ENTERTAINMENTS.

Gisborne Times, Volume XXXIII, Issue 3714, 27 December 1912, Page 9

ENTERTAINMENTS.

rathe Pictures. Patrons of Rathe Pictures were well catered for during the Christmas holidays. Crowded audiences assembled at‘His Majesty’s Theatre on Christmas Night and Boxing Night, when specially selected programmes were presented. The star picture was a big exclusive by the Hubusch Company, “Vengeance is Mine,” which deals with tragic events in the life of a beauiful studio girl. The drama is a particularly powerful one. The situations are well worked out, while the acting throughout _ is splendid. A splencfid dramatisation of Robert Louis Stevenson’s famous story, “Treasure Island,” was another film which was much admired. Jimmie, Silver, the pirates, and the treasure were all there true to life. “Me and Bill, and “The Touch of a Child’s Hand,” were two fine dramas, while the Vitagraph comedy, “Martha’s Rebellion, m which John Bunny has a most con-o-enial part, caused great merriment. “The Evolution of a Duck Egg/’ is a splendid industrial subject, among the •scenes being the feeding of 36,000 ducks on a huge poultry farm. A number of splendkl soeriic subjoefs- aio included in the strong series, which will, he shown for the last time tonight. No pictures will be shown tomorrow night. I SOCIAL AT WAERENGA-A-HIKA. I A grand social was held in the Waei- j enga-a-hika Hall last evening, when j about 60 couples were present. I he j floor was in perfect order and every- : one present thoroughly enjoyed the ; dance. Mr C. Hyland carried out the duties of M.C. in liis usual capable manner, and good music was supplied j by Mr J. Mazey. A first-class supper was provided bv Mrs Erskme. lho social was in aid of the hall funds, and a strong committee worked up the arrangements, with Mr W. J. McDermott energetically acting as secretary. , MANGAPAPA SOCIAL. The Mangapana Hall Committee held a successful social in the hall at Mangapapa last evening, there being about 60 couples present. Mr JWilliams acted as M.C.. and excellent music was supplied by Mr G. Copley. An extra was played by Miss Clayt-on. A splendid supper, which was under the supervision of Mrs Clayton, was supplied by Mr J. Dowell. Dancing

was' indulged in with great zest till an eaarly hour this morning. SACRED CONCERT.

On Christmas Night a sacred eon j oert was held in the Methodist Church, Bright Street. Rev. J. A. Lochoro presided, and there was a large attendance, the church being well filled. The following programme was creditably rendered, each item receiving loud applause: —Anthem, "Let us now go oven unto Bethlehem,” choir; song, "The Gift,” Mrs Rountliwaite; carol, "Hosanna! to Great David’s Son,” choir; song, "Les Rameaux” Mr Heathcote; quartette, "Holy Night, Miss SpurcLle, Mrs Rountliwaite, Mr McGibbon and Mr P. Schwabe (encored); anthem. "Sing,. 0 Heavens, choir; carol, "The First Newell, choir; song, "O Loving Father, Mrs Granville (encored); carol, "Happy Oliristmastide,” choir; song, Star of Bethlehem,” Mr Harre (encored) ; anthem, "O Zion, that bnngest good tidings,” choir.” The choir was. especially in fine voice, and theii singin cr of‘the anthems "Let us now go even unto Bethlehem,” and Sing, Heavens,” was exceptionally well rendered, The quartette Holy Night, by Miss Spurdlc, Mrs Rountliwaite, Mr McGibbon and Mr P. Schwabe was also one of the features of the concert. Miss Spurdle’s sweet voice being heard to great advantage as soloist Mi. A. E. Lawrence ably conducted, and the accompaniments were nicely plaj«l by Mrs P. Schwabe and Mr H. Vume. A collection was taken up m aid of the choir funds, and was liberally lespond Mr Lochoro thanked all pi^&ent for having attended the conceit. I here were many in attendance from the other churches, and also those wjjo not belong to churches at all. He felt sure that they had evening. They must all be wMgA to the choir for the excellent programme given. The success of concert was due entirely to the uork of the choir that night and to the ability of the conductor, as well as the other' officers who had organised the entertainment. The concert was mooted in the nature of an experiment, but would probably remain as an annual fixture. The Boxologey was sung and the Rev. Lochoro pronounced the Benediction.