ENTERTAINMENTS

Gisborne Times, Volume XXVII, Issue 2599, 6 September 1909, Page 5

ENTERTAINMENTS

PERRY’S BIORAMA. There was a good attendance at His Majesty’s Theatre on Saturday night, when the fourth series of Brigadier Perry’s biograph. pictures was shown. A lengthy programme was given, and went very satisfactorily. By special request “The Invasion of England” was again thrown on the screen, and the appropriateness of this picture at the present time caused a good deal of interest to be evinced therein. A fine scenic picture showed the beautiful fountains of Verseilles. By the addition of color effects this film was rendered particularly beautiful. __ Other good pictures were “The Spirit of the Ruins,” “The Potter’s Dream,” and the story of John Brown, the Christian carrier, taken from “The Scottish Covenanters” series; while the humorous element was well represented by “The Butcher Boy and the Penny Dreadful,” “Jimmy, the Stove Mender,” and “Hunting Extraordinary.” Yesterday afternoon, on account of the heavy rain, the performance announced to be given in the recreation ground was cancelled, and the united bands—the City Band, with the Blorama and the local Salvation Army Bands, proceeded to His Majesty’s Theatre, where the programme arranged upon was gone through. In addition, a number of bioscope pictures from the “Scottish Covenanters” series were exhibited. The attendance was exceedingly good, considering the inclement weather. An apology was made for the absence of Mr. Jas. Chrisp, who was to have played a cornet solo. A vote of thanks to the City Band for their assistance was passed by acclamation. Last night a very good programme of sacred pictures was given. There was a satisfactory attendance considering the weather. The pictures were a series new to Gisborne, and represented scenes from the life_ of Christ. They are a/ very fine series, and were evidently much appreciated. This evening and to-morrow evening new pictures will be shown, including the “Heroes of the Cross” series, and on Wednesday night the company will show in Te Karaka. As the matinee on Saturday afternoon was such a success, the management have decided to giye exhibitions this and to-morrow afternoon.

PATHE PICTURES. On Wednesday next the Pathe Picture Company will return to His Majesty’s Theatre, when they will present another complete change of programme comprising some of the finest subjecte ever shown in Gisborne. One film in particular, entitled “Love will find a way,” is described by the southern press as “a superb specimen of animated art.” “Baby’s Playmate” is another picture that is sure to attract considerable attention. Some special scenic subjects are to he shown, one of North Borneo and another of Rome being especially clear and beautiful pictures. Other subjects of note will be an industrial picture entitled “Lime Making,” “A Good Stepmother,” “Mexico City” (soenic), “A Welcome Burglar,” and “A Test of Friendship.” The comio element will be especially strong in this programme, with “The Volcanic Chimney,” “The Merry Microbes,” “A Troubled Soul,” and “A Feed of Hay.” The new programme will only he shown on Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday, as another complete change is due on Saturday.