ENTERTAINMENTS.

Gisborne Times, Volume XXX, Issue 3434, 27 January 1912, Page 11

ENTERTAINMENTS.

BRENNAN’S HUGE ATTRACTION,

It is claimed by Brennan’s Ltd, that never before in the records of histrionic enterprise in the Dominion has such a combination of artists appeared before a New Zealand audience. It is early to forecast the verdict of New Zealand theatre-goers; but what an enthusiastic Australian said of the show is perhaps indicative, it is certainly picturesque, viz:—“This is a hit with the hammer of enterprise on the anvil of variety, which has emitted coruscations of the. most brilliant sparks of vaudeville.” And the entertainment certainly seems to he a remarkable one, not only for the quality of its star turns, but also for the number of star turns of almost equal merit which it includes. The clever Simian performed “Prince . Charles” is suggestive of the “Missing Link.” This wonderful orang-outang is said to surpass all the rest of his imitative species in simulating the ways of superior man. He dines like a gentleman, skates like an enthusiast* guides a j motor car with the skill of a chauffeur, and rides a bicycle like a suburban J householder. This' remarkable animal is in himself good value for the admission money; but he is by no means the only star. Jordan and Harvey, the Hebrew comedians, are the creators of and past masters in their own particular line of business. They have studied the ways of their co-religion-ists as they are _to be met with in unending variety in London, and it is said that their 1 turns are among the funniest things to be found on any stage in the world. Eva Mudge, described as “the Military Maid and Empress of the Protean Art” is said to be peerless in her style of entertainment. Archie Glen, character singer and patter artist, is also a leader in his line and a sure laughter getter. Les Petits Totos are acrobats and balancers such as have not been seen in New Zealand, and Johnson and Wells aro colored comedians of the very first rank in America, their singing: and eccentric dancing being described as irresistible. Then there are Miss Nellie Kolle, “tlie girl who roaches your heart” with her sweet singing; and Mr Charles Howard, baritone; and others. This fine company of entertainers 'wall open at His Majesty’s Theatre on Saturday. February 3rd. The box plans will be opened on Wednesday at Miller’s, tobacconist.

PATHE PICTURES. The entire change of programme which the Pathe Picture Company will place before their patrons at-His Majesty’s Theatre to-night embraces a nice variety of subjects, and there aro a number of really top-rankere among the series which is bound to be received: with a large measure of satisfaction. “When the Sun Went Out” is. one. of those breezy American stories, telling of thrilling and hairbreadth escapes from Red Indians, which are so popular with both young and old. A young girl is carried off by a band of braves, but her lover comes to her rescue, and by using an eclipse of the sun, which he is aware is about to take place, *o overawe the superstitious savages, he succeeds in getting away with his sweetheart after a highly exciting race from the Indians. “In the Arctic Night” is a sterling drama, by the popular Vitagraph Company. The story is built up round the love affairs of the Rev. George Dayis and Mies Browne. Tlie young minister receives a call as a missionary, and takes up hiis work amongst the Indians and Esquimaux. Soon there arrives a letter from the girl’s father expressing his objection to his daughter- marrying a man so far removed from civilisation. A fierce wrestle between tlie flesffi and the spirit ensues, but conscience prevails, and the missionary retraces his steps to Jhis lonely cabin. “For Love and Glory” is a star Vitagraph production, which vibrates with human interest. It tells of a young lieutenant who married against his father’s wishes, and in, consequence ig cut off without a penny. Shortly afterwards the young husband is ordered 1 to South Africa, and dies on the field of battle. The mother returns to England witn her infant son, and in his interests hands him over to the stern grandfather. Tlie . latter turns the mother away from liis door when she would see her child, but in the end the boy softens the hard heart and the poor mother is taken in. also. Lovers of scenery will enjoy “Picturesque North Wales,” which contains some magnificent land arid sea scapes. The comic films are a capital lot, and include “Fashionable Intelligence,” “TontoJine Propogonist,” “Bill has a J3ath,” find “Little Willie Cures his-. Unde.” This fine programme will be shown for tiiis night only