ENTERTAINMENTS.

Gisborne Times, Volume XXVIII, Issue 2756, 10 March 1910, Page 5

ENTERTAINMENTS.

PATHE PICTURES. There was a good house at His Majesty’s Theatre last night to witness the change of programme put on bv the Pathe Picture management. The new series provided an excellent evening’s entertainment, and applause was hearty and frequent throughout the programme. “The Convict’s Sacrifice” a powerful drama, which graphically depicts the endeavors of a man to retrieve his position on release from prison, and “The Birth and Adventures of a Fountain Pen,” an interesting industrial film, were exceedingly well received. Owing to the Shackleton Pictures and Andrew Black’s visits, the next performance of Pathe Pictures will not take place until March 16th. SHACKLETON’S DASH FOR THE SOUTH POLE. Better, perhaps—certainly more comfortable —than taking part in the dash for the Pole, will be to sit and see how others did it. The story of the dash to the Pole has been told in print long ago, but it will be told pictorially tonight at His Majesty’s Iheatre, when Spencer’s Theatrcscope Company will present a long series of film depictingrthe great expedition from start to finish. The great scene at Lyttelton on the day of the departure of the Nimrod is realistically pourtrayed, and then follows, in their sequence, the most notable doings of the intrepid explorers. The little vessel is shown ploughing her way through the vastexpanse of ice, also the landing of the great motor car, specially builtior the expedition. Another splendid scene shows the -party struck by a blizzard and partially buried in snow. The land of the penguins is deeply interesting, the birds causing much amusement by their queer antics. One of these birds in real life will be exhibited on the stage tc-uight. In addition to these interesting exploration pictures other good films will be shown, Mr Spencer having secured by the lastmail from Sydney the latest series of comic subjects from Home, which are reputed to contain something out of tho ordinary in the way of humor. Another star attraction is the, scenic film depicting the winter carnival at Mount Kosciusko, in Australia. Seats for the full season may be reserved at Miller’s Corner, where the box plans are on view. There will be a iate train on Saturday night. ANDREW BLACK CONCERTS. As announced elsewhere, the celebrated baritone vocalist Andrew Black, and his concert, company, are to appear on Monday and Tuesday next at His lajesty’s Theatre, and those who delight- in music should note that the box plan for both concerts is now on view at Millers corner, where seats may be reserved. In former years Mr. Bla-ck’s great reputation and popularity was established by an unprecedented successful tour of Great Britain, America, and the continent of Europe, and that reputation has been maintained rightthroughout-. Mr. Black has a. wonderful baritone voice, ringing and sympathetic, showing the warmth of genius and poetical temperament, and he has a kindly humor that appeals at once to every- listener. Herr Anton Tseliaihov, the principal artist supporting _ -vir. Black, is said to be a most emotional violin virtuoso, whose tender melodies pour forth with the perfection of purity and sweetness. In addition to these artists Miss Hey Cross (contralto) and Miss Lilian Delaney (pianist and accompanist) will appear. A rich musical treat is promised.

HAITI SCHOOL CONCERT. The children of the Ivaiti School are at present very busy rehearsing the delightful little operetta “The Happy Family,” which is to be staged at His Majesty’s Theatre on Friday, the lbth iust. The production, which is one eminently suitable and purposely written for children, abounds 'with pretty melodies and tuneful choruses. Most of the pupils of the school are taking part and the result will he a large chorus, all of whom will be prettily dressed to suit the parts they personate. The rehearsals are being superintended by Mr J. H. Bull, the headmaster of the Haiti School, who is being assisted bv Mr W. Hoff. The nriecs of admission are to he 2s aim Is.