ENTERTAINMENTS.

Gisborne Times, Volume XXX, Issue 3599, 12 August 1912, Page 2

ENTERTAINMENTS.

BATHE PICTURES. It is long since a picture created so much enthusiasm as did the magnificent spectacular play “The Siege of Calais,” at His Majesty’s Theatre on Saturday night. Over 2009 men at arms take part in the great pageant, which is reproduced! with remarkable fidelity to history. The clash between the English army, under Edward 111. and the French hordes presents a sight which stirs the blood of even the least patriotic. The fierce hand to hand encounters, the madly plunging steeds, andj the desperate strife makes a scene which makes a lasting impression on the mind. As the French troops break and falter, and then pour in utter rout down the hillside, hotly pursued by the victorious English, one feels impelled to rise and cheer. The picture is undoubtedly one of the finest which has ever been turned out of a moving picture studio, and the largo audience on Saturday night expressed their appreciation in unmeasured terms. “The Girl and Her Trust” is a well-acted Western drama, in wliih a plucky girl prevents two train robbers from getting away with a large sum of money which has been deposited in her charge. “A Note in the Orange” is an enjoyable Lubin comedv which caused keen enjoyment. “Walk, you Rascal, Walk” is anothcr highly amusing production, in which a couple of girls get even with a somewhat audacious chaffeur. The Rathe Gazette contains many interesting views, chief of which is the departure of the ss. Titanic from Southampton on her ill-fated maiden voyage. The new programme, which includes many other enjoyable films, is highly entertaining from start to finish, and thoroughly pleased the large crowd on Saturday night. This fine programme will be repeated this evening. ■ ROLLER. SKATING. Judging by the attendance at eaen of the three sessions at the Garrison Hall on Saturday, the popular pastime of roller skating has a good hold on the Gisborne public. The rink banu was in attendance and played excellent music. The grand carnival, to be held about the second week in September, promises to eclipse all others. A hoop race on Saturday for juveniles caused great excitement, the winner turning up in V. Lang with Wi Pore second.