AMUSEMENTS.

Stratford Evening Post, Volume XXXII, Issue 67, 14 March 1912, Page 5

AMUSEMENTS.

HIS MAJESTY’S THEATRE. The quality of last night’s programme at His Majesty’s theatre "as demonstrated by .the fact that on the three nights it has been screened it has been greatly appreciated. It is safe to say that a better film of its kind has never been shown locally than the one in which the “two good friends” disport themselves. The picture shows a parrot and a very young pup playing a rough-and-tumble game, in which the parrot appears to get very much the worst of it. Owing to unforeseen circumstances the dress circle will not be opened till Saturday night. But to-night’s new programme will make up lor any disappointment that may have been caused through the inability of the management to fulfil their promise. “Fighting Blood” is right out on its own as a “star” picture, and the supporting films are among the best. Of “The Two Orphans,” which is to be screened on Monday evening, a contemporary says : —“The most successful dramas ever produced are those which set down with perfect naturalness the common virtues and common failings of humanity. The caricatures of human emotion, the exaggerations of daily life appeal momentarily and die. The simpler stories become classics. ‘The Two Orphans’ is a classic, simply because it is a replica of human nature, tells the common story of love, life, hate, fortune, and misfortune. It is claimed that the cinematographic representation of this dramatic classic by Selig is the finest of its kind ever presented, for every possible means have been taken to obtain the ■living realism that makes the story unique. To suggest the many thrilling incidents of a truly great picture drama would minimise the value of the production, and it is therefore sufficient to mention that it is so full of vivid incident that it is followed with the closest interest.” • BLASCHECK. The famous. English humorist and elocutionist,. Mr. Joseph Blascheck, will visit Stratford on March 21st, with his musical-humorous entertainment, entitled. “Society Snap-Shots.” Mr. Blascheck .is known throughout the United Kingdom as the finest elocutionist and entertainer on the British platform, and he has bad the honour of appearing before His Majesty the late King Edward VII., who was much impressed with the excellence and a-efinement of his various characterisations. The; entertainment he presents is one which appeals to everyone who desires to see the amusements of the people kept clear from all coarseness and vulgarity, and this artist has shown most effectively that hearty laughter and unalloyed enjoyment can be obtained without recourse to methods which are unfortunately. too often adopted at our places of entertainment. Throughout the British Isles the clergy of all denominations have been most constant and enthusiastic in their support of this gifted performer, 'and the Bishop of London recently presided at one of Mr. Blascheck’s; recitals and expressed his unqualified approval of the entertainment' he had had the pleas-, ure of witnessing. "■'‘Supporting Mr 3 Blascheck .'during life season will appear Miss Mildi-fed 1 Wright on, a very charming vocalist and musician, -'and her songs at the piano are quite unique in their daintiness and their l artistic merit. This lady is the daughter of the wellknown composer, the Bate W. T. Wrighton, whose- songs 1 “Heir Bright' Smile Haunts me ■ Still,” “Bright Star of Eve,” “The Postman’s Knock,” “Thy Voice is Near”—to mention only ‘a few of the many—were the delight ‘of our parents twenty years agd. ! -i'"’-" The box plan opens' at Grubb’s Music Warehouse,- Saturday next, 16th inst, ' , ; :