ENTERTAINMENTS.

Gisborne Times, Volume XXXIV, Issue 3750, 8 February 1913, Page 5

ENTERTAINMENTS.

PATIIE PICTURES. All previous records put up by the Pathe Picture Management in the way of attractive programmes will be left far behind by the. wealth of new exclusive features which they will place before then-\patrons to-day. At 2.3 U this afternoon, a specially-selected children’s series will be presented at the matinee performance. "The Adventures of American Joe" is just such a subject as children delight in. Joe is shipwrecked and picked up by a pirate, who forces him to join tne crew r . The young fellow escapes from the pirates, but is subsequently recaptured. 'ln the end, Joe is again rescued by a brave girl, and getting a party together attacks and defeats the pirates. The programme which will flu the screen this evening is unquestionably the finest which has yet been seen. In the van comes the latest big Vitagraph exclusive subject, "The Money Kings,” which caused such a sensation in America when it first appeared m.„October last. The film is not merely a wonderful dramatic production, brimful of startling situations and surprising episodes, but casts a lurid light upon the merciless methods of selfish financiers. The story tells how James Montepier sees an opportunity of securing a contract for the steel interests of war is declared in Europe. A conference is to be held at the .Hague. Roy Brian, in love with Helen, Montepier’s daughter, is appointed by the United States Government as a representative at the arbitration. Peace is decided upon, but the money kings determine to frustrate ' the Government’s plans. By the aid of a fascinating woman they secure the papers endorsing • universal peace from Brian, and the latter sails for Europe without them. Helen hears of the plot which has been carried out against her lover, and with ready wit sets about regaining possession of the State documents. As soon as she has done so, she induces her cousin Ralph to set out in ms hydroplane after the liner, and deliver the papers to Brian. The race between the airship and the big liner makes pne of the most thrilling scenes ever witnessed. Eventually the papers are safely delivered, and the money kings ar foiled. The film is one of the finest pieces of piled up sensation which has ever been seen. It gives an opportunity for some remarkable character studies in the scenes at the Hague Peace Conference and at a Cabinet meeting of tlio American Senate, at which latter President Taft is represented with quite extraordinary fidelity to life, it is a play with a purpose, which everyone will be the better for having seen. "The Physician of Silver Gulch" shows how a doctor, who is being hard pressed for money, attempts to rob a bank. The sherrifi' fires at and wounds the burglar. Later the sherriff’s little daughter falls in, and the doctor saves her life. The sherrifi recognises his man, but the mother of the child successfully pleads for mercy. "Zigoto to the Rescue” is a stirring detective story, whieh shows how a girl who has been kidnapped is restored to her friends. The Lubin players supply a clever drama, entitled “A Girl’s Bravery,’’ which shows how a young man who came courting a girl was pitched into a canal by the girl’s brother. The girl at once dashes in and effects a dramatic rescue. The remaining pictures are all of exceptional interest, and the whole scries is unquestionably the finest which has yet appeared at His Majesty’s. THE OPERA HOUSE.

A delighted holiday audience filled practically every seat at the Opera House last evening when the one-night programme submitted met with no small measure of approval. To-night the management will introduce an entirely new series of films headed by the well-known pld Irish drama, “Arrah Na Pogue" specially produced in Ireland amid natural surroundings by the well-known Kalem Company, whose trade mark is sufficient to assure a completely successful pictorial representation .of the thrilling old story. The film was secured by the"management of the popular Onera House at considerable expense as a special attraction for race week, and there can be no doubt that their enterprise and foresight in the matter will meet with the support which they deserve. Another fine attraction of the big series is a sensational Essanay drama “The Eye that Never Sleeps” which introduces one who bids fair ; to be a popular character in the company’s productions in Howard Mayne ‘'the secret service sleuth.” The story in which the astute detective will make his first bow to a Gisborne audience is an absorbing story of the Secret Service with all its risks and dangers and fascinating secrecy. The picture is one that should prove attractive to lovers of a good thrill, and is certain to prove a big attraction. The manner in which lumber is carved from the virgin forests, slid down precipices, pulled up mountains to the inevitable river, and thence rafted down to the hungry sawmills is ably depicted in “Winter Logging in Maine,” which is a mos ; t interesting and instructive picture full of the subtle charm of "The Blazed Trail’’ and almost redolent, of the sweet breath of the limitless pines. The three big films mentioned are supported by a host of lesser subjects, all of which have been selected with care, the whole making up a programme nicely balanced and with a pleasing variety of subject from scenic to comic and dramatic. The usual Saturday matinee will- be given this afternoon, when a special film for the children by the A.B. Company will be produced in ‘‘Jinks’ Birthday Party,” a story which is certain of the favor of the young folks.

“GET-RICH-0IT!OK WALLINGFORD.” On Monday morning next at 10 o’clock the plans will be opened at Ilis Majesty’s for the first and only two representations here of the great and remarkable comedy success I 'Get-Rich-Quick Wallingford’’, which is to be staged at His Majesty’s Theatre by J. C. Williamson’s Coy of over 60 specialty selected artists on Wednesday and Thursday next. The occasion will introduce to_ local playgoers the famous comedian, Mr Fred Niblo (Wallingford) and Mr Harry Corson Clarke (Blackie Daw) the original Jones in “What Happened to Jones.” “Get-Rich-Quiek Wallingford” unfolds an intensely exciting story, and its interest, is maintained right up to the final fall of the curtain. The first act begins with the appearance of Battlosburg of Blackie Daw, who proceeds his partner by a day or two, and talks and . moves so flambuoyantly that, by the time Wallingford arrives with his Japanese Valet, leading a hugh bull-dog all is commotion. The Irish Landlord, DejnPKoy has become so convinced of the bona-fides of the pair that he showers free champagne on, them, and sends servants all over the place in the effort to entertain such star boarders in a befitting style. Harkins. a unique newspaper reporter, assists the good cause by ‘‘scare” article in the local “Blade," and organises a public reception, so that the first act closes with a brass band marching into the hotel playing the “Stars and Stripes,’’ and accompanied by cheering oitizens to whom Wallingford, from the balcony, delivers an invigorating speech, grandiloquently announcing that he is to manufacture the "Sulphur that tops the match," that lights the fuse, that explodes the sky rocket of wealth, success and happiness." The partners promptly get busy to form a company for the manufacture of carpet tacks covered with cloth. “Get a paper of tacks,” Wallingford orders his servant, “and cover the tops of a few of them with that red necktie of mine, cut the stull' to fit the top and glue it on.” There is a fascinating love story running through the plot. Wallingford is deeply interested in his lady typiste, and Blackie Daw in Dorothy Wells, daughter of the real estate agent, and the regrets of the two men as they prepare for .the “get-away” are, .it is said, oathetic. The last scene of' all, \set in a beautiful picture by night, with the rose-embowered house, and green lawn overlooking a fine back-ground of the town,’ with electric tramcars running past in the middle distance, shows the two men walking in the paths of rectitude, they and their friends immensely rich, as all their scheming turned out trumps.