ENTERTAINMENTS.

Gisborne Times, Volume XXVIII, Issue 2751, 4 March 1910, Page 4

ENTERTAINMENTS.

“DANDY DICK.” The theatre was well fiiied last evening. when Miss Rosemary Rees and local amateurs again presented Sir Ar. tliur Pinero’s farce “Dandy Dick,” in aid of the Gisborne City Band’s contest fund. The previous performance had been distinct!- good, but last- night the performers were more sure of themselves, and were able to put greater vivacity into the rendering of the various parts. Mr. A. F. Kennedy, as the staid and righteous Dean of St. Marvell’s was eminently suited for the part, and received well deserved encomiums for his even and capable performance. Miss Rosemary Rees was even better last evening, as the sporting widow and sister to the Dean. She never overstepped the bounds of being a good sport, and, coming from her. slang sporting phrases had a harav twang. Mr. J. B. Kells, as Blare, the statel- butler to the Dean, again acted the part with welcome humor, and as Constable Noah Topping Mr. W. Hoff provided much amusement. Mrs. A. F. Kennedy and Miss Phvllis Lusk, as the Dean’s daughters, were well suited to the parts, ami acted capitally, while Mi-. Jinx .Jackson, a sporting baronet and lover or the Dean's sister, gave a. eapoble representation. The other characters were well pointrayed, and the piny met with universal praise. A special feature -of the play was the delightful music rendered by the Exhibition orchestra, under the baton of Mr. Mainland Foster. The City Band were fortunate in having obtained the services of Miss Rosemary Rees and the amateurs who assisted her. and the proceeds from last evening’s carter tai n men t should considerable swell their funds.

PATHE PICTURES. To-night, at His Majesty's Theatre, the programme which created such a favorable impression on Wednesday night will be repeated. This is the last occasion on which this splendid series can he shown. The star film is by the famous American Biograph Company. entitled l "The Cricket on the Hearth.” and* illustrates a love story that is charming in itself, and is rendered still more attractive by the snlendid acting of the popular artists. Other remarkably good films include "The Lux Weekly News,” “The Love of the Pasha’s Son.” “The Little Violet Seller.” “The Strength of our Navy.” and

“The. Child’s Faith.” The comic pictures arc. if anything, above the usual high standard of excellence, "The Electric Street Fan” being one of the most laughable sketches shown for a long time.

SHACTvLETON’S DASH FOR THE POLE.

Amusement-seekers are reminded that the box plan for the Shackleton season opens at- Miller’s to-morrow at B) a.m. Spencer's Theatresoopo Company has a magnificent set of pictures, 'and a genuine treat is promised to all who attend, the chief feature being the film representin'* Sir Ernest Shackleton and his comrades making their famous dash for tho South Pole.

ANDREW BLACK COMPANY. Herr Anton Tsohaikov, the Russian violinist who is touring with _the Andrew Black Concert Company, Has won a great reputation at Home mid on the Continent. The Brighton Standard December lflth quotes: “The interpretation hv Anton Tschai'kov. of Yieuxtemns Ballade et Polonaise, was partiruiarlv fine, crisp, and clear in tone, p*.l : 'he*l end flawless in technique; really a wonderfully performance for so young *an artist.” Andrew Blacks >.«*,.v,n mens in Gisborne on Saturday, March l-til.