ENTERTAINMENTS

Gisborne Times, Volume XXX, Issue 3562, 29 June 1912, Page 2

ENTERTAINMENTS

PATHE PICTURES. The star attraction in the new programme to be presented by the Pa the Picture Company at His Majesty’s Theatre to-night’is something in the nature of a veritable triumph in cinematography. The picture, which is called ‘‘The Battle of Pottsburg Bridge,” most graphically describes a real episode in the American Civil War. Sensation abounds, and the theme of the story is refreshingly new, showing the bravery and intrepidity of a Southern girl, who at the risk of her life fires the bridge and is the main instrument in procuring a great victory for the Confederate cause. As the fire gains, the Federal regiment desert their position and dive into the river, until there appears to be hundreds of soldiers in the water at once. It- is a great scene, and sufficient ill itself to raise the enthusiasm of any audience. “Captain Barnacle, Diplomat,” is a capital comedy in the AY. W- Jacobs style. The captain tries to help his friend Dan, who is too much of a goody-goody to suit the girl of his choice. The captain undertakes Dan’s education, and soon has him drinking cold steins of beer, indulging in street fights, and bellowing like a very devil of a fellow. The lady’s father forbids the marriage, and this brings the girl immediately to Dan’s side. Captain Barnacle and his friend are the same fine old salts, and will amuse all who see them. “The Inhabitants of Jungle Town” is a wonderful production of animal life, showing many and varied birds, beasts and reptiles. The animals shown include chimpanzees, the Griffon vulture, the king snake of Carolina, the terrapin, the rhinoceros, the chamelion, the marmot, the grey squirrel, the elephant, the alligator, and zebra and foal. Another capital natural history subject is that showing “Fresh Water Fish.” The Essariay players supply a, most amusing comedy, entitled PTwas Ever Thus.” A young man sends his young lady a birthday present of 20 roses, with a card reading “A beautiful rose for each beautiful year.” Because the young man is a good customer the florist throws in ten additional roses gratis. The result may be imagined. Tho remainder of tho series are all of much merit, and those who patronise the new programme are certain to thoroughly enjoy it. MADAME GLEAVE’S CONCERT. In another column we publish in detail the items of Madame Gleave’s concert. Such a musical treat does not often fall to the lot of a Gisborne audience, and ’.those who have notalready obtained tickets are recommended to do so at once, as they are selling rapidly. ROLLER SKATING. Patrons of the Garrison Hall Rinli will be well catered f ol - with three sessions to-day ; the morning being specially for children, who will not be allowed on the floor in the evening. The rink band will bo in attendance ■in the evening-