AMUSEMENTS.

Stratford Evening Post, Volume XXV, Issue 78, 6 April 1915, Page 3

AMUSEMENTS.

HIS MAJESTY'S THEATRE, A packed house greeted the big budget of photo-plays screened hist night. The play, "Out" of the Depths," is a love story of land and sea, with many exciting scenes of submarines at work and life on the big battleships. The supporting picture plays are "Where ■the Mountains Meet," a thrilling story of the western mountains of America; "Happy-go-Lucky" a tender story of the stage; "The Latest Australian Gazette" pictures many great events from the Commonwealth Some good comedies are "He Loved, the Ladies," "Andy Learns to Swim," and "Such a Mess." This programme will be screened for the last time to-night. BARTON'S CIRCUS.

Last night Barton's circus played to a crowded tent, and the audience wore well pleased with the varied programme. The star feature of the evening was undoubtedly the gymnastic performances of Mies Ashton, who gave a good display on the trapeze and tight wire. The St. Leonards and their French poodles gave a "nervy" exhibition of balancing. The many tricks given by the dogs showed fco what extent careful training and kindness can bring out the wonderful capabilities of these animals. The trick violin-playing of the Walhalla Brothers, and the exhibition of bareback riding by Mr Barton, jun., were well received. The Roman statuary was an excellent "turn," but it would have been more effective if the management had arranged for the lights to bo lowered during the performance. The exhibition of Broncho Bill on the buckjumper "Tornado" was a great act, anl showed that he could ride. The small pony, Tom Thumb caused great amusement by his successful efforts to dislodge all and sundry who tried to ride him. Altogether the circus was a creditable one, and the clowns were helpful in keeping the crowd amused by their quips and jokes, which it is satisfactory to state in no May overstepped the bounds of good taste.