ENTERTAINMENTS.

Gisborne Times, Volume XXVIII, Issue 2771, 29 March 1910, Page 5

ENTERTAINMENTS.

PATHE PICTURES. The bad weather yesterday was responsible for nlany disappointments in outdoor enjoyments during the day, but His Majesty’s Theatre, with its comfortable seats and solid roof, defying the general downpour, was very inviting in the evening, and admission to the Pathe Pictures was eagerly Sought by a large crowd of picture lovers ana holiday makers, determined on at least finishing Easter Monday in an enjoyable way. The programme of pictures was greatly appreciated, every item meeting '✓lth loud and continuous applause. The dramas entitled “Across the Divide” and “The Quarryman’s Daughter” proved perhaps the most enjoyable films, - and these two subjects are really worth seeing. This programme will be shown again to-night for the last time, when another large audience is anticipated. On Wednesday the usual change of pictures will be given. This new series will be shown on Wednesday only, owing to the Black Family of Musicians being here on Thursday and Friday. THE BLACK FAMILY. The Musical All Blacks, who will open a season at His Majesty’s "Theatre on Thursday next, are natives of New Zealand, and have just concluded a wonderfully successful .tour of the 'Commonwealth, which has extended over four years. Comprising nine star artists, the company is spoken of as the finest entertainment of its class that has toured the States, the Family alone being spoken of as the most versatile that have appeared for many pears. Every member of the troupe is what may be termed a double-hand-ed musician, playing two or three instruments with remarkable case and •grace. Miss Nellie Black is the star artist of the troupe, and she needs no introduction here. A Melboiirrie paper says: “The whole company is a. fine one; Nellie has a, contralto voice ofmellow cadence and wondrous sympathy. Likewise she play/s the violin like an inspired genius. The whole 'company could call themselves the ‘All 'Stars,’ as well as the ‘All Blacks,’ as there is not a weak member in the troupe.” The Blacks are assisted by Mr. Herbert Carroll, a London society entertainer and baritone vocalist, also by Mr Harry Spencer, English comedian. This will be l the liast appearance of the present company, as at the end of next year some <of the family will retire into private life’. Popular prices are to be charged here —viz., 3s, 2s and Is, and seats 'may be reserved at Mr. Miller’s without extra charge.