ENTERTAINMENTS.

Gisborne Times, Volume XXXIII, Issue 3668, 1 November 1912, Page 6

ENTERTAINMENTS.

THE OPEit.-V HOUSE

Last evening the Opera Hens' screened a fine selection of pictures all of which were received with approval by the audience. The sta? picture is a most sensational film, cal! cd “The Coiners.” It is the story of a gang who are manufacturing counterfeit money in a shed on a river bank. A detective locates the place and while looking through a window is struck by one of the gang and stunned. He is then bound and thrown on the floor, while the counterfeiters decamp. A sagacious dog tracks the detective and pulls the ropes binding him apart. The dog then carries a message to the police station. The detective finally impersonates a cabman, and a laughable denouement occurs when he drives the coiners to the door of the police quarters, where they are arrested. “A Tragic Wedding'’ is a drama of lore which ends in a very startling manner by the newly-married pair driving their motor car over a cliff, being dashed te ■pieces at the bottom, while another sensational story deals with a bank robbery. Other pictures screened were two good scenics, illustrating the beautifnl scenery of tlie South coast of England and the historical town of Plymouth. The comics were great laughter-producers, “Rivals in Black and White, ’’ causing a great deal of mirth. Just prior to the second portion of the programme, Miss Lily. Strangman. a young gold medal violinist, played the intermezzo from “Cavalleria Rusticana.” On Saturday she will play “Tlie Broken Melody/’ Last night’s programme will be screened again this evening, an entire change of programme taking place tq-morrow night, when “If I were King,” and “An Aviator’s Success'’ will be the star films.

PATHE PICTURES

The change of programme at His Majesty’s last night attracted a good house, and everyone present was more ’-lian satisfied with the entertainment provided. The outstanding feature of the new series was a fine Bison film, entitled “The Vengeance of Fate,” which powerfully depicts the strong passions and thrilling adventures undergone by the pioneers of North America in the “roaring days” of ’49, contains many thrilling situations, and the story throughout powerfully portrayed. “Her hast Shot,” was another fine drama, which roused enthusiasm last night. A splendid film was that showing the , Znns,” a troupe of marvellous acroat work. “The Runaways” is as clever a comedy as has been seen tor a long time, and it fairly convulsed the audience last night. A beautiful colored Pathe picture “The Miracle of Flowers,” was greatly admired, as was the fine scenic subject. Monte Carlo.” A dainty piece of natural acting was supplied in ‘Baby’s Start in Life,” in which the racial expressions of a baby were cleverly portrayed. All the other films were well received, and the new programme was voted a first-flighter. Ibis strong series will be repeated tonight, but a complete change will make its appearance at the matinee to-morrow afternoon and to-morrow evening.