ENTERTAINMENTS.

Gisborne Times, Volume XXIX, Issue 3373, 13 November 1911, Page 2

ENTERTAINMENTS.

PATHE PICTURES

His Majesty’s Theatre was crowded on Saturday evening, when a new and interesting programme of pictures yas screened. ‘ A very varied selection was shown and two of the -most interesting were Urban Scientific films, one showing ‘‘The Story of the Manias, and the other “Life in the Aquarium. The former was distinctly interesting, giving in great detail the life ot the war-like insect, the Mantis, which l>y preying upon other insects, mucn larger, but of not so fierce a, disposition as themselves. Many exciting battles were shown between the mantis and lizards, scorpions, moths and even a frog, while a battle royal took place between two rival mantis. _ xlie fighter’s end came, however, with the advent of a chamelon, which quickly disposed of his foe. Perhaps the best comedy was one entitled “Alvajs a Way,’’ in which two young lovers outwit the girl’s stern clergyman guardian and brother. The two young people, after many attempts get away from the house together, and after disguising themselves as Indians, return and are married bv the unsuspecting brother. “The Primal Call” was the star drama, and told the story of a young society girl being sacrificed to an ill-bred millionaire, to provide funds for her family. The girl acquiesces in the sacrifice, but while at the seaside flirts with and finally falls in love with the mate of a tramp schooner, and after an exciting time agrees to fly with him. Pathe Gazette included several interesting topical subjects, and “The Mission Carrier,” and “The Bad Man’s Prayer” were good dramatic films. The programme will be shown for the last time - this evening, there being no entertainment to-morrow on account of the Orchestral concert.

HARRY RICKARDS VAUDEVILLE

COMPANY

It is many years since Air Harry Rickards sent a company to Gisborne. The last one was headed by that famous entertainer Cinquevali, and played to crowded houses at the old Theatre Royal.

The announcement in to-day’s issue that this management are sending their specially organised touring company to play a season of three nights, commencing Saturday next, will no doubt be pleasant news for local theatre patrons. The company includes Messrs Bmns and Binns, called the vagabonds in mirth and music, Mdile. Alcide Capitalne is styled a study in grace and physical culture, and her aerial gymnastics are described as the best ever seen in the Dominion, Messrs Clarke and Mostol are a pair of English patter comedians and dancers recently arrived from London. Their dancing is a feature of the-entertainment. Mr Carlton Max is perhaps the bast ventriloquist who has amused New Zealand audiences; Pastor and Merle, a pair of American eccentrics will be responsible for an acrobatic act; and Mr Sydney Bach, a Welsh entertainer, is credited with a brilliant execution a.s a pianist besides being an artist of the highest order. Mr Alf ITolt, the famous American mimic and imitator of animals, Miss Fanny Towers. the popular young comedienne; Mr Godfrey James, a brilliant Welsh tenor, the Marlowe Sisters, vocalists and dancers ; Mr Tom Dawson and Miss Camille Cornwall, complete what is conceded by the public of Auckland one of the finest combination of artists the Rickards management has sent to New Zealand for a number of years. The box plan will be opened' at Miller’s Corner on Wednesday morning at 10.