ENTERTAINMENTS

Gisborne Times, Volume XXX, Issue 3592, 3 August 1912, Page 2

ENTERTAINMENTS

PATHE PICTURES

It is not often that the honor of taking the leading part in a drama is given to an elephant. Yet such is the. case in the star production of the new programme which will be presented at His Majesty’s Theatre to-night ‘■Two Old Pals” conveys a fine picture of the travelling showman. Big Ot'-o is the proprietor of a circus, who has fallen upon evil days. The big elephant is attached by the slmrnff as . hostage for debts. Otto steals out and releases the elephant, and the pair make their escape. They are pursued, but the elephant makes short, work of “the bloodhounds of the law.” The interest in the picture centres m the almost human intelligence of the big quadruped. Ho raids a baker’s shop, and later procures something to drink for his sorely-pressed owner. At last lie boards a freight train, and pulls Ills master in after him. The pair at length arrive at a distant town, and secure employment with another circus The picture is h novel one, and will he certain to find many admirers. “The Little Organist” is a well-acted and very human play ! y the Edison Company. A lady is advised to send her child to the countin', and entrusts the child to her sister Helen. The latter becomes the organist, at the country clmrch, and the clergyman falls in love with her. Gossiping tongues are soon at work concerning the relationship of the cleric and the girl. The minister hands in his resignation, but feeling turns in his favor, and he is reinstated in favor. As a matter of course, he marries Helen. The story is excellently told. “Oguliii” is a’ remarkably pretty and effective subject, shewing many novel and effective scenes in the district of Crotia, including glimpses of the native industries, the market places, and the modes of dealing. Some of the most wonderful waterfalls possible to imagine arc shown in this film. Many other fine pictures are included in the programme, which ; s decidedly above the average.

EUCHRE PARTY AND DANCE

A very successful euchre party and dance was held iu St. Mary’s Schoolroom last night. The Schoolroom was packed to overflowing, and not a few people who obtained admission could not find room at the tables, and had to ho turned away, their money being refunded.

Miss E. Haughie. with 10 games to her credit, won the ladies’ prize, while Mr Mcßae, with 11 games to the good secured the gentlemen’s trophy. The ladies’ and gentlemen’s booby prizes were won by Miss Field and Air. G. Peterson respectively. An excellent supper tvas provided by the ladies. Dancing was continued till a late hour, music being sunnlied by Air J. Renwick.

ROLLER SKATING. Patrons of the Garrison Hall skat' in<; rink will be well catered for with three sessions to-day. The rink band will be in attendance in the evening.