AMUSEMENTS.

Stratford Evening Post, Volume XXXI, Issue 27, 30 August 1916, Page 8

AMUSEMENTS.

FOLEY’S PICTURES. MAHY PIGKFOBD. “Mistress Nell” is the title of four 'part feature film in which the “Queen of the Screen,” Mary Pickford, plays the loading; role to-night at His Majesty’s Theatre. Jn its report of the ipicture the X.Z. Times says:-—The : seating accommodation at the King’s Theatre was severely taxed last night when “Mistress Kell,” the beautiful Jilin produced by the Famous Players’ Film Company, was screened for the first time. Mary Pickford added further laurels to her long list of triumphs in her portrayal of Noll Gwynne, the whimsical, impulsive and piquant favourite of the public and monarch of England in the latter half of the seventeenth century. Charles 11., in his free and pleasure-seeking life, exposed himself to all manner ol plots and intrigue, and it is from 'one of these that fair Nell rescues him. The scenery throughout the 'picture is most elaborate, and the ! succession of events is depicted with jattention to accuracy and detail. Another noteworthy feature of the production is the gorgeous costuming oi tiie performers. The drama is by no means a heavy one, for the many scenes between the haughty duchess and Sweet Nell were the cause of ripples of laughter throughout the largo audience. Other hints to be shown are: “The Mar Gazette, “John Bull’s Sketch Book,” and “The Traitor.”

THE NORWOODS.

The return of the- Norwoods to Stratford is an event which will be appreciated by all who have previously seen this clever and entertaining exponent oi hypnotism. It will be. remembered that the Norwoods entertainment is essentially a mirth-provoking one, and his return with a new series of demonstrations will be welcomed hy old and new friends. The three nights’ season commences on Thursday in the town IS all. At twelve, o’clock to-morrow, at tile Post Olilcc,' the great blindfold drive will commence.

ANZAC MINSTRELS AT MCA ERE.

■ The Anzac Minstrels gave another of I’ieir popular performances at Kga'ere’ last, evening. The inclement whether considerably affected the atteildahce, but those residents who were present were provided with a fine performance. Two now lady pertermers, Mrs Edmondson and Miss Savage, wore well received, and had to respond to encores after each item. The first part of the programme consisted of the usual minstrel songs and jokes, which were much appreciated by the audience. Mr F. Foley gave bis ■usual items. At the conclusion of the 'performance, Mr T. E. Coleman, on behalf of the Ngaere Ladies’ Patriotic Committee, thanked the Minstrels tor their performance, and stated that the proceeds amounted to £4 11s 6d. The money would he braided to the Ladies’ ( ommittee for the purchase of goods for the making of comforts' for the boys it the front. He hoped the troupe would pay a return visit, ami the’Weather conditions would he more ! : rvoV.rahle. After the musical ontertainfuent, dancing was kept up till the early hours of the morning.