AMUSEMENTS.

Stratford Evening Post, Volume XXVII, Issue 54, 3 July 1915, Page 3

AMUSEMENTS.

HIS MAJESTY'S THEATRE. There was a large and appreciative audience at His Majesty's last night to witness the new change of programme, ami they were rewarded with seeing one of the best pictures yet M-iveued in Stratford. It is entitled "Captain Alvarez," a Vitagraph production, GOOD Feet in length, in six parts. The picture, which occupies nearly the whole of the programme, is spirit-striking and seething with «- fiteir-ont. It shows how a revolution begins and ends, with realistic battle scenes, romantic, thrilling love stones, powerfully and wonderfully enacted by all-star artists, witli Edith Story !as Honifca) i" the title role.. The picture must be seen to be appreciated. Included in the programme is the "jsig War Budget." which contains items relating to the present war. such as the Belgians' fighting Kingtraining on the promenade— baiUl.ng winter quarters for British 4 ildiers French cycling scout—swonl ol honor for King Albert- hardy British iroops nm | ei . " canvas Hooded Salisbury Plains- barring the road to Panssoldiers amusement boh in 1 the tren elios- Belgian volunteers- anJller" i'i Klnnders- French cavalry uii tlic UKli .ch- ambulance barges on the Seine--and Belgian guns and gunners. The concluding picture is a coined;, entitled "A Corner ill Hats.." in wl'icl. a doe, plays the principal part, and by Ids actions ujisets the " 'appy 'ome." On .Monday and Tuesday evenings, the third series of the "Adventures ol Kathlyn" will be shown, supported by a big programme of star pictures. In common with practically all othe towns in the Dominion, the manage inent has decided to have two change'of programme a wee); instead of three commencing on Monday and changing on Thursday.

THE RED DANDIES.

TO-NIGHI

To-night (Saturday) for one nigh; only, we will have a visit from tin clever company of entertainers, wh will be remembered for Llio delightii. performances they gave on theft- pre vious visit just over two years, as*' While retaining the old favourites, M Claude Dampier, -Miss Irene Vere. M Oliver Peacock, and Mr Leonard G-il flths, the company includes nine nev members, all of whom come to us wit! line reputations as artists in thei various lines. Of their opening uig'm of the Auckland season of seven week: the New Zealand Herald say,s: "T!r. cordiality of the reception accorded U Mr Edward Branscombe's Red Daudie by the large audience at the Tow • ia!l..'.vas a striking testimony to tlv popularity of the combination of ei.. tertainers—that inveterate laughte makei- (Mr Claude Dampier) confirm ed his former friends in the good'opin ion they held of his abilities, and eon vjneed many new ones that his reputation was well deserved. .Many com edians work much harder to product the mirth which he arouse., without effort. As a natural humorist Mi Dampier has lew peers, his fun is cultured, refined, and never in the least offensive, and screams of laughte; greeted his every appearance." Miss Irene Vere has made a speciality oi ragtime melodies and her duets with Mi Dampier are a feature of all the programmes. Miss M.»na Thomas is the possessor ot a fine soprano voice which she uses with much ai i.i-try and Mis'- Ida Newton makes a most v\insome soubrette, with a quaint style ol singing her humorous songs. The baritone of the party, Mr -John Wei by. sings his songs with fine spirit and arouses much enthusiasm with his patriotic numbers. A good elocutionist is indeed rare to get, but the Dan dies have in Mr Harry llorradale an artist whose histrionic ability is sucli to command special attention, and his dramatic and character recitals art among the leading features of the performance. It is seldom you get a violinist of.Mr Cyril Connolly's ability away from the concert platform, but here again the Dandies have got an artist that never fails to appeal to their patrons, and when this young artist is not coaxing melody from his fiddle he is dancing his way into the good graces of bis audience. Intending patrons should avail themselves of the opportunity of reserving' their seats at Urubb's. " ,

THE PLIMMER-HALL COMPANY

"A MESSAGE IMOM MAKS." The production in the Town Hall on Tuesday evening of so ['anions a play as "A Message from .Mais'' will no (loul)i make a strong s<j>p<?nl to local playgoers The Company i- ■' powerful one, and the scenery and general equipment is of a high oj dor. The play ;.-, intensely Imnian and although the comedy element predominates,there is a strong undercurrent of intense pi'lhos. The ;tory of how the 'n o-; selfish man on esvLii, 1 Hoi-ue l'ail*er", is confronted hy the magnificent super-

man, whose mission on earth it is to cure him of his selfish ways, and how the cure is effected only after an application of the severest trials, forms one of the most human documents ever written for the modern stage. It is only when Parker is completely broken down by all sorts of afflictions and disasters thai he finds it i't his heart Lo say to his fellow street sweeper, on finding a sovereign in his pocket, "Halves, partner, halves." The messengers 1 mission is accomplished.

"Farewell to earth and you." he cries as he disappears in (he mists. It is an enthralling heart to heart story of sublime interest. The personnel of the Plimmer-Hall Company guarantees an artistic reprcseiitation. The box plan is now open al ({rub's, wb«u# saats may b«» reisrved.