AMUSEMENTS.

Stratford Evening Post, Volume XXVII, Issue 56, 6 July 1915, Page 3

AMUSEMENTS.

Hl3 MAJESTY’S THEATRE. |

A keenly-interested audience witnessed the change of programme at His Majesty’s Theatre last night, and the new bill was voted a first-class one. The chief item on the programme was the third series oi the adventures of Kathlyn in “The Temple of the Lion.” Tins picture, which cost .£BO.OOO to produce, is a sensational serial story in thirteen parts, each part is absolutely a distinct story, and complete in itself, and is. full of exciting episodes through the jungle. Included in the programme is a wonderful railroad picture entitled “Helen's Sacrifice,” by the famous Kalem Company, and “How Heroes are Made” (Keystone comedy;. “His Suicide” (comedy), “A .Believer in Dreams” (drama), and “Comediennes Strategy-,” a Lubin production. “The War Gazette” is an interesting num-

ber, and contains many line scenes. This programme will lie repeated tonight and on Wednesday evening, and there will be a huge change on Thursday. Matinees will be held every Saturday afternoon.

THE PLIMMER-HALL COMPANY

“A MESSAGE FROM MARS.”

This evening, at the Town Hall, the Plimmer Hail Comedy Company will produce the over-successful,‘ evergreen comedy-drama, “A Message from Mars.” This play has stood the test of time, and has proved itself an attraction which never fails to appeal. It contains all the essentials of success—tears and laughter, strong human interest, and a good moral lesson against selfish indulgence, affording scope to the artist in the fine characteristics of the author. The selfish Horace Parker is visited by the .supernatural inhabitant from Mars, and the existing scenes and trials through which he is conducted to his final awakening to the better feelings alfords V delightful evening of entertainment. Mr Harry Pli firmer is credited w ith a fine study of Horace Parker, while Mr Winter Hall as the Messenger and Mr Paul Latham as the tramp are said to he particularly well suited. Miss Alyco Holroyd plays Aunt Martha, Miss Ena Shanahan, Minnie Templar, and Miss Marjorie Soper, Mrs Clarence. The scenery and effects are on a very large scale. Seats' may ho reserved at Grubb’s, where the box plan is now on view.

”MERR!E ENGLAND.” History tells us how the Spanish Armada was a dire threat against the Old Land, and now history is repeating itself. England is threatened now as it was then. But Britons are not losing heart now and still keep the smile up. Nowadays, it is hard to sav what Britons did in

the days of Bess, hut Britons were Britons then- »as noiv> and it may-be safely presumed that they smiled then and remained as over “Merrie England.” Even in times like these, when England is merrily preparing to smash the German Armada, it is pleasant to see again Elizabeth’s merry men making holiday in May time before going to smash the Spanish galleons. Eyery loyal Britisher who is, and should he, interested in his country’s history and deeds should make a point of seeing. Queen Bess and her merry courtiers, the May Queen and her attendants making holiday. “Merrie England” will ho staged on the 14th. and loth July by Stratford merry maids and men, who will provide a merry musical performance.