ENTERTAINMENTS.

Gisborne Times, Volume XXIX, Issue 3236, 5 June 1911, Page 3

ENTERTAINMENTS.

PATHE PICTURES.

A large audience assembled at His, Majesty’s Theatre on Saturday evening, when the Pathe Picture Proprietary screened an entire change of programme. The' programme throughout was one of exceptional interest, and some films, such as “Italian Hydroplane” and “Giant Sawmills,” were decidedly instructive. The last-named was the opening picture of the series, and showed how the giant trees of the forests are conveyed to the mills, and also the process of cutting up. The “Italian Hydroplane” shows this latest and most wonderful invention manoeuvring over the sea. The audience is first treated to a view of the hydroplane being prepared for a ’trial, and the immersion of the “pallettes” from the outside, and also a view from the hydroplane. The “pallettes” are similar in construction to a Venetian blind, and when immersed in the water on each side of the boat enable the hydroplane to rise and skim along the surface at an . enormous speed. A good dramatic subject was one entitled “The Runaway Engine.” The son of the railroad president decidesfto learn for himself the business, and begin at the bottom of the ladder. After working for a few weeks he meets the engineer’s daughter, to whom he is instrumental in doing a service, and: later on declares his love. He wires his father, notifying Mini of Iris intention of marrying. The father, who is averse to the match, starts on a special train to prevent' his son carrying out his proposal, and on arrival severely remonstrates with him, leaving again by the same special for home. At a station through which he has to pass, an engine in some strange manner gets away. It is pursued in vain by the son and other attendants, but the engine increases its speed and soon is out of reach. All the stations along the line are immediately notified, and the engineer’s daughter, realising the terrible catastrophe to which the president’s special is subject, resolves to avert the danger. Procuring an engine she starts off to meet the runaway, and when near it she jumps off and allows both engines to collide, thereby saving the special, which arrives a few minutes afterwards. The president, when he hears of the girl’s brave act, is at once softened towards her, incidentally removing his objection to the match. Another good drama is one entitled “Caught by the Camera,” and shows how an accidental snapshot is the means of removing' the stain of crime from an innocent young man’s shoulders/ A comic of a very humorous nature is one entitled “A Borrowed Flat,” while “Cock-a-doodle-do” is equally amusing. “Pleasures of the Sea” shows a large number of yachts on the ocean, the numerous white sails, with the hills on the coastline as a background, making in all a pleasant picture. “The Rustlers,” dramatic, “Pathe Gazette,” topical, “Calino’s Supper Party,” and “Poolshead at a Kine Show,” comics, were also screened. This programme will be repeated to-night.

ROLLER SKATING

There was a very large and fashionable attendance at the Garrison Hall skating rink on Saturday night, and the ticket office and staff had an exceedingly busy time attending to the wants of the skaters. There were a great many learners present among the throng of experts, and as usual this element provided considlerable amusemnet owing to their difficulty in avoiding collisions. When the toooggans were placed for the benefit of tire men at 9 o'clock there were enacted some of the most comical scenes yet witnessed at this now popular portion of the evening’s entertainment. The learners present seemed to possess exceptional pluck as they again and again attempted, to scale, the' large toboggan, and their efforts highly delighted the crowd as they invariably stuck half-way and brought down all who followed. 'This item should prove most, diverting to-night, as there will be three toboggans on the floor-. On account of the holiday to-day there will be special holiday sessions, and there should be large attendances on account of the weather outdoors. The three toboggans will be on the floor both this afternoon and to-night, and the band and full staff will be in attendance at to-night’s hi" session:. Tomorrow nighit the rink will be opened at Ormond.

“THE SCARLET TROUBADOURS.”

Mr Edward! Branscomibe is presenting to theatregoers at His Majesty’s Theatre on Wednesday. 7th June the famous “Scarlet Troubadours” from. London, after one long series of brilliant successes in, Australia; an'd • New Zealand and South Africa; where they Lave succeeded in appealing not only to the taste of those who enjoy good music, but also to those who enjoy harmless fun. clever wit and humor. The personnel of the Compainy comprises seven gentlemen and three ladies, all artists that have' reached the giddy heights of fame in their profession. The performances .given by these talented entertainers is a combination of music, mirth and merriment, and has always proved enjoyable to; all classes of theatregoers. A South African exchange, in commenting on “The Troubadours” performance, says: “Those who are seeking a change from the typical music hall, the alleged comic opera, and the staid formality of the (Concert, can rest their weary feelings at the “Scarlet Troubadours”; indeed they can have them macle as good as new.” If further testimony be required the fact that these artists are sent here -under the direction of ,Mr Edward Branscomibe is sufficient guarantee cf the excellence of the Company. Box plans at Miller’s.