AMUSEMENTS.

Stratford Evening Post, Volume XXXV, Issue 91, 24 April 1913, Page 5

AMUSEMENTS.

HIS' MAJESTY’S THEATRE. To-night’s change at His Majesty’s is pronounced to be very powerful, the programme being varied in the extreme. The dramatic portion is said to stand out “on its own” for merit, being headed by the Essany star drama, “Sunshine,” a most heart-appealing photo scenario. “Ireland, the Oppressed” is by the famous Kalem Co., and was “photoed” and acted on Erin’s Green Isle.

Another most exciting picture is entitled “Driver of the Deadwood Coach.” John Nelson, driver of the Deadwood Coach, was anxious to send his crippled child, Myrtle, east for treatment, but he was unable to raise the necessary funds. However, one morning the stage carried a valuable consignment of gold bullion, and Bad Bill, a desperado, learning of the shipment, determined to secure it. Nelson’s little son, Harry, took a picture of his father’s coach as it approached the village. When the stage arrived it was discovered that the gold was missing and Nelson, held responsible, was placed in jail, Harry developed the plate, which reveals Bill creeping from the box to secure the gold. The boy hastened to the Sheriff, to whom he showed the negative. In the meantime Bill had had no opportunity to escape from the box, and when the desperado was finally extricated by the officers it was found that he had been suffocated. The gold was recovered and Nelson liberated. The Eldorado Mining Company paid Harry a handsome reward, with which he was able to send his sister to the eastern specialist. The comics and scenics are a feature of the bill. On account of the somewhat lengthy programme, the performance will commence sharp at 8 o’clock.