ENTERTAINMENTS.

Gisborne Times, Volume XXXIII, Issue 3688, 25 November 1912, Page 3

ENTERTAINMENTS.

THE OPERA HOUSE. t The principal film of the now .series at tne Opera House, “The Fall Roundup on the Y(> Ranch,’’ drew a very largo house on Saturday evening. The film referred t-o is a very lino one, and well deserved the patronage given it. This pictorial representation of the doings of the celebrated cowboys of the United States is as vivid as it is complete. The opening scones depict the activities necessary in preparation for this great event in the year, the annual round-up of the stock, and shows the wagons conveying the tents and camp gear. Then may be seen the actual round-up, weeding out, selecting for the market, and branding, and all the necessary work entailed in doing so. Everything was most realistically shown. In fact, when a great bull madly charged up the screen, the audience almost held its collective breath for very fear that he would overstep and be among them before they could reach safety. Sections of the film picture dealt with such queer activities as the riding and driving of wild buffaloes. steers and donkeys. The little ‘'Burros” proved particularly successful in unseating their riders, hut the latter were handicapped in many eases by mounting with their faces to the tail of the donkey, and unassisted by a saddle. Girls are shown riding bucking bronchos, and they manage their wild-blooded steeds with admirable dexterity. The supporting attractions are all good of their several kinds, and include: “So Near and Yet ISO Far,” an A.B. comedy, “The Old Photograph,” “Wonky’s Wager,” “The Lake of their Dreams.” and a number of others. This programme will be repeated again this evening and for the last time to-morrow night. There will bo no pictures on Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday, as the Opera House is otherwise engaged.

PATTIE PICTURES. There was scarcely a vacant seat *at His Majesty's Theatre on Saturday night, when Pathe Pictures presented their usual week-end change of programme. The new scries were a most entertaining lot, and the large crowd filed into the night after the performance well satisfied with the entertainment they had received. The feature subject, “The Massacre,” a remarkable picture vividly portraying the terrific character of savage warfare, called up the greatest enthusiasm. Among the many attractive films, a splendid scenic production, “Glimpses of Canada,” met with the entire favor of the large house. This fine film was not only entertaining but highly instructive as revealing the wonderful natural resources of the vast Dominion. Enchanting scenes of the beauties of the St. Lawrence River, the golden grain of the big Manitoba wheat farms, and interesting views of the progressive methods of railway construction are among a few of the many rare tit-bits in this fine picture: An almost entire change of •programme will be presented to-night, when a most startling picture. “The Great Circus Catastrophe,” will he the feature subject. Among the many thrilling situations in this remarkable production is a sensational fire scene, showing the hero and heroine escaping from the roof of a burning hotel by the .telephone wires. A most daring circus scene is also included, which shows the hero suspended on horseback high in air with fireworks exploding all about him. The horse becomes maddened with fright and loans from the platform, seriously injuring the rider. The act is said to be the most daring and sensational of its kind -ever seen. Two now dramas, “His Wife’s Arother” (a splendidly-acted Lnbin subject) and “The Nurse” (a dramatic story of a trained nurse) will also be found to be well worth seeing.

‘ GREED FOR GOLD.” Lovers of drama will on Wednesday next have an opportunity of witnessing the. Hire Dramatic Company in ‘‘Greed for Gold.” The occasion will he the first in which the new sta go a t the Opera House will be utilised. New scenery has been painted both locally and in Wellington and Auckland, and special light facilities have been arranged, all of which will doubtless go to make the performance a good and enjoyable one. The box plans for the performance are now open at Mr Bert Eneas’, where seats may be reserved.

“A GREEK SLAVE.” The Napier Operatic Society will formally open the Opera House on Wednesday, December 4th, when they will stage that charming opera ‘‘A Greek Slave,” which was originally produced by the late Augustin Daly at Daly’s Theatre, London, where it enjoyed a most successful run of a year and a-half. The season ran four evidence of the success achieved, nights at Napier, and the total receipts were well on to L7CO, ample Speaking of the opening performance tlm H.B. ‘‘Herald” says: ‘‘The ■members of the. Napier Amateur Operatic Society can have no reason to complain of the enthusiasm which greeted their efforts ill opening the Municipal Theatre last night, with the comic opera ‘A Greek Slave.’ Judging by their expressions of approval the large audience was more-than satisfied, and at times were insistent in the demands for a repetition of sonic or other of the bright gems in which the opera abounds. A great deal of the success of the production depends upon the dressing, and in this department little wn.s left undone in the attempt at spectacular effect. The scenery, too, was good, and in no small measure contributed to the success of the entertainment. The opera .is one which, well-handled, cannot fail to be delightful. The music is bright and catchy, the dialogue at times remarkably clover, and the production lends itself well to effective grouping and chorus work, Last night the principals, without exception, acquitted themselves with great credit.”