ENTERTAINMENTS.

Gisborne Times, Volume XLV, Issue 3989, 23 July 1915, Page 7

ENTERTAINMENTS.

WORLD’S PICTURES

A specially-introduced feature at the World’s Pictures yesterday afternoon was a, ibigSelig stair film entitled: “The. Adventures of Kathlyn in The Jungle,” featuring Miss Kathlyn AVilli arris. ’Phis picture created quite a furore and, in answer to innumerable requests, tho management wired and received permission to screen this subject again this afternoon and evening, in this sensational film tlie whole of the Selig Zoo is represented and exciting incidents follow in rapid succession. With this one exception the programme will be entirely changed and several features of exceptional merit and of a varied nature, comprising scenic, topical, dramatic, and the essential comedies will lie screened. This afternoon I icing the last of tlie first series of free entertainment, a huge crowd is expected and intending patrons are advised to .secure their seats early. PATHE PICTURES.

The rich quality of the fare which \ the Patlie Picture management continues to serve up to patrons at His Majesty’s Theatre are adding fresh laurels to their reputation as firstclass entertainers. The current programme, which attracted another good house last night, is one which everyone will he the hotter for seeing. Sentiment, charm, humor, and instruction are blended in pleasing proportions. “The Wireless Voice” is as cleverly constructed a. drama as has come along .for sonic time. it concerns an attempt by a rascally financier to cheat two yotmg inventors out of their patent. Z\ number of highly exciting episodes occur as each party is scheming against the other. The battle royal ends in a fierce hand to hand fight, which is a truly thrilling affair. The gripping play'is worked out in a most dramatic manner, the suspense being carried right up to the climax, where the inventors win out. The comedies are a particularly good lot. John Bunny • and Flora Finch provide rare humor in “Hearts and Diamonds,” in which John poses as a bachelor in order to win Flora’s hand and fortune._ He is making a. great hit, when his two buxom daughters come along and hail him as papa. Even then John triumphs. Dashing Alary Fuller does some bright work in “The Last Assignment,” the 12th number of the “Dolly of the Dailies” serial. The story shows how Dolly’s resource and persuasive tongue stops a run on a bank. Many stirring war items are shown bv the “Topical Budget,” including peeps at- our daringair men, Zeppelins under test, London -Scottish on the inarch, and .Hussars in training. A valuable and instructive scenic subject. “British India,” gives a fine idea of the might of the British Empire. All who enjoy a good laugh should .see “For a Widow’s Love” and “Fatty’s Echo,” winch are the last word in merriment. This exceptionally fine programme will he shown for the last time tonight. OPERA HOUSE PICTURES. The magnificent programme screened at the Opera House last evening attracted a large audience. The star feature is the eighth number of the splendid serial “Adventures of Kat-'li-Jyn.” This instalment- is excellent and very sensational. "Another strong feature is “The Love Pirate,” an absorbing story of a girl who had the power of exerting a wonderful fascination over men. Lubin players contributed!■ a charming comedy-drama “His Soul Alat-e.” Albert Maynard is a man with a lovable disposition and imagines himself in love with two young ladies. He cannot decide which of tlie two t-o offer the engagement ring, lie has a peculiar dream, and wakes up to find the dream is so realistic that he does what he was advised to while asleep. Items included m tho “Australian Gazette” are commemorating Captain Cook’s landing—Farewell to New South Wales Sec-qnd Expoditonary Force—Our French Allies take- part in the Procession—Cartoons by Harry Julius, etc., etc. Keystone comedians are seen in an amusing sketch, “His First Falsehood,” while “Gus and the Anarchists” is another screamingly funny comedy. Tins splendid programme will be screened for the last time this evening.

THE RED DANDIES. Of all thei companies which Alt- Edward Branscombe has sent to this country probably the most popular is the Red Dandies which appear at His Majesty’s- Theatre to-morrow nightand no doubt there are many in this district who have tho pleasantest of recollections of delightful evenings spent with these merry folk during their visit two years ago. During their absence there has been an alteration in the personnel but it is claimed that tho combination is stronger than ever and! in proof of tliis wo are informed, that the Red Dandies have just completed a nine months’ season in Brisbane and seven weeks in Auckland where nightly the hall was filled to its utmost capacity. It is pleasing to note that Air Claude Daxnpior is still with the company as principal comedian, stage manager and producer ; Miss Irene Yore the dainty comedienne, Air Oliver. Peacock, tenor, all of whom are firm iavorites andl will make their re-apprarauce. The newcomers include Aliss_ Mona Thomas, soprano; Ales Ida Newton, .soubrette; John Welby, baritone ; Cyril Connolly, violinist ami dancer : Harry Borradale, elocutionist and light- comedian. During their record season in Brisbane, these talented folk presented over 700 separate items and the gems from this extensive roperto ire will bo presented. l during the New Zealand tour, when each- evening the prograirinie'jwill be changed, so that, patrons may pay more than one visit to tho Dandies- without font of hea ring the same items twice. Air Dumpier has arranged, a series of excellent finales and scenes, and themounting and costuming of these is on, a much more elaborate scale than has hitherto been attempted by a»y Costume Comedy Company which has .visited 1 this country. « As tune will only allow of a short season in Gisborne intending patrons would! be well advised to reserve their seats as early as possible and the box plan is now open a-t Alillor’s -

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