ENTERTAINMENTS.

Gisborne Times, Volume XXXIV, Issue 3742, 30 January 1913, Page 3

ENTERTAINMENTS.

RATHE PICTURES

It was good to be in the vicinity of His Majesty’s Theatre last evening. Peals of laughter and hearty applause made the popular playhouse resound again. The building was packed in every part by an audience thoroughly enjoying itself The cause of all the satisfaction was the attractive midweek change of programme introduced by the Pathe Picture management. It is some considerable time since a more meritorious series was screened. The outstanding feature was the big colored drama, “Alone in Paris,” winch touchingly tells of the adventures of an Alsatian village maidi undergoes in the French capital The story has a romance of deep human interest running throughout it, and its effect is greatly heightened by the magnificence of the setting. The picture caused the greatest enthusiasm last night, the applause at the close lasting for some considerable time.' “A Double Danger,” a thrilling Vitagraph subject, also took the favor ol the large house last night. This tells how a railroad express messenger is entrusted with the custody of a. box of gold dust. On the same train is a pine box containing a body. To the consternation of the messenger, the lid of the box opens and a convict peers out. A desjierate struggle ensues, but the convict is overpowered, nailed clown into the box, and consigned to the penitentiary. A film which aroused the patriotism of all present was “The Fleet at Spithead,” which gave a splendid illustration of the might of Britain—(mistress of the sea-s. The A.B. comedy, “A Mixed Affair,” in which the fun is caused through the packages being sent to the wrong destinations, created the greatest merriment, as did “A Close Call,” a clever Lubin laughter-raiser, which shows the terrible trouble a troupe of hard-up minstrels get into through being accused of kidnapping. The scenic subject gave delightful views of the ‘‘Beauty Spots of Germany,” which were greatly admired. The Australian Gazette was full of interesting snap-shots of topical happenings in the Commonwealth. The new series gave the most unbounded satisfaction, and was voted the best which 'has been seen for many a long day. This highly meritorious programme will lie repeated to-night.

THE OPERA HOUSE

A satisfactory mid-week house greeted the change of programme at the Opera House last evening, when the star film "The Fighting Dervishes of the Desert” met with hearty approval. The picture, which is by the Kalem Company, was specially token in Egypt on the fringe of the parched desert, and is a meritorious one. Ably seconding it is the Essanay drama. “Broncho Billy’s last Holdup”, which is a true out-West story of dash and danger, life and love. A dainty and .rollicking story is “In Quarantine” which is the story oi three youths who, to gain the acquaintance of a lady doctor’s pretty sister play “possum,” but come out second best, being well physicked by the girl, who more than suspects the plot. “Captain Rivera’s Reward” is a. Mexican drama of mere than usual merit, which shows how a kind action brings its own reward. .Desiring more colonists for the little Pueblo at Los Angelos, the Viceroy sends Rivera to Sonora with orders to secure additional settlers. Blanko, a spy for the Bandit Palomare, informs his chief of Rivera’s expedition and tin* amount of gold he carries. A few miles from Los Angelos the brigands trap Rivera and ..r.s followers. They are made prisoners and taken to the bandit’s headquarters. As the prisoners are brought in Meta, the bandit’s wife, recognises Rivera and remembering a kindness to her boy, determines to save him. She cautiously communicates with Rivera, who gives her his ring and tells her to take it to the Viceroy’s daughter, Ermina. The latter quickly organises a posse, andi through the aid of Meta secures the freedom of Rivera, and the story, as is the case with most good tales, ends happily. Other films on an excellent programme are.a scenic dealing with Korea, “The Inconvenience of Beauty,” a comic story, “The Scorpion,” an educational film ; “Mr Grouch at the Seaside” (comic), and “The Adopted Son,” a. Sefig drama. The programme will be shown for the last time to-night. There will be no pictured on Friday, but an attractive series is promised for Saturday.