ENTERTAINMENTS.

Gisborne Times, Volume XXVIII, Issue 2764, 19 March 1910, Page 4

ENTERTAINMENTS.

• THE HAPPY FAMILY.” All of Kaiti and a sprinkling from other parts of the town attended at His Majesty’s.Theatre last evening for the purpose of witnessing an entertainment provided by the children of the Kaiti school. The building was practically tilled, and it is expected that the proceeds, in cash and ticket sales, trill tot?.! £33, the whole of which will lx? devoted to medals and prizes in connection with the school and gymnasium. The evening was c-hiefiy devoted to the rendition of a song play, “The Happy Family.” and the title seemed particularly apt, by reason of the joyful spirit in which a stage full of children went about its performance. The chief characters were taken from fairy and ether stories familiar to juveniles, but tlio main feature was a large number of bright and tuneful cinfuses. Annie Wilson tcok a leading part as “The Old Woman who lived in a Shoe,” and sang several songs in excellent taste. Eva Bell, at “Aladdin,” gave quite a finished item in “What a Wonderful Lamp,” and with Hilda Wood, as "Miss Muffett,” danced very well indeed. A. Corbett, as “Sinbad.” gave his opening song very creditably, and Leslie Jones, as “Robinson Crusoe,” infused plenty of vigor into "The Island of Juan Fernandez.” His "Man Friday,” Alex. Wood, seconded him admirably. Miss Dorothy Downey, as "Dorothy Draggletail,” was quite a success, her song, “Who are our Friends,” being an especially good number. Chris. sie Johnston, as “Bluebeard,” Maggie Fromm, as "AX Baba,” H. Cltrisp as "The Midihipmite,” May Fairlie as “Marjury Daw," and Eric Robb as "The Knight,” all took leading parts in a creditable manner. A capital item was the "Sailors’ Song,” sung by the crew of the Nancy Lee—N. Dudson, E. Bradford, H. Dudson, and R. Ross. Prior to "The Happy Family” being presented, several items were given. Annie Bowler sang a solo very pretty, and little Bella Black produced roars of laughter by her quaint rendering of "A Child’s Troubles.” A trio. "The Fairies Have Gone to Bed,” was sweetly rendered by Dolly Horne, Linda Bell, and Mary Rangiuia, and Maria Kiwi danced a cakewalk neatly, but with scarcely sufficient vigor. A more ambitious item was the rendering in char_ acter of the Hubert and Arthur scene from “King John,” in which the parts were taken respectively by Kathleen Fromm and Dorothy Downey. Both gave careful representations of their parts, that of Prince Arthur being of exceptional merit. The performance, taken as a whole, was a really excellent one. It gave entire satisfaction to the audience, and reflected extreme credit upon the painstaking manner in which the headmaster, Mr. J. H. Bull, had trained his pupils. In this task lie- was capably seconded by Misses Faubert and Fyson. and Mr. Hogg. Orchestral accompaniments were supplied by Vita Bros, and Messrs J. Adair and A. Rodgers, with Miss Bull accompanying at the piano.

PATHE PICTURES. To-night at His Majesty's Theatre the Pathe Pictures will exhibit a new programme of choice films, all new to Gisborne. These comprise a great variety of subjects and contain two excellent productions from the studios of the famous American Biograph Company, namely, “The Restoration.” an intense, ly interesting series showing how a doctor. by stratagem, restores a shattered mind and ultimately cures an attack of Hypochondriasis, and “The Indian Runner's Romance”, a powerful and romantic love episode, full of poetic action right throughout. "The Crimp” is an interesting series depicting the abominable traffic in children to be trained as street sellers, and "i lia Farm,” is a delightfully colored film by Messrs Pathe Freres containing a pretty story, admirably acted and supplemental with natural stage setting. Two scenic subjects are included, viz., “A Trip to Holland” and “The Oasis of the Ziinbans.” “An attempt to smash a Bank” is a picture of considerable sensation: and the comic films are all good, among the best being “The Theatre Pass’’, “The Strong arm of the Law” (a new series), and the popular “Foolsliead paying a visit.”