AMUSEMENTS.

Stratford Evening Post, Volume XXXIV, Issue 51, 24 October 1912, Page 5

AMUSEMENTS.

“OUR REGIMENT.” TRAINING NOTES. (By “Prospero.”) I learn that the poster (representing an officer in mess uniform), which is now visible in nearly every shop window and hoarding in Stratford, was tiie work of Captain Steven. Dame Rumour hath it that his acting is quite as good as his poster work. Captain and Mrs. Dampen have acted together before in tins same piece in Wellington. They can make you smile, sometimes even laugh. Provided you are not deaf or blind. Dame Rumour refuses to say anything. Mr. Geo. Bond, whether he is organising an election campaign or doing something in the theatrical line, is always in the picture. Dame Rumour hath it that on this occasion nis picture of the “Sporting Curate,” which will bo “hung” on the 30th and 31st, will be a masterpiece study. Mr. P. Budd may bo an excellent salesman, but ho is Certainly a firstrate character actor. Dame Rumour hath it that his enthusiasm is catching. Mrs; Hogg has got a motta. “Always merry and bright.” When she [aughs, you have to join in. Dame Rumour hath it .that the Stratford public are waiting anxiously to see her on tiie boards again. Miss Evelyn Cameron will I;e remembered by those who saw the play which was produced on the same night as “Trial by Jury.” Everyone said that she was exceptionally good then—that was a, year ago, now. Dame Rumour hath it she is bettor than ever. Mrs. Uniacke’s performances in the past are still remembered with pleasure. Dame Rumour hath it, that she is immense in “Our Regiment.” Don’t take our word for it, go and see for yourselves. Mr/ Hugh Cameron, who has been associated with every piece for the last two years, has had parts to play, some small,some smaller still, but Dame Rumour hath it that, he will more than fill the bill.

Mr. Lonergan, whose profession is to i (‘draw”, teeth, -is not necessarily an artist, but Dame Rumour hath it that, as the butler in “Our Regiment,” ho can draw corks with great success. Remember, “Dame Rumour” is not always truthful, but she has stretched a point in favour of truth on this occasion. HIS MAJESTY’S THEATRE. There was a fair house at Bernard’s Pictures last night, when the current series of pictures were screened for the last time. To-night a grand new consignment, direct from Messrs John Fuller and Sons, will be shown, the pictures being a remarkably fine lot, and recording another big stop in the march of progress. Some hair- ’ raising feats of clever horsemanship are included in the film entitled ‘ German Army Equestrians.” From the viewpoint of daring and achievement the feats of the German Cavalry emulated the deeds of even the muchvaunted cowboys of the Whd " est. Dramas are always popular, and the present programme leatures some well-written, well-acted and splendidly photographed dramatic stories, in which the fine Lubin scries, entitled “Won by Waiting,” is a feature. In this a rich guardian leaves a fortune to a young couple on condition tnat xney marry each other. Neither relishes the alternative of being cut off with a shilling, so they become man and wife. They lead a cat-and-dog existence until by some strange act of Providence tiioy suddenly discover that they really love each other. Lieutenant Rose is a herb among heroes in picture drama. He figures in the story, entitled, “The Hidden Treasure,” and the stirring events depicted on the screen will be f ll.wed with tense interest. “The Nurse” is a sweetly pathetic Edison drama, with a very original plot, while in different vein comes “Scenes on the Upper Thames,” showing all the beautiful and historic spots on England’s grand old waterway. Further diversity is lent to the programme by a natural history subject, “Our Pet Dogs,” and there is the usual set of buttou-bui s ing comics.