ENTERTAINMENTS.

Gisborne Times, Volume XXVII, Issue 2538, 26 June 1909, Page 4

ENTERTAINMENTS.

IMPERIAL PICTURES

Despite counter attractions there was a very fair attendance at His Maiestv’s Theatre last night, when another excellent set of pictures by tbo Imperial Picture Company was. presented. One of the best hlms was entitled “The Versailles and bt. Clouds Fountains.’’ showing the many beautiful fountains at play. _ lhe. humorous pictures were of a distinctly laughable character "The New Errand Boy hein- Specially good: This afternoon a matinee will be given, and another . performance will be given tins evening, the evening train having ocen delud’d for this purpose. ALLAN HAMILTON’S COMPANY. Air. Allan Hamilton’s new dramatic company will soon be here, pioneered bj that well-known touring manager, Mr Claude AY bait e. and will commence a season of drama at His Majestys Theatre bn "Wednesday evening next. The initial production is by George R. Sims, entitled "In the Ranks.’ It is practically a now play to the rising, generation, and its patriotic spirit will bo welcomed now when everybody is oiviim his order for “Dreadnoughts. Air. Hamilton lias secured a- strong company, which is beaded George Cross and Miss Ada Guildford, both of whom are well kiHivvn throuJi out the Dominion. A ted young: Now Zealander is also with the com pony, in The person of Miss Rosemary , Rees, of Gisborne, and willappeardlu fag the season as Minnie, lemp.ar “V Message from Mars” a character placed by her with conspicuous sweeps , before Lord and Lady , »t Yg* Palace Theatre, bydncy, . monthThe staging of each piece will he . a, -, special feature, and so numb atteii itm has been paid to tins department that the management challenges comparison, with the host staged dramas yet seen in •, New Zealand. "Tins is a bold state me,it,” said Mr. teluuro, butv.c arc prepared to act up to it when the time comes. The piccro chosen teiUhw. season here will be I» “Queen' of- the Night,. A .Message from Alars,” and. "The King of Gimic The box plan will be opened at Mi. ;/Miller’s on Monday morning at lu o’clock.