AMUSEMENTS.

Stratford Evening Post, Volume XXXVII, Issue 37, 14 October 1913, Page 8

AMUSEMENTS.

THE JULIUS KNIGHT COMPANY

Loyal theatregoers are no doubt looking forward with anticipation to the opportunity of witnessing the J. C. Williapison, Ltd. production oi

‘‘Milestones,” whifli is sot down for presentation at the Town Hall on. Saturday evening next by Mr Julius Knight*and Company. Probably no more popular actor than Mr Knight has graced the Dominion stage. He is to ho supported by the accomplished young English actress, Miss Irene Browne, together with a specially selected organisation, forming the J. C. Williamson, Ltd., Xew English Comedy Company. Described as an Efiglisli drawing-room play, “.Milestones” provides a delightfully written story divided into three acts or periods, some of the characters introduced in 1860 being met with in 188."), and again in. 1912. There is much pathos in the changes of fate, which embrace the three generations, and the consequent variation of modes and manners, men and women. The idea of the three generations figuring in the narrative is suggested from every point: Eir.d. the evolution of clothes and the spirit of the period are embodied in the dialogue and life of the characters. The lighting, too, advances from oil to electricity. Even the music, which commences with old-time melodics, progresses to “The Mikado” and ends with the “Sunshine Girl.” Included m the cast are such high-class artists as Miss Grace Noble (of the Brough and Boucicanlt Company), Miss Maggie Knight, Miss Emine Temple, Miss Mary Gonlden, Miss Dorothy Camming; Messrs. Arthur Greenaway, Leslie Victor, Leonard Willey, J. Plumpton Wilson, Martin Lewis, Donald Macleod, Victor Tatnall and Clips. Morse “Milestones” enioved the dis-

tinction of running for seven weeks at tho Criterion Theatre, Sydney, and six weeks at tho Theatre Royal, Melbourne. Tho box plan will he opened at T. G. Grubb’s to-morrow (Wedu;,v day), at 8.30 a.in. BERNARD’S PICTURES. A very fine attendance was in evidence last night at Bernard’s popular pictures. The programme presented was of a high calibre. Three distinct changes of pictures have been arranged weekly by the management, which will present from the, world’s best makers the choicest that can be obtained. Stratford is the only town in the Dominion that runs through 30,000 feet every week. picture is selected for hvery programme. Last night’s star hi in' was undoubtedly, the Vitagrapll Drh'nfagraph, “A Modern Prodigal.” The plot is .away from the ordinary everyday scenario, and is the most heart-appealing yet sensational drama turned out by this famous studio. “Olaf the Atom,” “The Usurers Grip,” and “Escape from Prison” are draihas of the first water. Billiards by Reece, the champion player of the popular gaprey makes the ordinary plater look with amazement at t he different shots p| a. master hand. The Warwick Chronicle, teems with the latefct doings throughout the world. This programme, which will ho presented this 'evening for the last time, will he hard to heat, but the management reckon that they have a hotter one up their sleeve for to-mor-row’s change. The star drama, “Spanish Blood,” by the Hubsch Co., is stated to bo the greatest love and hate production yet seen here. Tt is a story of Spain, 'where bullfights are the popular amusement. Watch for the scenario, which will he published in to-morrow’s “Post.” The English Derby is included in the week’s graphic, and shows the accident to the King’s horse. Dan McSweeney, the popular, comedian, will make his reappearance on Friday next, with a series of his latest songs.