ENTERTAINMENTS.

Gisborne Times, Volume XXVIII, Issue 2753, 7 March 1910, Page 5

ENTERTAINMENTS.

PATHE PICTURES. “A first-class programme” was the general verdict of the large audi?n:-e winch assembled at His Majesty's Theatre on Saturday night to witness the change put on by tlr* Pa the Lit tire management. Every film, of the new series was a good one, and the hearty applause which came from the house almost continuously testified the appreciation of all present. “The Cowboy Millionaire,” with its breezy delineation of the life of the cowboys of Circle D ranch Circle City, Idaho, is entitled to pride of place. The entertainment provided by the cowboys when they come into town for a half-holiday is of a highly sensational nature. The boys give an exhibition of daring riding on bucking bronchos, mustangs, and steers, which is worth going a long way to see, and the fun reaches a climax when Bud Noble, the hero of the story, “bulldogs a steer” by seizing it by the horns and turning the animal on its back. Eventually Bud receives a, telegram to say that he has come in for an immense fortune, and the story then changes to the luxurious ease of American city life. Bud, however, soon wearies of the effete life of society and club, and sends a telegram to the cowboys, inviting them to visit him in Chicago. The. boy s arrive, and literally “paint the town red,” and it is only an ultimatum from his wife that either the “boys” must go back or she will obtain a divorce that restores peace and quietness to the millionaire's home. The fun is fast and furious throughout the film story, and the audience frequently testified their delight by very hearty applause. "The "White Sea Trawlers” is one of the most interesting sea pictures ever presented here. The hauling in of the trawl with its load of shimmering fish makes a fine picture, and included in the catch is a 20-foot shark, of which a close view is given. "In the Watches of the Night” is a very line conception bv the American Biograph Company, which tells of the desperation of a man who is unable to obtain _ employment. “Wily Girls Leave Home” is a clever picture showing alternately glimpses of the stage and the emotions of the audi_ once in the boxes, stalls, and gallery. The study in facial expressions as pity, admiration, horror, delight, and anger sway the audience is a most interesting one. "The Patriot's Daughter." ‘ Culture in Hungary,” "The Mill of a Youngster.” and “Tobacco Growing in Mala- Archipelago” are all capital films. The comic numbers are also exceptionally clever, and include “To M in the Carnegie Prize ’ and "The Biter Bit.” Five minutes before the close of tiie last film, which terminated the programme, part of the mechanism became jambed, and defied the efforts of tbe operator to release it, with the result that the remainder of the picture could not be shown. It was unfortunate that such a fine entertainment should have terminated in such an abrupt mannerThis very fine series will be repeated to-night and to-morrow night.

SHACKLETON’S DASH FOR THE SOUTH POLE.

Because of the s.s. Tarawera being a day late in -her running this week the above picture season will be limited to two nights, viz., next Thursday and Friday. On both evenings Mr Spencer will present the series of animated pictures, speciallv taken by Lieut. Ssir Ernest Sbackleton on his adventurous jouruev Furthest South. Few things arc more thrilling than adventures in Polar regions, about which there is awonderful element of romance and picturesqueness. Ou Thursday night the public may see the progress of the expedition depicted with that fidelity which cinematographic science has made possible. All phases of the work will be shown, from the departure of the “Nimrod” from Lyttelton to the planting of the Queen Alexandra’s flag at Furthest South. The motor pledge is seen at work, as are the dogs and ponies, which were of such use to the explorers, and unique cinematograms of many of the quaint birds and animals found in the regions of the eternal snow. In addition t-o the Shackleton pictures, which consist of 47 separate films, a series of other subjects will be presented, including a delightful representation of a “M inter Carnival at- Mount Kosciusko", an Australian landscape under snow. The box plan for the two nights is now on view at Millers Corner. ANDREW BLACK CONCERTS. Gisborne has the reputation of liberallv supporting any first-class niusicaL entertainment, a fact which has probably influenced tlie Andrew Black Concert Company to again include this town in the New Zealand itinerary. Two concerts arc to lx? given in His Majesty’s Theatre on Saturday and ■Monday next March 12th and 14th. Throughout the countries visited the press have showered on Andrew Black the very highest of praise, describing him as one ol' the greatest baritones of the present day. Tlie English and Sydney press have also been comoiiniontarv in their criticism of Air Anton Tschaikov, the violinist. Besides the above mentioned gentlemen Miss Hey Cross, contralto vocalist. and Miss Lilian Delaney, pianiste and accom-panist-e, will appear, each of whom comes with a first-class reputation. A rich musical treat is promised ami reserved seats can be booked at -Miller’s Corner, where the box plan will bo on view from AYodnesday next.