AMUSEMENTS.

Stratford Evening Post, Volume XXXII, Issue 25, 23 December 1916, Page 5

AMUSEMENTS.

f FOLEY'S PICTURES. I I “THE WAIF.” I The story of a waif formed the chief attraction at His Majesty’s Theatre lost night, when a large audience was in attendance. The film, which, is ol a high order, tells of a theatrical manager’s only son, who is torn from his home and parents by a dismissed servant out of revenge. The scene changes to New York’s busy thoroughfare, with its riches and poverty. The boy is here seen iu the busy streets, earning his scanty meals as a shoeblack. The story is one with a strong appeal, and a touch of comedy running through its pathos, and gives scope to the undoubted ability of the clever boy-actor. Charles Chaplin, created much amusement by bis cartoon “Round the World in 80 Minutes.” Some excellent war pictures were shown, including an official war film entitled “The Fight at St.Eloi.” The programme will bo screened to-night for the last time.

HIS MAJESTY’S XMAS NIGHT. ♦ * COLOUR WORK IN “CABTRIA.” Colour photography plays an important part in “Cabiria,” the big historical film play which is to he screened at His Majesty’s Theatre, Xmas, night. It is used all through the pro- , diiction, but in •such a clever way thatthe colour scheme nevbr forces itself upon the spectators. In numbers or scenes where greater effect could Ta% obtained by the use of ordinary black and white work colour has been abandoned. The greatest judgment has been displayed in this respect. In pursuance of the producer's policy of making the big film thoroughly representative of very latest achievements, of biograph art some really: beautiful colour work is introduced. One sunset in particular is a remarkable exam-ple,-of delicate tinting. It is a desert itrsfiie in Africa, with the sombio gloomy sands as a foreground. “Cabiria” has been made to please everybody, and every interesting feature which ingenuity could advise or skilled producers suggest has been included in it.

WANGANUI GARRISON BAND. The Sacred Concert by the Wanganui Garrison Band for the benefit of the Taranaki Wounded Soldiers’ Fund on Sunday, 31st inst., will offer a treat to all lovers of music, at the A. and P- € (rounds, Stratford,v yit. 2.30 p.m. There is ample accommodation in the grandstand ana unacr the trees. Admission to all parts of the ground will be Is for -adults, fid for children, and all vehicles free. Those who have attended the concerts, given by this Band at Stratford for tlie last two years are sure to attend again, not only for the pleasure tire" Concerts give, but also to - show , their appreciation of the effort to benefit the Taranaki Wounded Soldiers’ Fund which will receive the whole profits. The Stratford Patriotic Committee who are managing the concert has arranged to have afternoon tea dispensed on the grounds. Visitors are therefore assured of a highly enjoyable afternoon. Full arrangements have been made to handle motor cars and other vehicles expeditiously. %