AMUSEMENTS.

Stratford Evening Post, Volume XXVII, Issue 60, 10 July 1915, Page 3

AMUSEMENTS.

HIS MAJESTY'S THEATRE. -

There was a fair attendance at His Majesty's Theatre last night, when the current programme was screened for the second time. The chiei picture is thai of a splendid series of views in the Never-Never country oi Aus-

ti-alia The him deals with a journey ()1 raanv m iles into the Northern territory of Australia. The beautiiu photography makes the pictures most interesting. This great him will be screened in conjunction with a huge programme of other pictures for the fast time to-night. On Monday evenin... the management will present another big hill, when the fourth series of that remarkable film, in thirteen parts, produced by the famous Sehg Company, entitled "The Adventures of Kathlyn" in "The Royal Slave. '[ This portion of tiie series following on after Kathvn's marvellous eseaoe !',.,„„ "The temple of the Lion" i* most interesting, and shows where sh* is still pursued by the wild beast.-, oi prey. It also deals with the method, adopted by slave traders. The present instalment of the "Royal Slave will be found to be a very enthralling number. Other pictures are: John Hull on Top" (cartoon), "The I'npuinlec! Portrait" .(drama),, "Australian Gazette." ".inn's Vindicator" (Kdisoii drama). "The House Breakers" .comedy), and "Love Oil and Grease."

ALLEN DOONE. On Friday next/July Id, ftie popular Irish comedian. Mr Allen Doone and his company open in the Town Hall. . Tins successful artist will be appreciated, njot only by his own countrymen, but by the public generally. His productions have always been associated will) completeness of detail. acting and treatment. The unnatural or hideous Jmrlesque of Hie Irish character, is absent, and the real product of that little isle of love, romance, and Heroism, is seen. For this alone, .Mi Doom' has earned the gratitude of all wbo admire, wholesome productions. In addition, Mr Doolie adds a personality that is electrical in captivating his audience, and his sympathetic and artistic singing will be remembered keenly. He brings new material both as regards plays' and songs. though, doubtless, many of his admirers will want to see the "Wearing ol the Green" again. Mis s Edna Keeley, that clever and finished artiste, still supports Mr Doolie, and the company generally is precisely the same. The play chosen for the opening is a 10 mantic story of Irish life in the eighteenth century, entitled "In Ohi Donegal." -Mi' Doone plays Barry. Th? Australian papers speak of the play as 'one possessing strong interest and dramatic forte, and each production oil the other side has chronicled a marked success. Mr Doone will sin;, four new songs in the play, all of thorn his • own, composition "Hearts Bouquet," "Mother Asthoro." "Mary,' and "Eyes of Irish Blue." In the last song he introduces a host ot little children, dressed as peasants, and a very pretty and tasteful dance is performed. The full strength of the clever company is used in "Barry ol Ballymore," the fun is prominent and some very charming Irish scenery will be shown. The production will be a great Irish gun, entitled "In Ohi Donegal." The plan anil day sales ale at Oriibb's.