ENTERTAINMENTS.

Gisborne Times, Volume XLV, Issue 4002, 7 August 1915, Page 7

ENTERTAINMENTS.

OPERA HOUSE PICTURES. Large crowds should attend the Opera House to-day and: this evening, when a magnificent programme will be screened. “Shannon of the Sixthis a thrilling and sensational storv ot the Indian mutiny. It is a _ love drama, set in scenes that occur m the land of the greatest romances. ft pictures'the difficulties of a brave lieutenant and of bis beautiful .sweetheart, daughter of his commanding General. The villain of the story is a captain, cowardly and thieving. Tno .action of the plav starts when Ram. the High Priest of the Temple of Delhi, urges bis people to throw off the British yoke. 'Phis leads up to some of the most exciting situations that, have over been presented on the screen, amongst which is the famous massacre at Meerut in May, 1857. Many of the incidents woven into the story of Dora ant! Shannon of the •Sixth ate historically true, the names, of course, being changed, in order not to give offence. At the conclusion of tiio play the audience realise what- a wise set of councillors Britain possesses, when wo find that all the class and religious hatreds ot those days healed, and the nation who fought so bitterly against the British, is now one of our dearest friends, and; is sent ling troops to help the Allies to suppress the} murderous Huns of Europe. Other pictures included in this delight lui programme are: “Australia Will By There” (a splendid filming of a historical ' farewell), “The Fashion Shop” (comedy), “War Budget” (topical news), and •'’Dr. Smith’s Baby” (coined v).

PA THE PICTURES. A laughing triumph by the Keystone Company, ‘'Getting Acquainted,” which has been described as “'diaries Chaplin’s tornado,” will he the principal film in the new programme which Pathe Pictures will screen at Hi.s Majesty’s Theatre this afternoon ”Yukl again to-night, when a brilliant programme of new feature subjects wili he introduced to ilm Gisborne public. _ At the bead of the bright array will come a racy farce hv the Keystone Company, entitled ‘•Getting Acquainted.” In this tho prince of comedians, Charles Chaplin, end dainty Mabel Norma ml .are seen t° splendid advantage. This is the briskest and brightest production of larce fun that has been perpetrated by the incorrigible Charles is seen seated on a bench, in the park with his laivlu spouse. She goes to sleep, and Charles is attracted by the smart appearance of Mabel, who is also mairied, and whose husband has gone on an automobile ride. A .Russian dancer also has an attraction for Charles, but her husband uses a stiletto to make Charles remember flirting is not allowed. Then a ooliceman takes a hand. The husbands gets acquainted, the wives get acquainted, and so uo many others that make the laug mm continuous. A special Pathe '»*i Gazette will givo stirring views m Britain and her Allies, which should help to inspire confidence .m mu abilitv to wins out in the titanic sti u„;gle which is shaking tho world to its very foundations. Come grand \id ■ of the Russian Army are included, among those being a peep at General Selwanoff, the conqueror of 1 raomsyi. Tho French artillerymen are shown m action with, their famous 7o millimctie shells, while a snapshot which should thrill British hearts will he the view of Lord Kitchener watching with pnde tho men of Liverpool and Mane 1 . _ who have answered Jus calk Iho, s - porting films are all of •high ment“A Close Call” will be, found an exciting story from tho \ d-ag;, studios, which concerns the M'(km„ up of a stage coach. Tho Edison players will contribute “The l asserby, which, takes the audience tlnougli many big adventures, which are nice balanced by the dainty lave themt that permeates the entire story. i Lost Lord. Lovell” is a delightfully entertaining story, after the stj.e o ‘•Merely Mary Ann,” and it contains many laughable episodes. In •ne Clean Slate” the Lubin players wi te> a clever story ot foolish folk, t whom the farthest hill is tho greenest. “Kittens” will ho a very pleasingnature study from tho Vitagraph studios, which will appeal strongly to old and'young alike. “Studdy’s War Studies” are a series of clever sketches, presented in a spontaneous and irresistible style, and are all full of fun. All who drop in tQ see this big list of attractions will certainly got their money’s worth.