AMUSEMENTS.

Stratford Evening Post, Volume XXVII, Issue 55, 5 July 1915, Page 4

AMUSEMENTS.

HIS MAJESTY’S THEATRE. The third instalment of “The Adventures of Kathlyn” wilj he screened for the first time to-night at His Majesty’s Theatre. The film is in two parts, and depicts Kathlyn Williams (the girl without fear) in one of her most daring roles “In the Temple of the Lions.” This series, which is crammed with exciting epksode flights through the jungle, etc, quite upholds the reputation the preceding pictures have made. The feature film is well supported by an excellent programme, including “How Heroes are Made” (Keystone), “His Suicide” (Lubin), “Believe in Dreams” (drama),

“Helens Sacrifice” (Kalem). and the “Latest Budget of War Pictures” from in and around the firing line. Comencing this week, -the programmes will be changed Monday and Thursday, and Matinees will be held every Saturday afternoon.

THE RED DANDIES. The popularity of this talented company was shown by the large 1 attendance at the Stratford Town Hall on Saturday night on the occasion of their return visit. The performance was given .with vivacity and the right degree of abandon, while there was no breath of vulgarity or even of suggestion. The “Beds” have too? good a reputation to uphold to fall away from grace in this respect. Mr Claude Dampier received an ovation, and the audience seemed not to tire of his items. His humorous quirks were highly appreciated and his character sketch“On the Road to Ruin”was convulsing in the extreme. On Mr Dampier's part it was a piece of clever acting. In the sketches with Miss Irene Vere, in which, by the way, the lady displayed remarkable versatility of character and a fine exposition of ragtime, Mr Dampier was also very happy in his parts. ' The various musical items were well selected, and eacti member of the company appeared to thoroughly satisfy the audience, whose insistence on recalls was proof positive of their enjoyment. Mr Peacock’s fine tenor singing was one of the most en joyable features of the evening. “The Deathless Army” gave Mr John Welhy opportunities which, as a splendid baritone, he did not fail to take ad vantage of; his fine enunciation assisted him materially to this consummation. Not the least enjoyable of the items .was Mr Cyril ConnoiiyV violin pieces, in which his technique was prominent throughout. “Gunga Dingh,” Kipling’s stirring poem, lost nothing in Mr Harry Borriadale’s interpretation, which was unanimously recognised as hi Riant elocution. Miss Mona Thomas is a soprano s'Uger with an extensive range, which was strikingly shown in a pretty duet with Mr Peacock, and also in a solo, “My Moon.” Miss Ida Newton’s items proved her to lie a clever actress, and she made herself a favorite with the audience with her contribution “Couldn’t Help It.” Mr Leonard Griffiths’ duties as accompanist appeared to sit lightly upon him. Amongst theatre-goers there appeared to be feeling ol keen satisfaction in the manner in whvh the “Reds” had been supported on their return visit.

THE RUMMER-HALL COMPANY. “A MESSAGE FROM MARS.” “A Message from Mars” will ho produced to-morrow evening by the Plimmer Hall Comedy Company. The Company have won the highest praise throughout New Zealand for their production of this play, one of the great successes of theatrical history. The story is original, human, and with a tine moral lesson, whilst the humor is distinct in the startling situations and the strong object lesson to Horace Parker from the strange visitor to this earth from the planet Mars. The comedy-drama affords splendid scope for acting to the principals! Mr Harry Plimmer is Horace Parker, and is credited, with the best work in this part. Mr Winter Hall, as the Messenger. and Mr P. S. Latham as the tramp are also well cast. Miss Alyce Holroyd will be seen as Aunt Martha, a part she has created favorable impressions in everywhere, Miss Eva Shahan as Minnie Templer and Miss Marjorie Soper as Mrs Clarence. The box plan is on view at Grub’s, where seats mav be reserved.