ENTERTAINMENTS.

Gisborne Times, Volume XXVIII, Issue 2578, 5 February 1910, Page 5

ENTERTAINMENTS.

THE SCARLET TROUBADOURS. As entertainers of exceptional merit it must be admitted that "the Scarlet Troubadours are a long way ahead ot any similar combination which has happened along this way for quite a long time. There was a good holiday house at His Majesty's Theatre last night, when the Troubadours gave their third performance of the present season *n Gisborne. The members of the company were all in capital voice, and the entertainment went with a vim and verve which met the .approval of the audience to such an extent that applause was continuous throughout the evening, and almost every item was encored. The concerted numbers were rendered in a faithful manner. and these were among the most enjoyable 'in the exceptionally fine programme <that was presented. Miss Maud Fane gave a dainty rendering of “The Fairy Firefly,” and was equally, successful in her encore number, “The Lily of Boulter’s Lock.” Miss Gertrude Parker’s •charming singing and acting in “Come ■put your Arms Around Me” greatly •pleased the audience. “I Want- Somebody to Love Me” was selected by Miss Madge Nicholson as her first number, •and the lady gave a piquant interpretation of the pretty little song. Mr. ■Alfred Cunningham was in capital voice •and provided rare treats in his singing .of “The Yeoman’s Wedding Song” and “Glorious Devon.” Mr. Ford Waltham’s singing of “Son of Mine” was •an undoubted treat, and the vocalist ■had to respond to an encore. Mr. .Edward Warwick was in his best form, .and his humorous songs and “words •about nothing in particular” convulsed his auditors with merriment. Mr. Claude Leplastrier was as clever as ever, and his wonderful work with charcoal and crayons amazed and delighted the audience. The artist sketched a pretty scene of Loch Lc mond. while the Troubadours sang the .well-known song behind the stage. .Other rapid sketches made by this clever artist wore a ship entering the French Pass, and Queen Charlotte •Sound. A higlily-merltorious performance, in- which first-class singing and refined humor were happily blended, terminated with a highly diverting extravaganza by the Troubadours in imitation of a. motor-car. Mr. Leonard Griffiths again did excellent work as accompanist. The Scarlet Troubadours give their fourth and final iperformance at His Majesty’s Theatre this evening, and all who enjoy first-class singing, refined ‘h'.umor, and actingt of a high order should not fail to take the opportunity of witnessing this undoubtedly talented company.

PATHE PICTURES. On Monday nigilit the Patho Pictures resume their entertainments at His Majesty’s Theatre. A special holiday programme 1 has been prepared, comprising the latest gems of the picture world, among which are included “The Mended Lute,” a. stirring romance of the-Sioux Indians. This subject is described as a combination of poetical romance and dramatic intensity. The canoe chases represented are said to be most picturesque and thrilling. Inn of Death” is a dramatic film, abounding in sensational incidents t and “Wanted a Child” and “An Army of Two” are two other sensational films of high merit. An industrial picture, entitled “Logging in Italy,” is reputed to be an exceptionally fine production of its kind; and the domic subjects are all good. Scenery of far off lands will be supplied by the film® “Picturesque Zanzibar” and “Pompeii,” tlie dead cityas it is to-day, a most interesting study.