ENTERTAINMENTS.

Gisborne Times, Volume XXIX, Issue 3155, 27 February 1911, Page 7

ENTERTAINMENTS.

PAT HE PICTURES

His Majesty’s Theatre was crowded on Saturday night, and, despite the intense heat, there was very little standing room available when the. curtain rose on the first picture of the new programme. The management are to be truely excellent selection in the present programme. It is pleasing to note that this selection includes four educational „ films, and the fact augurs well for the use of the cinematograph as a means of imparting knowledge. “The Iron Mountain’’ is a picture which, apart from depicting the processes of mining for iron ore, is one of great scenic beauty. Among the processes illustrated are drilling, blasting, the working of a steam navvy and transit of the ore from 'the mountains to the smelting furnaces. This last is wonderful in its labour-saving completeness, and is a thorough eye-opener. Another fine instructive series is one entitled “The Royal Mint,” and in it one secs the intricate processes through which our coinage is' before it reaches the bank. “Cherry Ivearton in Africa” is a delightful animal study, which has elements of both humour and drama in it. The remaining educational film is one entitled ‘Wood-carving in Brienz,” and this is also an excellent series. The star jtem of the programme however, is a depiction of the scenes of Shrakespere’s “Twelfth Night.” This well-known story is presented with assiduous faithfulness to detail and the love affairs of Orsino and Viola and those of Sebastian and Olivia, with their confused identity, provoke unlimited mirth. “She Stoops to Conquer” is a charming presentment. of Oliver Goldsmith’s famous comedy. Among the other dramas is one entitled “A Home Melody” and this earned unstinted applause on Saturday evening. There is an abundance of comic subjects and foremost amongst these is “The Bewitched Boxing Gloves.” The picture is one in which an aspirant for pugilistic honours becomes possessed of a pai rof boxing gloves which will deliver scientific blows without receiving any impulse from the wearer, and the antics of this person occasioned screams of laughter. Other commendable items on the programme are: “The Troublesome Baby,” “When Women join the' Force,” “The Puzzle,” and “The Oliami Trio.” The programme will he repeated this evening and to-morrow evening.