ENTERTAINMENTS

Gisborne Times, Volume XXVII, Issue 2639, 22 October 1909, Page 4

ENTERTAINMENTS

PATHE PICTURES

A special Trafalgar Day programme was presented at His Majesty’s Theatre last night, the ordinary cinematograph jnctures being supplemented by a representation of the ramous battle, and the death of Nelson. The pictures of the old “Victory” were followed by a film showing the' evolutions of up-to-date battleships, which proved exceedingly interesting. “The Death of Nelson” was sung by Mr. Dudley Trent, who gave an excellent rendering of the composition. The rest of the programme contained a number of subjects that were shown earlier in the week, the most notable being “The Gold' Piece” —an extremely powerful dramatic conception. A starving tramp wanders begging through a rich city, and to mauy refusals of aid is added one from a well-dressed gambler. The latter enters his club, and the vagrant falls asleep on a snow-covered bench in the park. While he is still unconscious a gold piece is dropped into his hat by a charitable passer-by. but still he does not wake. The gambler meanwhile has been playing high, and is “cleared out”—ruined! Going home, however, lie passes the sleeping beggar, and seeing the coin, steals it and rushes back to the gambling club. His luck changes, and he leaves with a pile of gold and notes. He seeks the beggar to make a hundred-fold restitution, but when he arrives at the bench he is only in time to see the dead body of the wretched man being carried away. The gambler goes home, but conscience drives him mad, and in every figure he sees again the supplicating form of the poor fellow he refused to succor and afterwards robbed, until be himself dies in a fit of terror. Yesterday afternoon a matinee was given, which was largely attended by local school children, who thoroughly enjoyed the programme presented.

HENRY HAYWARD'S PICTURES. By special' ‘arrangement with the Patlie Picture Company, Mr. Henry Hayward, general manager in New Zealand for West’s Pictures, will present at His Majesty’s Theatre on Monday and Tuesday next a grand carnival programme headed bv the latest sensational scene, “The Boy Scouts to the Rescue,” a‘ thrilling episode in the life and training of our youthful soldiers. A splendid array of star subjects will be shown, including several magnificent scenic films, such as “Frost-bound Nature.” “Snapshots in India,” “Turtlecatching at Sourabaya,” and “A Day in Washington.” The programme includes a colored picture entitled “Magic in the Far East.” and the very latest- dramatic story. “The Hand of the Victim.” This special programme can only he shown on Mondav and Tuesday, as the pictures are due toappear in Auckland on Thursday next.

“A BACHELOR’S HONEYMOON.”

It is not often' that Gisborne lias » visit from such a combination as that which supports Mr. Hugh Ward in “A Bachelor’s Honeymoon.” This company is exactly the same as appeared in the Princess Theatre, Melbourne, and now appealing in Wellington, and includes no less than four artists whohave all ranked as “stars” in their own particular line of business—Mr. Hugh Ward, Miss Grace Palotta, Miss Celia Ghiloni, Miss Rose Musgrove. The piece, which abounds in humorous complications, can best be described as a farcical comedy,' and is in line of succession to such popular pieces as “Charley’s Aunt” ana “What Happened to Jones.” The 'plot surrounds Mr. Benjamin Bachelor, who has induced Miss Juno Joyce, a leading hgbt on the stage, to elope with linn, out? although he lias entered into the b<m * ® of matrimony with her, he decides keep his marriage a secret from bis spinster sister, upon whose iavoi pends his financial fortunes It is through this dissembling that leads. complications creating much confusion and consequent hilarity. Several catchv songs and some clever dancing, as in “musical comedy, serve to add variety and charm to the performance. Air. Huri. Ward not only takes the loading roles in his productions, h\it also .acts as director of liis ' enterprises. Hie company can only appear for a short season,' but complete arrangements Pave been made for reserving seats at Mr. W. Miller’s, where, the box plan, will open this morning at 10 o’clock.