AMUSEMENTS.

Stratford Evening Post, Volume XXXVII, Issue 40, 17 October 1913, Page 5

AMUSEMENTS.

THE JULIUS KNIGHT COMPANY.

At the Town Hall to-morrow eyen- | ing, the J. C. Williamson manage r ! meiit will present Mr Julius Knight ' and their new English Comedy Company in the much heralded „ success, "Milestones." "1 Mr Knight may be, assured" of a hearty welcome from his many-admirers in Stratford. So ,much has' 'been' said and 1 written in favor of the new' play asi to create a more : than ordinary interest, amongst theaj tregoers. Probably no play has ever come to this country bearing such universally high credentials from press and public. "Milestones" has become quite an international success, and is one of the very few English plays that have been as successful in Xevr York'as in London. Its appeal to people of all' ages : | and tastes, its; sympathy' with human nature,' and the briskness of the dialogue have helped to make it one of the most' remarkable comedy successes of recent years. * The "Sydney Morning Herald'' says of ' 'Milestones' r :-t-The success of "Milestones" is proof that the drama as art, when it is the real thing, has a great public waiting in Australia for a chance to respond to such a call upon it. "Milestones," of Course, has the advantage of being a charming play. It is full of human appeal, and its coming led humour and pathos bear'the unmistakable touch of nature. Moreover, it embodies a new and attractive idea—that of the development of one set of characters and their descendants during the whole half century of their lives. The marvel is that the scheme was not hit upon before. The "Mile- i stones" box plan is now open at T. j C. Grubb's*.

BERNARD'S PICTURES.

To-night's change of pictures at Bernard's Theatre is pronounced to be very high class. The star feature, "Nigger Jim" is a natural colored sensational drama by the A.B. Co., of America, and is stated to be the most realistic tale of the turf yet presented, depicting the sport of kings in all its fascination. The scenario runs as follows: —The betting was keen for the Albion Cup, and Jack Dodd, the jockey who was to ride Prince Charlie, went down to the stables to have a last look at his mount, being accompanied by the owner's daughter. Tt appears that these two were very fond of one another. They entered the stables just in time to see a jockey thrashing young Nigger Jim, the black stable boy. Dodd interferes, and a rough and tumble ensues, which ends in the bully being <?Hruck down. Jefferson, a rival of the Hart stable, was also fond of the daughter, but she refused hirn'. The owner premises Jack that if he wins the race he shall marry his daughter. In spite of attempts having been made to nobble Prince Charlie, ~-ack Dodd gallantly wins the ra/v and claims his' reward. Other films arc: "The-Man Who "Would not Marry" (Edison drama), "The Stolen Loaf," "Latest Pathe Gazette," "Chat About Tortoises," a Gaumont educational, and a host of comic and scenic gems. Dan MeSweeney, the favourite professional comedian will make his reappearance again this evening and Saturday, with a bunch of his latest comic songs.