ENTERTAINMENTS

Gisborne Times, Volume XXVII, Issue 2676, 4 December 1909, Page 5

ENTERTAINMENTS

RATHE PICTURES,

“Bleriot’s Channel Flight” is the star film at His Majesty’s to-day. By navigating the air over land and sea rrom one capital to another, an airship wil clearly demonstrate its utility, both, tor warfare and for peaceful enterprise. Bleriot, as a designer and maker, is world famed ,and no longer termed a “mad enthusiast.” A presentation, with all the truthfulness of a- camera, of the recent channel flight, is assured of a hearty reception. Added to this there is xin exhibition, of the most recently developed branch of aeronautic science, viz., departure and alighting. All is given clearly and minutely, and for an instructive and interesting star attraction nothing more up to date is procurable by the new management. “The Man in the Iron Mask” is taken from the popular story, but) a knowledge of the Imok is unnecessary to the understanding; the acting is strong, displaying admirable skill, and comprehension is instr/utaneous. “Salome Mad” is a brilliant and clever satire of the latest London dancing craze. “Desert Life” opens ut> a new field of scenic study, combining an exhibition of national characteristics with high-class color photography of scenic splendour. “The Crisis in Turkey” is a record of military tactics. In this we have captive balloons, military engineering, social functions, manoeuvring, and gunnery demonstrations. To anyone of the audience whose life is dull, this week’s comics should come as a cheering and soul-inspiring solace, the chief mirthprovoker being “A Cure for Bashful- ! ness.” This programme can only be shown for three nights. if