AMUSEMENTS.

Stratford Evening Post, Volume XXXII, Issue 29, 30 December 1916, Page 5

AMUSEMENTS.

FOLEY'S PICTURES. "THE G.OOD BAD MAN." I Last night's audience at His 'Majesty's Theatre were unanimous in [proclaiming the feature film, "The Good Bad Man" as one of the' best I western pictures .seen locally. The (leading character is an eccentric outlaw, always smiling and guilty of some extraordinary offences against law and order, one of which is the j holding up of the Pacific Express for I the sole purpose of robbing'the conductor of his ticket punch, but another crime which is more typical of the outlaw is his raiding of the grocery store in town and taking a quantity of bacon away and giving it to ia poor little orphan kid who lives alone. The film simplv teems with

western exploits, including some of the most daring rough-riding. A good programme supports the star, chief of which is perhaps "The Women Munition Workers." The War Gazette is, as usual, full of the latest from in and around the firing line. The programme will be shown again to-night for the last time.

BATTLE OF THE SOMME. • The first official pictures of the "Pig Push" will be shown at His Majesty's Theatre on Monday and Tucsoay next (race nights). The pictures' w*»>> taken right in the front of the firing line, and at considerable risk to the operator, the Bioscope used in taking the film having to :he protected by a shield from danger of shrapnel. Mr Lloyd George says: "Every Britisher who loves his country should see this wonderful film," which is five thousand feet in length, in three colossal parts. 8

TOWN HALL.

BEAUTY AND THE BEAST. On Monday night at the Hall theatregoers will have their" tliirst for gaiety aid song quenched,' with the pantomime "Beauty and the Beast" For the past | few days, stage bends, mechanics, and electricians have been hard at it to be ready for race night; therefore the curtain should rise on one of the most spectacular pantomimes yet produced bv amateur performers. Quite a host of new musical numbers will bo presented, including the latest patriotic I'soag "Trenthani." In the cities, this song now bids fair to outdo the famed "Tipperary" for' popularity. Another I new number, "Its Tulip Time in Holland." will be introduced with a huge windmill (typical of a Holland farm) the effect- of this item being most realistic. A feature of the pantomime will be the creations in dresses and striking stage settings. The charm consists in the pantomime's brightness, colour, and movement, from beginning to end. Eyes and ears aro pleased, and the story is cleverly constructed. An efficient orchestra under the baton of Mr V. Lester, h&fe been specially augmented for performance. The net prqeeeds of the pantomime will be donated to the Lady Liverpool Fund for Our Boys Comforts.

M. EUGENE OSSIPOFF. The noted Russian M. Eugene Ossipoff, is again to tour the Dominion with a compact concert party. M. Ossipoff was for several years leading vocalist at the Grand Opera House at Moscow, and he lias appeared at 'all the principal opera houses in Europe. He makes a speciality of singing all .the arias from the operas of the old composers, whilst a special feature of his recitals is the rendering of all the best of the latest English ballads and Russian folk songs. Being the possessor of a pure rich baritone voice he makes a speciality of the Toreador's song from "Carmen" and the prologue from "I Pacrliacci." M. Ossipoff will be supported by Miss Ethnee Clegg, a young and prominent mezzo-soprano, and Miss Bessie Rogers, who is recognised as one of the brightest elocutionists in the Commonwealth. The piantiste of the party is Miss Sylvia Roberts. One recital will be given iu the Town Hall on the evening of Tuesday, January 2nd. Box plan at GrVbb's.

GRAND OPEN-AIR CONCERT. AT A. AND P. SHOWGROUNDS. It is hardly necessary to remind our readers of the open air concert to be given by the Wanganui Garrison Band in the A. and P. Showgrounds to-morrow afternoon. The programme is one of rare excellence, and in keeping with the Panel's high traditions. The standard overture "Zampa" is a well-known and ( popular work, and the grand selection. '*Polinto" will appeal to all lovers of good music, afi fording ample scope to display the ability of this fine combination of 'players. Another popular number will be a splendidly arranged selection from "Maritana," which includes the best known solos from this favourite opera. "The Rosary" will be played as a cornet solo, with full band accompaniment. A delightful chorus ("Judex" from Gounod's Mors et Vita ,is included in the programme, also a fantasia "Simeon," an interesting item 'the church bell effects produced by the Baud being most realistic. Given fine weather a record attendance of the public is anticipated, as the object of the concert' is to raise funds for our Wounded Soldiers. The splendid programme to be given amidst such pleasant surroundings, should certainly attract a very large audience, and thus ensure a {iuauciai success,