AMUSEMENTS.

Stratford Evening Post, Volume XXXV, Issue 10, 10 January 1913, Page 5

AMUSEMENTS.

HIS MAJESTY’S THEATRE. There was an excellent house at His Majesty’s Theatre last night and the new programme was splendidly received. The “star” picture is “Jim Bludso of the Prairie Belle,” the text of which was published yesterday, and a wonderful film is modelled on John Hay’s famous poem, the final scene in particular being a thrilling one. Light comedy of a pleasing nature is supplied in “Mr Grouch at the Seaside,” a film which tells ol an ill-tempered man’s jealousy, and a surf-bathing episode. “In the North Woods” is another good drama. An adventurous Frenchman and his guide saunter through the woods in search of game. From a distance the adventurer sees a trapper’s wife place her bag of savings in its hiding-place. At once his cupidity is aroused, and he is determined to get the bag of money. He finds, however, that the woman is made of stouter stuff than the ordinary female of the species and he not only fails but suffers for his attempted villainy. “The Stubbornness of Youth,” an admirable constructed drama, created much interest. It was a simple story, telling of the efforts of two old cronies to arrange a match between their children. The 'boy and girl are the victims of a little trick, which works happily, and pleases everyone. The other films, are all good, and the new programme will be screened for the second time to-nihgt. THE FOLLIES. A very pleasing entertainment is provided by the Follies, a talented litthe company which made the acquaintance of a Stratford audience for the first time in the Town Hall last night. At times they were reminiscent of the Scarlet Troubadours. The Dandies, and The Pierrots, but there is more of the vaudeville about the entertainment than is the case with any of those other entertainers who have previously delighted local audiences. From the opening'chorus, a bright and snappy affair, The Follies kept patrons continually applauding, and dull moments were not existent, while they were on the boards, dispensing songs, serious and gay, burlesques, comicalities, quartettes, and a laughable dialogue, “Writing a Play.” The personnel of the company is not altogether unknown to local theatre-goers. Cissy O’Keefe, in particular, being an old favourite, and her remarkable voice was heard to distinct advantage last night, in the quartettes and choruses, as well as in her songs, of which a well-pleased audience demanded several encores. With her brother, Clifford, she was also successful in a tuneful duet. The other members of the circle, included Liilu and Lily Lussanne, Iris Edgar and Lily Moore. The Lussannes are excellent dancers, and know how to sing a song, while Miss Iris Edgar, a charming little person, scored a big hit in “Mary was a Housemaid.” With Mr H. C. Steyne, Miss Lily Moore was well applauded in a song and dance. “Every Little Momemnt,” reviving that dreamy little song, the air of which Professor Norwood used to charm his subjects into slumbers. The second part of the programme introduced Percy Clifton, whose dancing is infinitely better than his singing, and Percy Clifton, a first-rate comedian. The hatter, with Miss Iris Edgar, contributed a capital little comedy /‘Writing a Play,” distinctly one of the best items of the evening. The Follies did not attract so large an attendance as their merit demanded, although there was a fair house. The accompaniments were well played by Mr. Will Butler, who, by the way, was not honoured with a line in the programme. Mr. Butler was through hero last with the Fasola Co. ,