AMUSEMENTS.

Stratford Evening Post, Volume XXXIX, Issue 46, 16 June 1914, Page 5

AMUSEMENTS.

BERNARD'S PICTUREB. The programme of star pictures presented last night at Bernard's Theatre is a series of exceptionally fine clear kine art. The dramatic portion of the programme is the best screened for a long time. The comedy element is in the capable hands of Mons. Prince, the famous French comedian, as To-night will be the last presentation of this series. To-morrow evening's programme will introduce for the first time "The Tango Dance," the much-discussed topic of the world's leading society ballrooms. How it's done—why it's done—who it's done by—where it's done—why it's done—where it came from, and all about it; tracing its history from its home in the Argentine to society's ballrooms; pictorial lessons in dancing; McCutcheon's dancing academy in full swing; the evolution of a tango devotee, showing the ambitious tyro anxious to learn; the great teacher with his apt pupils mastering the dance and the finished article.

D'ARC'S MARIONETTES. A unique entertainment is promised local theatre-goers for the week-end in the Town Hall, when D'Arc's worldfamed Marionettes will be shown under the management of Mr F. Wilton Barrass, whose motto for the tour, in the words of Shakespeare, is to deserve success since 'tis not in mortals ,to command it. The performance by these "puppets moved by strings" is pronounced by the press and public all over the world as really marvellous and a perfect blaze of splendor. Royalties everywhere have given their patronage to the entertainment, one of which has been given by command at Sandringham House before our own Majesties. The repertoire includes "The Grand Fantocconi," introducing the latest star turns, actors, dancers, cake walkers, comedians, ■ singers, stilt walkers, pole and chair balancers and performers of every description. There is a dazzling and gorgeous array of splendour in the beautiful "Transformation Scene," "The Midsummer Night's Dream," and "Home of the Silver Swans." Specialities introduced by the management include the appearance of the expert club manipulator, Harry Hastings, who comes originally from South Africa, but is known the world over for his skill in this branch of physical exercise. Last, to be mentioned, but by no means least, comes Reggiardo and his troupe of performing Maltese poodles, which are said to be truly human in their "turn," and must be seen to be believed. .This interesting entertainment will appear at the Town Hall on Friday and Saturday nights, and besides will open for a matinee specially for the children on Saturday; afternoon. Further particulars appear in our advertising columns.