decorated the 'tables and suparintended the supper. Red poppies and-roses comprised the main setting In the decorations., ■ ——•— -iriib -vu.'u'.' 1 • 1 ' i