MOTOR CYCLES ON THE STAGE.

Horses have been seen on the stage in many dramatic productions, but an Ariel ” horse” (as the modern medium-weight Ariel motor cycle has been nick-named) is a rarity in such a setting. Bobby Howes, the wellknown comedian, however, is riding one on the stage in the new musical comedy” Mr. Cinders,” now running in the provinces prior to its London production.

This is probably the first time that a motor cycle has actually been ridden in a theatre, other than in certain variety turns. Fluid petrol is, of course, barred on the stage, but the difficulty is overcome by the use of cottonwool saturated with “juice.”