AMUSEMENTS.

Stratford Evening Post, Volume XXXVIII, Issue 74, 18 March 1914, Page 6

AMUSEMENTS.

HIS' MAiIESTY’§ pictures.

To-night’s new series are stated to he superior to any programme set screened here. “The Fall of Constantinople” is a grand spectacular drama in colors. The story of the present Ottoman Turks is fully told in this film. - FiW Ertoghrul to the present Sultan of Turkey 36 princes in the male line have ruled the Ottoman Empire without a break in the sucecssion. 'ln 1258 Ottoman was born ,and he died at the, age of <O. He hkd dreamt of Empire, and hoped f t 6 view. Constantinople at his - feet. Al-though-the latter was denied, the first ■was accomplished. In the spring of 1453 .Mahomraed set out from Adrianople with 300,000 followers. To pierce the walls the 'Turks brought with them the .largest cannon yet constructed. The Emperor Constantine fought as a common soldier, bub all in vain, The Turks sacked the city and ever since they have remained in .possession. ' From an historical and picturesque point of view, “The, Fall of Constantinople’,” must be considered as a very valuable addition to the great photo dramas of the day. The latest Gausupporting pictures, including dramatic, scenic, and comedy element are of the latest released films. The professional orchestra, which* is most essential to any show, renders the most / up-to-date music that is obtainable, and-played in a manner which would be hard to beat in the Dominion.

ST. PATH IC K-S, SOCIAL. The Town Hall last night held a jolly crowd. In the dress circle were the elder members among-.-the patrons of; the-social who enjoyed watching the TerpsiChorean evolutions of the fifty or sixty couples ,who occupied the floor of thevhall. \ The weather was. close and muggy, and at times the dancers felt the heat somewhat trying, but altogether a very enjoyable evening , was spent.' It was about 2 a.m. when the gathering broke up. The music for the dance was supplied by Mrs Bianchi (piano),' Mn E. -Kelly (cornet), G. J. Bradley (drums), Sid Bernard (cornet), and side drums, in their well-known satisfactory - manner. Messrs E. E. Hancock, O. Tocker and T. Wilson acted as M.G’s.

An interesting‘ programme of items (both vocal’vand instrumental) had been arranged by the committee, who are-to-be congratulated on the success of .the - 1914 i sooial. The items were as ■ follows :—Song, Miss Greenhalgh; song, ‘Miss Moon; song, Mr W. H. Hawkins/ fend - encore, a recitation; song, Mr B. Davis; song, Mrs Sims; song, -Mr T- Colefnan; sailor s hornpipe; Mr Mather-; pianoforte soli (novel exhibitions) Mr Heilderson; duet, Miss W. Fitzgerald and-A. Robson; cornet solo,‘Mr Sid Bernard (encore number “Wearin’ o’ the Green”). Miss Robson played the accompaniments with one exception/ Mr -Richardson playing for Mr Davis. Mrs Brooking catered for the gathering in her usual recherche style. The social was a great success, and it is already stated that a similar entertainment will he arranged for in. a couple of months’ time.