AMUSEMENTS.

Stratford Evening Post, Volume XXXIX, Issue 1, 22 April 1914, Page 8

AMUSEMENTS.

H!3 MAJESTY'S PICTURES The vice-rogal series of pictures direct from Wellington will he screentd at Bernard's Theatre this evening. The lending star film, "The Call," by the famous Vita Company, is stated to he a thrilling virile drama, introducing a real railway smash on the great South-western railroad. "The Doctor's Duty" is an Edison dramagraph, and the plot runs as follows :—-After a long and tedious day. Doctor Strong was with his family, when a costermonger begged him to some to his dying child. The'doctor went—the disappointment of his son. Jackie, who wanted his father to play with him. After he had left, Jackie decided to give his toys a dose of medicine, and abstracting a bottle from tin- doctor's laboratory, and just to show the toys how it should he done, took a generous spoonful of the medicine. His mother entered, and on the bottle saw the word "Poison." In a frenzy of fear, she despatched a hoy for the doctor. At the same moment the boy arrived, the doctor was lighting for the life of his little patient with all his strength., but a moment showed him his duty. He remained with the child. Mrs Strong called in another doctor, hut Jackie, however, suddenly and mysteriously disappeared. The doctor, returning home, found Jackie had taken a harmless mixture. "The Latest Gaumout Graphic," "N.Z. Animated News," "Stereoscopic Study of Flowers" in natural colors, and a host of mirth makers is headed by Lubin's comedy, "A Deal in Oil." The latest incidental music is played by the orchestra. TOWN HALL PICTURES.

The change of pictures last night were greeted with loud applause. The opening picture scenic, "From Abingdon to Oxford," was a beautiful one, and greatly appreciated. The star picture, "The Star of Bethlehem," appealed to all, being splendidly acted and staged with most gorgeous dresses and scenery, and brought to mind the Bible stories of childhood, showing tho birth of Christ and the manger. This is one of the best films the management have shown yet. "The Romance of Western Hills" is an Indian A. 8., which speaks for itself. "The Scotchman's Defiance" is a story of the Boer War. All Scotchmen should see how their countrymen fell for their country and fought to the end. Tliis film brought forth rapturous applause and should be a draw in itself to-night. The usual comics end scenics were shown. The programme is well worth seeing. Popular prices and good music.