ENTERTAINMENTS.

Gisborne Times, Volume XXVII, Issue 2685, 15 December 1909, Page 4

ENTERTAINMENTS.

RATHE PICTURES.

'There -was a good attendance at His Majesty’s Theatre last evening, when the current programme of the Path© Pictures was shown for the last time. Included in the audience - were the competitors in the. High School sports, who were present at the invitation of the management. To-pight the company will give a complete change of programme. Among the subjects to be shown ar<> “A Street' Waif,”\a Patlio art film containing a pathetic story of intense human interest; “The Gambler,” a very clever dramatic picture containing some first-class acting, the little daughter of the gambler making the uart unusually attractive by the skilful manner in which she blends a child’s earnestness of purpose with a touching devotion to her parents. ‘'Yachting at Cowes” should prove an interesting series, containing, ns it does, some beautiful scenic effects.

< < The Fighting Top of a Battleship” is an educational subject that is sure to draw. “The Cowboy’s Sweetheart” is a thrilling drama, the beauty of the film being much enhanced kyikc\addition of artistic coloring. pictures to be shown .include Dr Cook at Copenhagen,” “IVat ? “Harry is Bond of Ladies, and Patent Glue.” • TRINITY SCHOOL FESTIVAL. Holy Trinity Sunday School cele--I,rates' its anniversary this evening m jk the ‘Parish Hall with an entertainment. of a lavish kind. A strong committee has been assisting the vicar of .Gisborne for some time, and a capital programme lias been prepared. Among the items there will be pictures through a powerful limelight lantern manipulated by Mr. J. Pointon. A fine Punch and Judy show will also ho held, and there will be musical items by some of Gisborne’s popular vocalists. Last, but not least, there will be the presentation of the prizes won oy tne children during the year, and a b>o at the recent diocesan examination, lhe Mayoress of Gisborne is to present the prizes. The entertainment will conclude with a sumptuous supper. The vicar and school authorities express the hope that all parishioners and residents will make a point of attending. Parents of the children are expected to attend. Subscriptions towards the festival are invited. The balance of receipts. after paying expenses, will be given to the fund for the annua] school picnic to be held early in the year. FANCY FAIR AND CHRISTMAS r i jaiiiE. Parents and children will be gratified by one feature of the Fair and Christmas Tree to be opened in the Methodist Schoolroom on Thursday afternoon by Mr. J. Townley, and that is that every afternoon ticket holders will draw- an article fr&m the Christmas Tree to the value of the ticket held. Adults secure the concession as well as children. The Thursday evening programme is a specially attractive one. beginning as it does with the final contest between the* Presbyterian and Methodist choirs for first place in the exhibition competition. Tickets for the contest and whole evening’s programme are-: Adults one shilling, children sixpence. An orchestra will be in attendance, and various competitions will be helcl, while all the ordinary attractions of a fair will lie present. On Friday evening the fair will be concluded -with a concert programme, and the disposal of the balance of the articles. The entire proceeds are for the new Sunday School class rooms. BAPTIST GARDEN FETE. The committee making arrangements in connection with the garden fete on Capcain Tucker’s grounds to-morrow have been able to secure some of the prominent side-shows used at the curio and art exhibition last week. Those who desire it will be able to experionce the Coney Island sensation. The comic art gallery will provide amusement for many ;* electric shocks and thrills will be experienced around the electric battery. The Cafe Chantant will probably be a great attraction, with refreshments served at round tables under the shade of the trees, the musical items from the open-air platform, the numerous rollicking events going on about the grounds, the giant Christmas tree, and the gaily arranged stalls, Father Christmas bustling around making friends, with the children, should all help to attract a banpv throng of people. In the evening something new in the way of open-air illuminations is to be provided. At the main entrance to the Hon. James Carroll’s place; at the end of Cobden Street, and which leads through to the fete grounds, will be huge acetylene flares. At the other entrance a similar illumination will he provided, and all around the grounds numerous gas jetswill be arranged. It is hoped that most of those who come for the afternoon will st-ay for tea, which will be supplied at the Cafe Chantant, at a moderate price. Everything will be kept going till ten. The City Band will play from seven, and an. attractive concert* programme will be commenced at 7.30. The balloon ascent and pilgrim search will follow on. Everything will be quick, lively, and bright. Mr. H. Anderson, who acts as judge in connection with the decorated bicycle, competition, is giving a valuable trophy as first prize.