ENTERTAINMENTS

Gisborne Times, Volume XXVII, Issue 2606, 14 September 1909, Page 4

ENTERTAINMENTS

PATHE PICTURES

The theatre was well attended last night, when the Pathe Picture programme was repeated. The pictures all met with hearty applause, the scenic films being considered exceptionally fine, and the comic subjects, as usual, evoking roars of laughter. This evening the pictures will be shown at Matawhero, and to-morrow evening at Patutahi, returning to Gisborne on Thursday, when a partial change of programme will be given. THE JULIUS KNIGHT SEASON. A season of romantic drama with two such artiste as Mr Julius Knight and Miss Beatrice Day in the principal parts, must be of more than ordinary interest. On Monday next J. C. Williamson’s company will inaugurate a season extending over three nights. The initial play will be the successful drama, “The Breed of the Treshams.” In the part of Ileresby the Rat, Mr Julius Knight has found, it is said, what he has been searching for ever since he became a star. “The Breed of the Treshams” is a liigldy dramatic stage story, founded upon the stirring events evolved during the reign of Charles 1., in the struggle between the Cavaliers and Roundheads. The drama is said to abound in romantic situations, replete with action, clash of arms, and strenuous being, with a delightful love story running through it. ' r Julius Knight will be seen for the first time here in what is generally admitted to be his finest characterisation —Lieutenant Rereshy—a drunken, adventurous rascal, cynic, swash buckler, and the sport of fate—a strong acting part in a play of" exciting action and big; situations. “The Breed of the Treshams” will receive special attention in the way of scenic elaboration, and much tuneful music is interspersed through the piece. On Tuesday will be produced two plays of undoubted notoriety—“ The Sacrament of Judas” —a particularly poworful drama, and tho much talked of “An Englishman’s Home.” Wednesday, the last night of tho season, will see a special presentation of the delightful romance “Monsieur Beaucaire.” The company supporting the principals is said to he an exceptionally strong one, comprising as it does over seventy members with a grand operatic chorus and ballet. The box plans will be opened at Miller’s on Thursday.