AMUSEMENTS.

Stratford Evening Post, Volume XXVII, Issue 5, 6 May 1915, Page 8

AMUSEMENTS.

H.M. THEATRE. A now scries of plays occupied the screen last night. “Fates Midnight Hour” is the feature drama, on tliis programme. Stars Alice Joyce, the beautiful Kaleni actress, in a special story of embarrassing nature. “The Big War Gazette” depicts the King visiting his faithful soldiers in France —a thrilling scene shows the Belgian army in a trench battle—another scene shows the Belgian heroes of Liege oil' to meet the Germans once again. A very good comic for boys and girls entitled, “Bulldog pups at War,” In the western line is “The Last Shot,” a cowboy story of a sensational nature. An appealing child' story is “Sonny Jim in search of the North Pole.” The Vita graph’s child artists in a clever film. Two first-class comedies are:— “Archibald Chubbs” and “The Roundel's.” THE COURT CARDS'. That talented combination, the “Court Cards,” made their second appearance at the Town Hall last night before a fair house. The game was evidently “no trumps,” for the members of the company may be said to have a grand equality of excellence. This was particularly noticeable in the concerted items. Individually, ttie various musicians provided an excellent evening’s entertainment, both as regards music and humor. .Miss Maude Fane, who posesses a fine soprano voice and a charming manner, soon infected the, audience with gaiety. Mr George Graystoue, with his big but ; well-controlled bass voice, gave a fine rendition of “Asleep in the Deep.” The jester. Mr Edgar Warwick, kept the audience busy laughing, while the singing of Sydney Alan tiering, George Titehener, and .Miss Bence Maude proved very popular. Miss Winifrid .Mitchell coaxed sweet melodies from a very fine-toned violin. Air Albert Keats performed the duties of accompanist with great versatility and proficiency. A very enjoyable entertainment was brought to a close by the representation, by the company, of an hilarious d ram a.