ENTERTAINMENTS.

Gisborne Times, Volume XXVIII, Issue 2707, 11 January 1910, Page 5

ENTERTAINMENTS.

PATHE PICTURES.

The stir created by the series of cinematographic pictures dealing with the historical drama entitled “Nero; or the Fall of Rome,” brought to His Majesty’s Theatre' last night a large crowd of picture lovers. The film caused a great deal of excitement, and admiration, and as scene followed scene in rapid succession, applause was loud and frequent. All the other films, as on the first night, met with hearty approval, and the management must be congratulated' upon the improvements that have taken place recently, both in the subject matter of the pictures and the way in which they are projected on the screen, being beautifully clear, vivid, and absolutely steady. Joniglit is the last night of the programme, which includes ‘ Oliver Twist,” “Honor of the Slums, Paris from a Balloon,” “Pottery Works, “The. Village Tragedy,” and several comic and -frick films of merit. Those who have not yet seen this programme should make tl’ic most of the opportunity to-night. POLLARD’S MERRY MIDGETS. To-morrow (Wednesday) at His Majesty’s Theatre, Pollard’s Merry Midget Company will apnear in their many and attractive roles. This company of star midgets will entertain the people of Gisborne with tlieir numerous, excerpts from comic opera, pantomime, and the vaudevillo stage, rendered in tlto most up-to-date and brilliant style; also with several perfectly arranged ißid gorgeously costumed ballets, in addition to the novel and most interesting attraction, the Wonderscope, which is «n entirely new and original idea combm ing the wonders of the cinematograph with the action of the living .midgets on the stage. The company will conclude tlieir entertainment with a brilliantly staged production in two acts and a tableau “The Death of Nelson,” set m a highly attractive scenic effect from the brush of Australia’s most capable artist, Mr Ricketts, of Sydney. Tho management have decided to charge only popular prices so as to enable all to witness the performances of this interesting company.