AMUSEMENTS.

Stratford Evening Post, Volume XXXVII, Issue 43, 14 September 1918, Page 8

AMUSEMENTS.

THE KING’S CINEMA. -THE G'JWN OF DESTINY.” A good programme attracted a large matinee house at the King’s Cinema this afternoon when “Gown of Destiny” was screened. The cast is a strong one, including as it does Alma Rubens, Lillian West, and J. Barney Sherry, while Herrer a Tejedde is admirably suited to the role of the man who was jeered because he was too a 1 raid to enlist and was laughed at when he did enlist because of his slight physique, By profession lie was a designer of gowns, and after being rejected for military service lie dreamed of a wonderful design. In due course a gown was made according to it, and while the designer was* lamenting the fact that he was unable to serve his beloved France, the gown went its fateful way working unexpected miracles. Episode seven of the Double Cross .Mystery is as sensational as usual'and a good comedy follows. Tins programme will be repeated tonight. FAREWELL AT MIDHIRBT. lAgain last evening Midhirst turned out in strong force to farewell one of her sons in the person of Private A. Petersen, who, now that he is off to the war, was honored with a social and presentation qs befitting a native of the district. Mr P. Harkness, in a capital speech, referred to the esteem in which their guest was held, and regretted that there remained, still the necessity to cut all homo ties in the interests of the Empire. He expressed his conviction that,, along with all the others who had gone away, Private Petersen would not fail H, his duty. The people of Midhirst, had entrusted hhn (the speaker) with the honor of presenting the guest with, a smalf token of their regard'in the shape of a shaving outfit, and they desired him to say that their host wishes for the soldier’s safety and for a'speedy return heralding the close of the war, went out with him. Mr Harkness’s remarks reechoed the sentiments, of all present and' at the conclusion brought forth loud applause. Private. Petersen, briefly replied, thanking all for their kindness in word, and deed. During ..the concert which preceded the principal business, songs were sung by Mrs Bratcher (2). Miss o‘. Martin (2) encored, Mr Hamilton, Mr Drury, Mr Chapman (2) encored, Master. Whittington (2); instrumental .selections, Miss Ruby Anderson and Miss Riley; recitation, Mi Stephenson; reading, Mr Mail, Ahe accompaniments wore played by -Miss Anderson, There was a good crowd at the dance held later, and dancing was continued until about 2 a.m. Mr J. M.y Shotter and Mr E. Carter were the M.C.’s, and the music was supplied in Miss Anderson’s well-known capable, style. .. i CARDIFF; FAREWELL. Private C.. Stewart was farewelled at the Schoolhouse last night, and was the recipient of a wristlet watch from the people of the district at the hands of Mr J. W, Rogers in the absence of Mr J. T. Belcher. Private Stewart suitably responded. During the evening songs were supplied by Messrs S. Sharp, J. Lifjter, and T. Wilson, and a recitation Was given/ by Mr T. Belton. Mr O. H. Fox played the accompaniments and also the music for the dance.