AMUSEMENTS.

Stratford Evening Post, Volume XXXIV, Issue 31, 30 September 1912, Page 5

AMUSEMENTS.

"SINBAD THE SAILOR."

Speaking in the "asphalt/' as Mrs. Snibad said, J. O. Williamson, Ltd. s, latest production is a sparkling essence or an Arabian Wight's tale, flavoured with the ; rarest; concocuons; bat in the "concrete" it's a rattling hue panto., comparing well with the peer of pantos.'; 'UYiOther Goose," and, m us spectacular effects, even availing that hitherto incomparable production. Gi necessity Saturday's performance was robbed cf many oftUQSe brilliant features, notably George Kirby's celebrated '.'flying Ballet,' that have made tnis year's pantounmo more wonderful than its predecessors, but were those flights of fancy missed i; Mrs. Sinbad, in inimitable stylo, asserted that "you can't judge a woman by lie'r clothes," but you can judge a pantomime by. the laughter it creates, oy the impressions it leaves en .'the, memory, and judging by these all important factors, "Sinbad the bailor left nothing to be desired. A feast, tor the eyes, a tonic to jaded appetites, a magnet to draw, forth immeasurable volumes of laughter, there was not a dull moment, and the panto, wended its way through glittering ballets, grotesque comedy, and all tue wend conceptions, that, accumulated, compnpe Che modern pantomime, in magnificent style. It is small wonder that mo production was such a success, when a review of the talent available is made. "Pip" Powell'is an inimitable "Daine, and while he was always excellent, no was ri.vht at his best in that deliglntul scone," where Mrs. Sinbad, being in doubt, "goes to bed." Messrs. Drew and Alders were decidedly clover, uiid their ready humour never flagged. Mr. W'iliiar.i Hassan has no equal ar, an animal' impersonator, and his'"Dirk ■the'Dog Detective,''' while not giwiig half the scope for the display of. his powers as, say, "Jessie the coo, J , was. co say the least, screamingly tunny Ot great merit, too, was Mr. O. ]&. pennon's, performance as "The Old Man of the Sea," his attack of the "JJ.I.-'s ' being a magnificent piece of a*ing. Vivacious and charming was M its Florence Imeson, the principal boy; v/mlc Miss Nell Finnis as, "Ruby" complete: ly captivated her audience. Aiiss Marie- Eaton (Princess Fatima), Miss Nance Maher (Fairy of Adventure), were both delightful, and had not a little to do with the general success. A very knowing gentleman, with quite a, taking way Avith him, was the Emperor'of Sahara (Mr. William Winn), while Mr., Charles Howard made, uiie most of "Sinbad." While the Emperor and Sinbad and the rest are' busy hunting for the Diamond Valley, the Sledes'"added' a little variety in their illusion, "The Mysterious Hotel, , ; a diversity, while with its mystifying wonders* proved of exceptional merit. The crowning feature was the full orchestraY whose work was greatly appreciated by the audience, which crowded every available inch of space in one hall. ; ■ .'■.■■':; ' /:•,':-• '.: ":V ."'

AN, OPINION OF TINY TOWN. •The Sydney "Newsletter' 1 ' expressed itself in the following terms regarding Tiny Town, the inhabitants of which will appear at the Stratford Town Kail, in.two performances,j-on Wednesday (next:—"No doubt liny Town- at the Exhibition Building is about the most remarkable show ever seen in Australia; and just:ec it is the most remarkable, it is the most oleasaht ahd most picturesque. People who imagine this lilliputian show must be rep'ellant' and unpleasant will -ind it the prettiest and most inerestmg sight that, can be imagined, and that was the experience of the record crowd of fashionable people "ivho, with their children,, attended the , matinee last Saturday. Taken altogether, gay and vast throng and,the inhai.it irits of Tiny Town, was a sight worth f'Geing. Never was there such a-matine3 at the Exhibition Building or any, place else in Sydney. And what sort of an jntorest was taken of the whole" •;business ? The show proved oiie of great human interest to all men, women and children, competing for the-sights; of the arena and of Tiny Town:'What heightened the interest was the revelation of perfect models of dear little ladies—each with a kind and benvtiful face, each with a perfect artistic physique absolutely fascinating; and this may be added a gesture and stage deportment that nothing but a highclass 'education could have prcduced. And here on this, point of education the lilliputians, both ladies and gentlemen, converse in several languages, ,ono lady speaking eight—all in trweet and perfect, though child-like tones. Without 'Mowing it, Tiny Town fuves young and old Australia very good 'essons in courtesy and deportment." The afternoon performance Vt the Town Hall will commence at 8 p.m. and the Jsvoning one at 8 o'-clock, but the village will be cprned on 3 ho r earlier. Seats may be reserved at Grubb's Music Depot." and half price will .be charged for children. <

BERNARD'S PICTURES. There was a good attendance at His Majesty's. Theatre on Saturday night to 'witness the final screening of a. ■very excellent and interesting selection of films, the whole rf : .whi'h met with much appreciation. Of the dramas, "The Flower of the Mormon City" was the best, and was watched attentively from start to finish, l.ne other dramas, "When Kings were Law," and "How Statos are Mnde." were also of the usual high standard. The scenic film, "Historical Warwickshire," was a very interesting one, and an educational picture. Amongst the comics "Wonky'.s Wager" was undoubtedly the pick, but both, the other ooniics were good, and caused ;a considerable amount of laughter. The Gaumonf Graphic supplied many topical views.

To-night a big change of programme takes place at His Majesty's, when the management are echo .ma ail their previous great successes with a new selection of biographic ,vondei's ct unprecedented magnitude. Heading the startling array is another of the Kalem players' heart-tbrobbiiig Irish dramas, adapted from the well-krio'nn poem of Tom Moore, "You lientrmiher Ellen," photographed in r-e Emerald Isle, the Irish hills and dales, with more intimate views of rondsrlo. croft and meadow, cive perfect setting to this poetic Irish story of El'oo, "pride of the village." of whorn Tom Mooie wrote. Miss Gene Gauntier takes the leading role, and her charming ways as an Irish colleen are well known to frequenters of high-class picture houses, and as Ellen she excels all her previous efforts. It is . a thoroughly delightful feature picture that can be shown to infmt as well as adult, and like all the Irish pictures previously featured at . Bernard's, is beautifully photographed. The other films ranking as features are the "Assigned Servant." a great Australian convict drama dealing with the early Australian days, and showinc: the harsh treatment the prisoners were, subjected to. This film st'inde" alone for real life Other star films are "Home Folk," A.B. masterpiece; "Lignite Mine in Brux." "Life of the Bees," and a host of scenic and comic gems. „