AMUSEMENTS.

Stratford Evening Post, Volume XXXV, Issue 63, 19 March 1913, Page 8

AMUSEMENTS.

STRATFORD A. AND P. fASSOCIATION. GYMKHANA. tnuMLjl Splendid entries have been received for the Gymkhana, and a real good time may be looked for by all patronising this novel fixture. In 1 lie past, Taranaki has not provided very much open air entertainment at Easter, and the advent of the Gymkhana was welcomed with gleo at its inauguration last year. The A. and P. Association’s showgrounds is r.n ideal spot for the sports, and everything is now in thorough order, so that no hitch in the merrymaking need be anticipated. So that everything will go with a swing, and the numerous events kept going in (prick succession, a number of alert officials have been detailed for the purpose. Refreshments of all kinds will be provided on the grounds together with lollies and fruit stalls. It is anticipated that the grandstand will bo liberally patronised by reason of the small charges to he made. Provision will he made as usual for paddocking horses and vehicles driven to tiro grounds, while space will he reserved as a stand for motor cars. Jhe Stratford Municipal Band will be in attendance and enliven the proceedings.

Amongst the many events are cycling races and to the end that good time may be nut up on the track, the borough steam roller has ooen utilised to make a hard even siuface. The trotting races, as usual, will provide no end of excitement, and as the course is built on the American system of having the horses close to the spectators from start to finish, the races should bo very' interesting throughout. An attractive and neat programme will bo issued, containing all information relating to the whole of the events. With a bright, sunny day, there is little doubt that a 'urge crowd will avail themselves of Die holiday' outing. The fixture deseives every success. HIS MAJESTY’S THEATRE. “The Doctor’s Debt” is one of the star items in Thursday’s programme at His Majesty’s. The Lubin drama is one of tlie finest y r et released. The scenario reads: Elthel Jordan, daughter of the lighthouse keeper, is a veritable water-nymph. One afternoon while in swimming she sees signals of distress from a motqr boat which lias struck on a submerged rock. She engages the assistance of her sweetheart, Harry Myers, and they rescue the famous Dr. Morris and his wife.

The doctor is profuse in thanks and hopes to soon lie able to repay the debt. The opportunity soon arrives, for Harry fails ill on the island and

must have quick .medical aid. Ethel rushes to the motor boat to pet to the city and Jiiuls that it lias ueen tampered with, she swims to the mainland to pet Dr. Jlorris. They here meet Charles Arthur, a discarded lover who has tampered with the motor. They force him at the point of a pistol to carry them to the island. Harry’s life is saved by the physician and the lovers are made happy. “helix at the Hail” is a great com-

edy. helix, a quiet man, goes to a ball with his wife, who rents a dress suit several sizes too small. In the ball room the lower part or the suit splits. The chase out of- the hall room and through the streets is a scream. “Tweedledum’s Love Exploits” is an Ambrosio comic warranted to product' record laughter, while “Where’s Baby” is a charming little picture, quaint, amusing, and original.