ENTERTAINMENTS.

Gisborne Times, Volume XXVII, Issue 2686, 16 December 1909, Page 4

ENTERTAINMENTS.

PATHE PICTURES.

The audience which assembled at His Alajestv’s Theatre last evening were highly delighted with the change of programme put on a *ke ture management. The films sho embraced a most pleasing variety of subjects, and the tastes or all were exSent* entered for. ‘•'i.chtmg Cowes,” showing the race for the Ivina’s Cup, was a magnificent picture, and'applause was frequent as the greyhounds'of the sea, with every stitch ot canvas spread, raeed through the "waters heeling over until they running- gunwale under. _ "Dr Cook at Copenhagen” was a subject that proved of exceptioual interest, in view of the controversy that has been raging over liis alleged'discovert- of the North Pole. The arrival of "Dr. Cook and his Eskimos cn the Greenland ship Hans Egede” was graphically pourirayed, and the enthusiastic welcome given to the Arctic explorer by the people of Copenhagen made a striking scene. “The Fighting-Top of a Battleship in Action” gave/ a realistic idea of the scene presented in naval warfare, the ease and precision with which the big guns were trained and manoeuvred being something to marvel at. ‘‘The Cowboy’s Sweetheart” was a beautifully colored drama, introducing an exciting capture by Red Indians, and thrilling release of the cowboy by_ bis sweetheart. M. Masson Forestier s powerful drama. “ r llie Gambler,"’ was splendidly presented, M. Jacqunet of the Folios Bergeres taking the name part and Mdlle. Juliette Clarel that of the wife. The scene in which the gambler robs liis wife and daughter of the proceeds of the sale of the furniture of the home was capitally acted, as was also tlic asphyxiation scene, and the ultimate reformation, of the gambler. The unfolding of the intensely moving drama by these celebrated, artists greatly affected the audience, and applause was frequent throughout. _ Among other excellent films shown in the really splendid programme presented were' “The Painting,” “A Trip to the Scillv Isles in the Flower Season,” “The Street AYaif,” “The Biseras," and “Nat’s Conversion,” The humorous elment was well supplied by “The Long Arm of the Law,” “Harry is Fond, of the Ladies,” “The Talisman,” and “How the Kids Got Even.” This programme will be repeated tonight and to-morrow night, while another complete change will be put on on Saturday.

BAPTIST GARDEN FETE

The Hon. Cap t.Tuckers grounds, the scene of the fete to be held yo-day ui aid of the Baptist Sunday School, have been transformed, and through the energetic efforts of an enthusiastic band of workers have become quite an imposing township. Among the competitions are to be nail driving, wood sawing. and throwing the cricket ball for ladies, hat trimming and threading the needle race for men, chalking the pig’s eye, Christmas cake, guessing competition, and a decorated bicycle contest. There will also be competitions for boys and girls for which valuable prizes will he given. The greatest of all the competitions will be the novel “Search for the Pilgrim.” All who purchase the paper “Progress” are entitled to join in the search free. The conditions are: Attached to the paper is a coupon, which is to be handed in on the. fete ground to-morrow evening, and for this will be supplied a “clue,” givJhg a description of the pilgrim who will be among the crowd. Competitors have to demand anyone they think to be the missing one to declare himself. The one who finds the pilgrim first receives tlie. prize, a beautiful saladl service worth 50s. Among the other attractions are “Coney Is- i land,” “Comic Art Gallery,” Aunt 1 Sally, galvanic battery, and the “Cafe Chantant.” There is'to be a grand Christmas Tree with a real, live “Father Christmas.” Flower, lolly, ice cream, produce, and other stalls are arranged about the ground. Among the attractions for the evening is the concert- on the outdoor platform. A good programme of choice, instrumental and vocal items has been arranged. The fire balloon is to ascend at 9 p.m., -and the search for the pilgrim will then, begin. The City Band has promised to play during the'evening. The entrance to the grounds is in Cobden Street, past the Presbyterian Church. By day a long streamer of flags will indicate the way, and’ at night there will he a brilliant gas flare over the gate. Mrs. tv. T). Lysrmr, the Mayoress, will open the fete at 2 p.m.