AMUSEMENTS

Stratford Evening Post, Volume XXXXI, Issue 22, 24 January 1924, Page 8

AMUSEMENTS

THE KING’S THEATRE,

JACKIE COOGAN. TO-NIGHT.

“Daddy,” the Frst National Super attraction will be screened at the King’s Theatre to night, is a picture

which is said to complete the revelation of. Jackie’s, extraordinary genius in the tender, pathetic and wistful aspects. “Peck’s Bad Boy” revealed. Jackie mainly as an impish, mischievous, adorable lad; there was a grotesque humor in “Trouble,” wherein Jackie Coogan was a plumber’s helper, and it has remained for “Daddy” to complete the Cycle of emotions for Jackie. • In this picture Jackie registers all the emotions, one moment you will laugh till your sides ache, the next moment will bring a tear. “Daddy” will be screened to-night and chere will be a special matinee performance for the children to-morrow r afternoon commencing at 2;

SPORTS DANCE TO-NIGHT. A sports flannel dance is to be held in the Town Hall this evening. Music will be supplied; by Richardson’s orchestra of six players, and the catering will be in the hands of the Marble Bar. The cool weather should tempt a good number to go to the Town Hall.

ODIYA’S SEALS. COMING TO STRATFORD,

Amusement lovers in Stratford have something to look forward to in the presentation of Capt. C, F. Adams’ "Odiva’s Seals”, which will perform at the Town Hall next Saturday, night. Everywhere the novelty act has been shown, theatregoers are unanimous in the opinion, that it surpasses all acts of its' kinand the 1 thorough manner in which it is presented should, be fully appreciated. ,To attain such a remarkable degree of perfection in the training Of the troupe' of seals. Captain Adams, the producer, has given practically the whole, of his lifetime to observation and experience among the intelligent little animals which create both amusement and wonder. The sagacity and antics of the loader seal is a full entertainment in itself, and the onlooker must needs have an exceptional mentality who can resist his frolics. Odlva and her seals are supported by a brilliant new conpuny «>f star artists, including the famvm :-ub lee Trio, harmonisers of plantation melodies; Verna Bain, in dainty dance creations; Eric Harrison, enter,tain>j Tom Te Puni, the ,Maori comedian; Jack Birchley, the indiapibber man; Haynes and Grieg, two men and a piano; the Hilo Duo, Hawaiian instrumentalists i Adelaide Taylor, singer of sweet songs; Claude de Car, the mile-a-minute waiter; and Yalentini, in a ventriloquial interlude. The box plan is now open at Grubb’s, and those desirous of obtaining good seats would be wise to book early. .< ’ A matinee performance will be given at 3.30 p.m. for which special prices will be charged.