ENTERTAINMENTS

Gisborne Times, Volume XXVII, Issue 2657, 12 November 1909, Page 5

ENTERTAINMENTS

PATHE PICTURES

To-night will see the final presentation of the present programme of Pathe Pictures at His Majesty’s Theatre. The show was much appreciated last night, and is sure o': a good welcome this* evening. To-morrow at the matinee an entire change of (programme will beput before the audience. The star film: consists of the stupendous spectacle of a Paris oil warehouse on fire, a subject that should interest Gisborne people judging from the way one .sees people running- at the sound of the local firebell. “The Burglar’s Mistake” ’is one of those blunders that has such interesting consequences as to merit perpetuation on the 'picture screen, anda pathetic episode that will appeal toeverybody is a subject- entitled ‘‘Violets.” A trip Home is included in the* new bill-of-fare. and some beautiful scenes on the Thames in winter and summer will be shown. “A Cure for Hiccoughs” is a subject said to bo of such a humorous nature that it has an effect the reverse of its title on the audience. The tragic element is sufficiently in evidence to supply an interesting number of thrills, and as usual the pot-pourri of comedy, farce, and drama is admirably selected. To-night the winner of the recent comic singing competition will repeat his successful song, by special request.

POLLARD'S OPERA COMPANY

“Olivette,” with which tins popular combination will renew acquaintancewith local playgoers on Monday night, is bv Audran, the composer of the ■wonderful successful comic opera “La Mascottc.” It is even more tuueiul than the latter work, several of tlie numbers such as the famous serenade Darling. good-night,” and the melodious romance “Nearest and Dearest, being recognised musical gems. All these old works call for expert handling, both vocally and histrionically, and that Mr. Pollard’s clever young people were capable of adequately presenting it the lavishly glowing criticisms bestowed on them by tlie Auckland press amply proves. Among the critics of city, there wns not ono dissentient, the universal'verdict being that it was the best thing “The Pollards” had ever done.