AMUSEMENTS.

Stratford Evening Post, Volume XXXX, Issue 14, 3 September 1914, Page 8

AMUSEMENTS.

BERNARD'S PICTURES. La >t night's programme at Bernard's was a treat, and young and old enjoyed the splendour of the screen. The music of Van Heck's orchestra included grand opera with appealing violin soles down to ragtime. On the programme the big Wells-Carpentier fight is shown to advantage. This i>s a fine contest, showing tho sensational knock-out of Wells after one minute thirteen seconds fighting, and showing training methods of the contestants. "A Million in Jewels" is a most .sensational drama, a niagniiicant production by Knlem Co. There arc also beautiful scenics and educational comedies. "On the Laay Line" is a enned) skit on the New Zealand mil ways. The management state concerning it: "If you don't laugh at tKs comedy-play, your money will be refunded." On Friday, the little f;i, orite, Mary Pickford, will take the leading role in "Caprice."

THE SMART SET.

Last evening in the Town Hall, the "Smart Set" provided good entertainment for a large and enthusiastic audience. After the company had introduced themselves, a very good "Laughing Trio" was given. Miss Gwenyth Evans, who possesses a fine voice, gave a good rendering of "Sunshine and llain." Mr Maurice Jones was encored for his singing of "Nirvana," and gave in addition an excellent rendering of "The Rosary." Miss Georgie Martin proved highly amusing in the comic portions of the programme, as also did Mr Harry de llobeck, both being encored. Mr Gavin Wood was ::plendid in "Gunga Dingh (recitation), and on being recalled, sang "There's a Land." Mr Walter George, with Miss Martin, gave a very interesting display of the famous "Tango," and the burlesque on a "Tango Tea" provided a good laugh. The "Tango" itself was very graceful, and the music was excellent. Miss Lalla Knight sang "April Morn," and Mr Ernest Parkes "Shipmates o' Mine," both being recalled. Mr Edgar Hulland, who performed the arduous duties of accompanist to perfection, played as a solo a "Mazurka" (Leschetitzski), and in response to applause "Narcissus." The concerted items were pleasing and novel, and the whole performance was bright and sparkling.