AMUSEMENTS.

Stratford Evening Post, Volume XXXIV, Issue 23, 20 September 1912, Page 5

AMUSEMENTS.

WHO'S WILLIAM? STRATFORD, TTJESDAI 24. Mr. Chas. Blake arrived in Stratford yesterday to make arrangements for) the forthcoming production of '•Who's William?" by the WykehamNabie Musical, Comedy Company. Judging by the press reports throughout the Dominion, "Who's William?" is the cleverest comedy seen for years. It is clean and wholesome in dialogue, arid the music bright and- sparkling. One of the special features of the performance is tho celebrated Apache Dance, performed by Miss Maud Chetwynd and Mr. Edward Nable. These artists stand pre-eminent in their artistic dance, and have been acclaimed by press and public the best exponents in dancing seen in New Zealand. Members of tne company have been with leading managers in England, America and Australia, and include Mias Prissy Prescott, the leading lady, who recently starred with J. C. Williamson companies, and Miss Maud Chetwynd, a soubrette of proved merit, -Miss Alice Moffett, a late member of Sir Beerbohm Tree's London production of Hansa and Gretel. Mr Reginald Wykeham was for some time producer for Mr. Hugh Ward, and proved himself ono of the most versatile actors in the Commonwealth. With a commanding presence, Mr. Wykeham always becomes a favourile. Mr. Edward Nable was last starring with J. C. Williamson's companies, playing "Hoggcnhoirner" in "Tho Girl from Kays." Other members are Miss Stella' Carzalla, Miss Ingorsoll, and Messrs. Montosole, Lashbrook, Throsby. Box plan opons to-morrow at Grubb's music depot.

HIS MAJESTY'S. Having had an interview with Madame Bernard and viewed the different electrical machinery required for picture production, a member of tho "Post" staff states that ho is quite satisfied everything is up to date at His Majesty's. No wonder, he says, the patrons of tho Stratford popular amusement theatre are pleased with the programmes screened; the. 7 are as good as any produced in. Australasia. Last night's change of programme at His Majesty's, as usual, was quite up to the high standard of excellence set and maintained, too, by Madame Bernard, and the largo audience thoroughly appreciated the fare provided. "War's Havoc," Kalem's masterp'eec. was the piece do resistance, and.proved to be a very fine film indeed. The matinee to bo held on Saturday afternoon should draw a, big crowd, as parents are commencing to realise that not only do the pictures entertain the children, but they also educate them.