ENTERTAINMENTS.

Gisborne Times, Volume XXIX, Issue 3307, 28 August 1911, Page 3

ENTERTAINMENTS.

—— —.- . i PATHE PICTURES. The quaint little fairy story of “Alice in Wonderland” was the most conspicuous picture in the new programme screened by the Pathe Picture management on Saturday evening, and the series- was an undeniable success. The story affords almost unlimited f scope for the art of “faking,” but the effects attained are so unique that it is safe to say that they have no parallel in any picture previously shown here. The dilemma of Alice when she finds herself at the bottom of the rabbit warren and at the door of the mystic wonderland is winsomely pictured, and her entrance into " the desired sphere is not accomplished without difficulty. With true precision the picture relates the adventures of Alice with, the Cheshire cat, the mad hatter, the king, queen, and knave of hearts, and the innumerable other characters contained in the peculiar tale, and then transports her back to the land of reality, where she awakes, and the dream vanishes. Another good picture included in the series is a story of an Indian, entitled “A Seminole’s Sacrifice.” Unlike most films of this class the depiction omits the wild and incredible heroism which so often mars a good picture, and illustrates the tranquility of an Indian’s conviction and determination. “Bread Making” is a good industrial study, and it deals with the industry on an extensive scale, the most up-to-date appliances being employed. One of the best dramas, however, was that entitled “Her Son’s Honor,” and it depicts the downfall and recovery of a strong personality, and is of an inspiring character. The many excellent comics included “Bumptious Romeo” and “Tweedledum as Aviator.”

“THE WANDERERS.” MUSICAL COMEDY COSTUME COMPANY. Mr. James Morgan, the touring manager for Mr. George Stephenson’s new English attraction, “The Wanderers’ Musical Costume Comedy Company,” arrived from Auckland by the s.s. Monowai yesterday, to make all arrangements for the appearance in Gisborne on the 4th and sth of September of this sterling organisation. The entertainment presented by The Wanderers is of a distinctly novel character, and is characterised by its originality and refinement., The combination is under the direction of Mr. George Stephenson, who it will be remembered as introducing here that first-class opera attraction, the London Gaiety Company, in the skirt dances, which included m its ranks those eminent artists, Edward Laurie and May Beattie. The Wanderers are a clever aggregation of first-class artists, embracing singers, dancers, comedians, musicians, instrumentalists, and monologue entertainers, who combine to present one of the most delightful and fascinating entertainments yet introduced to New Zealand.

The box plan will be- opened on Wednesday.