ENTERTAINMENTS.

Gisborne Times, Volume XXXV, Issue 3944, 29 May 1913, Page 3

ENTERTAINMENTS.

pathe pictures

Stories of military intrigue.always have a special charm of their own, but it doubtful if a liner sample has yet' been given to the public .than “For Tlieir Country.” the thulling star drama, which Rathe Pictures featured at His Majesty’s Theatre last night. The crowded house were held spellbound by the many exciting situations contained in this sumptous-ly-mountedi film, which tells how a young Continental army officer, with the help of his sweetheart, successfully succeeds in getting away with copies of fortification plans of a neighboring power, v The methods of Court intrigue are splendidly portrayed in this brilliant drama, and the manner in which State secrets are whispered while “eves look love to eyes ihik-Ii speak again,” is graphically shown m tho gorgeous ballroom scone. A perfect storm of applause followed the screening of this special exclusive su >- ject last night The Vita graph idaycl’s appeared to exceptional ad*\ in “The Awakening of Bianca,” tho close shave which the heroine has or losing her “woman’s crown nig glory arousing tho .sympathy of the fair sex ' “Tlr' Affair at Rumors ’ gave the’Edison players scope for sonic fine dramatic work, and tli-3 fashion ?.yi which the prettv stenographer straightened the dishonest partner of tlm firm m> with a six-shooter aroused general enthusiasm. The reeniQS. “Excursion oiv Marazella Railway, and “Arabian Manners and Customs afforded tho audience glimpses of lit-tle-known earth spots of beauty, wlnlo the “Australian Gazette” .sewed, to keen Gisbornites in touch with topical happenings in the Coiiimouwea 'tli. The humorous element is in good hands in “Funnicus’s Sevan mb'. “Lffigriv Hall,” and “Dupm \ isits Marseilles,” each of which called untile heartiest merriment. Iho mg audience voted the new programme a top-notch ev, aiul it i* nvettv certain there will be another full house to enjoy it. to-night. , •• ■■