ENTERTAINMENTS.

Gisborne Times, Volume XXVIII, Issue 2714, 20 January 1910, Page 4

ENTERTAINMENTS.

PATHE PICTURES. The change of programme submitted by the Pathe Picture proprietory attracted a large audience to His Majesty’s Theatre last- night. The programme contains some most interesting and instructive films, dealing with a large variety of subjects. “Logging in Winter in Canada” is a picture of the industrial class, which although shown recently in Gisborne, easily stands repetition, depicting as it does the most- interesting methods adopted in connection with the supply of timber. Another excellent- film is that entitled “AModern Port,” showing views of Copenhagen. It depicts drawbridges, swivel bridges, divers laying dynamite, discharging coal by an automatic dredger, and raising a sunken vessel by means of pontoons filled with water. This senes is a truly good one. as -illustrative of up-to-date shipping facilities. “A Mimic Battle at Whale Island” depicts the manoeuvres of bluejackets in a. most realistic manner. The principal dramatic films are entitled “The Bank Note” and “The Goldpiece.” They are both strong films, full of forceful situations, and each contains an element of pathos. “A, Balloon Trio over Turin" is a particularly novel picture of the scenic class, and a Swiss scene “The Little Seller of Cyclamens” was interesting, chiefly on account- of its portrayal of the rugged scenery of that country. The programme also contains a beautifullycolored picture termed a “fairy tale" film, and bearing the title “When 1.-ove Will.” It shows in a beautiful floral setting the efforts of a youth to overcome numerous obstacles in the pursuit of the idol of his heart, and in which he is finally successful by the aid of the magician,' Lore. The comic class is well represented by “Birdie in Search of a -Husband,” “An Amateur Detective,” “Cumbersome Gaiue." and “He is the Cousin who eats the Truffle.”

The programme will only be given to-night and to-morrow night, and on Saturday at both a special matinee and in the evening a new programme will be submitted.

HACKENSCHMIDT

To what an extraordinary state of perfection physical strength can be brought, George Hackenschmidt, the mighty Russian athlete, will clearly prove to residents of this and surrounding districts next Monday and Tuesday, at- His Majesty's Theatre, when the famous wrestler will give exhibitions of his prowess in a variety of athletic displays, chief amongst which will be wrestling bouts, heavy-weight lifting, -physical culture exercises, training methods, and posture pbsing. the latter item being described as amagnificent effect. Hackenschmidt is supported in liis exhibitions by “Gunner” Moil', who has gained considerable fame in Britain as an all-round athlete; Alex. Bain, a veritable giant, is another of Hackenschmidt’s assistants. It is pointed out that the programmes. are singularly free from any suggeswk, tion of indelicacy. On the contraryt*" many elements of wholesome instruction anay be found in these displays, of unlimited use not only to athletes but to women and children. In addition to the athletic items a very interesting entertainment is provided by Messrs. Clifford, Eskell, and Mark Osborne, theprincipal features of which are monologues, magic, song, and story. Some excellent films descriptive of Hacken-schm-idt’s recent matches will be illustrated by mentis of the bioscope. The box plans for both nights open at Miller’s this (Thursday) morning for tho hooking of reserved seats.