ENTERTAINMENTS.

Gisborne Times, Volume XXXV, Issue 3960, 17 June 1913, Page 7

ENTERTAINMENTS.

RATHE PICTURES. The flowing tide of sustained success is still with Pathe Pictures at His Alajesfcy’s Theatre. The popular playhouse was again well filled in all parts last evening, when the current programme gave undiluted pleasure to everyone present. The beautiful A r ita-' graph drama, “The AYood A iolet,” came as a resinous breath of "Western pine to city dwellers, and made everyone long for the wide spaces, the kowhai’s gold, and the bell bird’s liquid notes. What a romantic charm has always enshrouded the Latin Quarter of Paris, where the youthful artists learn to ply the .brush, what time they can spare from love-making and Bohemian revelry. No better story of this delectable land has ever been told than “Leonine,” in which the Edison players tell the tale of the love of a model for a young artist. Everyone has heard of the roar of London’s traffic,'but few have been privileged to see it. The audience last night, while watching “London’s Traffic”, could almost fancy themselves in the great metropolis. A turn of the handle and they were away in the dense forests of Cochin China engaged in an exciting Buffalo hunt, or, per medium of the Pathe Gazette, watching the wedding of Lord Roberts’ daughter to Lieut. -Lewin, and admiring the gay trappings of the postilions in the military pageant. It was good to hear the hearty laughter called up by the bright Edison comedy, “When Joey AYas on Time.” The other subjects were all of high merit, and the whole- programme, which will he shown for the last time to-night, was voted AI at Lloyd’s. “RUSS IN BOOTS.” AAkdlington has now added invoice to that of Sydney _ and Alelbourne declaring “Puss in Boots , which is to be staged here by the J. C. Williamson management on Alonday and Tuesday nights next, and on Tuesday •'afternoon, the best, brightest, most stupendous, and cleverest _ pantomime production which has yet delighted Australasian play-goers. “Puss in Boots” is said to be freelv peppered with unique and. wonderful specialty turns, extraordinary clever acrobat-ism, remarkable mechanical effects, beautiful ballets, catchy songs, tuneful melodies, wholesome fun, magnificent- scenery, and gorgeous costumes. Air Pip Powell, who last vear made himself a great favorite with New Zealanders as the Dame in “Sinbad” has scored even heavier as King Grabbus, a part which gives him every opportunity to exhibit Ins abilities ‘as a first-class humorist. Another new arrival is Aliss Alice Russon, who will appear as Alice. Aliss Russon has, it is said, a sweet /soprano voice, which she uses to eycry advantage in a number,of catchy songs. She also possesses a dainty figure .-and a pretty face. Air Fred Leslie’s name means a tower of strength in the cast, as apart from his capabilities as a first-class comedian he is also one of the greatest dancers of the dn\. Special interest centres in the appearance of Aliss Ivy Schilling a young Australian who, it is stated, can hold her own with the best dancers in tins or any other part of the world. Hie cast also includes Alessrs Aernon Davidson, O. E. Lennon, who lias created quite a sensation in the role of the Cat, Stewart Garber, Rupert Darrell, E. H. Sutton, G. AATlhams, also the' Alisscs Dorothy Firmin, Ritu Renas, Nellie Leslie, Ruby Kennedy, Daisy Cheyne. The plans will be opened at Aliller’s on Friday next at 10-o’clock. Children will be admitted at half-price to matinee only. OPERA HOUSE PICTURES. The new circuit programme proved itself a huge success. Last evening a good house acclaimed that fact by well-merited applause. _ Seldom has a programme of such high merit been seen even in the metropolitan houses, and patrons who have not seen this one should do so to-night—the last screening. The programme opened with a new “Pathe Gazette,” which, showed some very late and interesting events, among which were _ the elephants of the late Lord Geo. Ganger’s circus liafd at work ploughing, up theland. A great street procession and a carnival were also shown'. “The Ranger’s Horse” was a drama of the AVest, splendidly acted, and some fine riding and an educated horse caused interest. Then came Phyllis Dare and Air. Geo. Grossmith in a few novelty dances, included in which were a novelty waltz, the “Turkey Trot,” and the “Argentine Tango.” The settings were beautiful. “Pizen Pete,” a unique and altogether unusual comedy. fairly brought the house down. The interval over, patrons were introduced to the actions and habits of a tamed cormorant. This was a splen-didly-colored film) and an interesting one. The cormorant is a regular fisherman, and on a small strap' being tightened around its throng to prevent it from swallowing the fish, it sets out and brings back a great catch of fish to its trainer. This is a film worth seeing. The star picture; opened to an already well-pleased audience, and proved all that was said of it. The adventures of the prince and the dancing girl were eagerly followed, and the introduction of a fine item -in the shape- of a mirror dance, in which a lovely girl dances a graceful series of movements, the mirrors reflecting the dancer in every conceivable position, was received with applause. The great dramatic climax, when the hero escapes from the cellar wherein he, was confined and suddenly appears before the usurper, gave a strength of finish which was in keeping with the film. Edison’s comedy, “An Office Boy,” concluded a pleasant evening’s entertainment. Patrons who have not seen this should go to-night for >tße final screening.