ENTERTAINMENTS.

Gisborne Times, Volume XXX, Issue 3438, 1 February 1912, Page 2

ENTERTAINMENTS.

PATHE PICTURES. A specially attractive programme is being put on for race week by the Pathe Picture Company, which is bound to be highly appreciated. This evening at His Majesty’s Theatre a. sensational sporting drama, entitled “The Thoroughbred,” will be the star attraction. This magnificent racing picture is full of atmosphere and the vigoruos vitality of atmosphere and the vigorous vitality witnessed between three fine horses fnom a. well-known stable, which play their part with an enthusiasm that is remarkable. The excitement towards the close of the race is intense, and is bound to delight sporting patrons. The plot is a strong one, and the situations are worked pat with fine dramatic effect- “Cup Daw at Palmerston” and “The Sport of Kings at Awapuni” are two fine sporting pictures, which are certain to be enthusiastically received. The race week programme also, includes a number of very fine dramas, including the great attraction “The Tramp Steamer,” “'Almost a Hero,” and the laugh-ter-compelling comedy. “Intrepid Davy ” The remainder of the series to be- shown to-night and to-morrow night are of exceptional merit, and altogether the holiday crowd should be well pleased with the entertainment provided for them

BRENNAN’S HUGE ATTRACTION

There need he no scepticism in regard ioi the quality of the artists who will appear ivith Brennan’s Entertaining Company at His Majesty's Theatre on Saturday night. Anyone, who is familiar with the names of the leading amusement folk in the Old A\ orld and America will 'know that such people as Jordan and Harvey, Johnson and Wells Eva Mudge, Los Petite Totos, Archie Glen, Nolle Kollo and the rest are in the first flight in their particular lines. Featured on its bills this Company has Prince Charles and Prince Charles is a very remarkable individual. He ie really an Orang-Outang; but in almost everything but speech he resembles a human being with great nearness. Charles can skate as well as the best rinker; he can dress and undress himself with easy carelessness, he cooks 1 and eats his own meals in the. most gentlemanly way, he rides a 'bicycle, steers a motor car and does a great many other things in a very wonderful way. Of the human members of the i company, Jordan and Harvey are special favorites. They are Hebrew character specialists of the first water. Being Jews theselves, they make no technical errors, and added to exactitude of delineation they have a fund of hilarious humor such as is the gift of few comedians. The laughter that they provoke is not spasmodic, it is' long and continuous. . Miss Eva Mudge is a charming disciple of the fabled sea sea god Proteus, and like him she is capable of the most bewildering transformations imaginable, but unlike him she singe charming songs with each change of character. Archie Glen is -be singing comedian of whose work it has been said that there is a laugh, in every line. He lias captivated Australia, to say nothing of his conquests further afield, and he is sure of a welcome to the Dominion. Johnson and Wells are two colored people who crime with a brilliant American reputation and are said 1 to be the finest coon singers, hjarm/oniste, icraqkerjack djamoers and speciality performers that wo have yet seen. Les Petits Totos, “the Darling of Paris,’’ are two French boys who perform astounding acrobatic feats and balancing acts. Miss Nelle Kollo is “the girl -who reaches your heart,” and her singing of. appealing songs is said to be a very special treat, while at the piano her entertainment is quite remarkable. Mr. Charles Honvard is an excellent baritone, and there are others of various talents. Box plan is at Miller’s, The usual late Saturday train is delayer! till after the performance, thus enabling country visitors to attend.