AMUSEMENTS.

Stratford Evening Post, Volume XXX, Issue 71, 28 June 1916, Page 8

AMUSEMENTS.

HIS MAJESTY'S THEATRE. THE AWAKENING. A new programme of pictures will be presented at His Majesty's Theatre to-night, and it promises'to maintain the high standard set at this theatre. The chief attraction is entitled "The Awakening," in which the two popular artists (Anita Stewart and Earle Williams) have congenial roles. The picture is said to maiie a strong appeal by its "human" story of sharp contrasts between a woman of social position and a girl of the tenements in their efforts to win the love of a young surgeon. On the same bill is a 2000 ft. "feature" film, "Reincarnation," by the Thanhousei' Company, with Florence Lx Badie, the heroine of many a stirring drama, in the lead. In lighter vein is "following the Scent," in I which Mr and Mrs Sidney Drew ureatw 'much laughter in curing a husband of his jealousy. "Wife—the Weaker Vessel" is another husband-and-wife comedy on very different lines, but equally amusing. "How the French Coast is Guarded," is a striking military picture, and the "Pathc Gazette" will complete a programme of exceptional interest and variety. For tonight's programme, the orchestra will bo specially augmented. ALLEN DOONE COMPANY. "MOLLY BAWN." Mr Allen Doone's familiarity with I ltd Irish atmosphere and his close attention to detail is in the staging of his drama •on Friday evening next. Mr Allen Doono will appear at the Town Hall, Stratford, producing "Molly Bawn," which is said to be the finest Irish drama of to-day, as a picture of Ireland it has never been equalled, while, as it sweeps along with the speed of an express train, the characters of the play give it a vitality equalling the numerous dramatic incidents like clear pools. "Molly Bawn" reflects -the Nature of the Irish, it is an, enjoyable love story, and brisk characterisation confirm its claim to bo the brightest) musical comedy drama ever played in any part of the w/>rld. As an exponent of Irish drama, Mr Allen Doono has achieved much distinction, and in all States of the Comnlonwealth and New Zealand has established a reputation of> which any actor might feel proud. Mr Doone is a versatile sportsman as well as an actor ; he is a great sculler, a. crack shot, a champion cyclist, very good with the gloves,, but motoring is his favorite pastime. The plan for the Stratford season is open at Grubb's, also a day sale of tickets'.