ENTERTAINMENTS.

Gisborne Times, Volume XXVIII, Issue 2757, 11 March 1910, Page 4

ENTERTAINMENTS.

THE DASH FOR THE POLE

The coming of the moving pictures depicting Lieutenant -Sir Euwaid Shack, leton’s cash for the South Pole has been awaited in Gisborne with interest Tor same considerable time past, and a good audience assembled at Hxs Alajesty's Theatre last eyeing to_ witness the'opening presentation by .'spencer s Theatrcscope Company. A'» ithout having to undergo the privations oi Lieutenant iShackleton and his band of intrepid explorers, those present at His Alajestv’s last night had the privilege of sitting in their seats and watching bow others performed this stirring :eat of exploration.. Ihe series opens with the great scene at Lyttelton wharf on the day 0 f the departure of the Nimrod. and the doings of the expedition were clearly and graphically ponrtrayed during their two years sojourn ;n the land of the silent sea. The heated atmosphere of the theatre became cooled as if by magic as the audience were transported to the frozen. South,, and watched with keen interest tne • anous stages of the dash for the Pole. The Nimrod 1-, shown ploughing her way through the pancake ice. Then follows the landing of the motor-car and ponies, the latter stiff from their long confinement on the ship. The hardihij:<- undergone by tlie party were vividly shown in the scene where they have to dig their provisions cut from under six feet of solid ice after a blizzard." Some very striking views of Mount .Erebus were shown, and the eruption of the mountain made a sight that was absolutely unique. Seme most- interesting scenes were shown of Emperor and Adelie penguins, and the dignified actions of these birds were almost human. They were not at all afraid of the intruders. and all the more readily were rounded up for the pot at the will oi the explorers- Some most interesting views were also shown cf seals. After giving a general outline of the doings of the expedition, including the laying of depots, the spirited dash for the Pole was most realistically depicted, and. hearty applause broke out when the party planted the flag in the most southerly point yet leached. About 371)0 feet of films were shown and. when it is remembered that the pictures were taken under the greatest difficulties, and that they had to be sealed down for 12 months before they could be developed, the series must he considered remarkably good. The return of the Nimrod to New Zealand, and the return of the wanderers to England and their reception by the Lord Alayor bring the thrilling story t ■ a close. In addition to the Shackieton pictures an excellent -series ox firstclass films are also shown, tlie best or which is a really beautiful view of A!mint Kosciusko. “The Dash for the Pole” will be repeated to-night, and to-morrow night, while a matinee will be given on Saturday evening. Complete changes of pictures will be put on at each performance. There will be a late train for the convenience of country patrons on Saturday night.

ANDREW BLACK CONCERTS

To say that the people of this town and district will fully appreciate the visit of Air Andrew Black on Alouday and Tuesday evenings next is only natural, and it is expected that a 'largo audience will assemble to bid him welcome. Andrew Black has been called one of the greatest- ox English singers, whose glorious voice and ringing interpretation of oratorio, opera, ana ballad alike place him easily in the front rank of the most eminent vocalists of tlie day. Air Black is announced to sing several very attractive songs, and will also introduce a couple of Ins' past favorite numbers. He is not only* the possessor of a magnificent voice, but is a true artist from whom any vocalist may learn how songs should be sung, and thus derive profit- as well as pleasure thereby. 'Herr Anton Tschaikov, a Russian violinist, who accompanies Air Black, is visiting New Zealand for the first time. He is a cultured musician, an artist to his finger tips and plays the most elaborate and difficult pieces from memory. Afiss lley Cross, the contralto, and Atiss Delaney, pianiste, are also down for some five numbers, so it will be seen that a most interesting programme is to be given. Seats may be reserved at Miller’s Corner. where the box plan is now on view.