AMUSEMENTS.

Stratford Evening Post, Volume XXXVII, Issue 4, 5 September 1913, Page 7

AMUSEMENTS.

HIS MAJESTY'S THEATRE. The programme submitted at His Majesty's. Theatre last evening included some of the finest, films yet screened at inis popular'picture palace. "Theodora"," the.. star.. play of -the programme I ,''is no doubt''the finest historical -photo'play ever produced. The acting by'Mile Sahary-Djeli, the French actress, brings credit to the Film d'Ar't Coy. The film is bright and clear. The • exterior deencs are splendid. The'Roman costumes, the great circus arena, and a host of other scenes make this film remarkable. A very fine educational ''film is' ' "The; Devil Fish.'''A'-'very fine comedy entitled "Polly at -the Ranch," is a real laughter "mak^U l Other'good films are the "Patho -Gazette," "Ann," an Edi< on drama, and "Napoleon's Luck stone." To-night the amateur trials will he continued, prized being provided for the best comic and the lies!. sentimental singer. Good entries have. been received, and a good ■comes:: can be looked for.

THE ELLWOODS. Seldom is Stratford afforded such a. musical treat as came its way last evening when the Elhvood trio appeared at the Town Hall. There was a good house, particularly downstairs, and it is safe to say that even one enjoyed themselves. All the young artists have improved wonderfully in their studies since they left fox the Continent. Mr George is given pride of place among the stars and hi:-: 'cello playing is certainly a treat, but there are many who waver not in their allegiance to Mr Harry's violin accomplishments as the feature of

the evening, while, again, Miss Polly was to very many dearly lovable in her sweetly pretty accompaniments, notwithstanding the fact that 'she \\;<y the hardest worked member of the company. The one and only John Prouse simply rocked the house with .i storm of appreciation. His "Pilgrims Song' in the first half of the programme earned an encore "River or Years," that was equally enjoyable, though with less scope than the original item. "Queen of Conncmarra" was a delightful song by Mr Prouse later in the evening. Such talent as the company embraces must always come as a boon and a blessing to music lovers, and Stratford will, we are wire, recognise with over-in-creasing numbers their pride in the possssion of a trio such as our young Dominion has never previously produced.