ENTERTAINMENTS.

Gisborne Times, Volume XXXV, Issue 3946, 31 May 1913, Page 11

ENTERTAINMENTS.

• PATHE PICTURES. Little patrons of Patlie Pictures are in for a good time at the matinee at His Majesty’s Theatre this afternoon, as seldom has a better children's programme been got together than that which will fill the screen to-day. The little ones will be delighted with “Pals,” a pretty story of an old workman's devotion to his employer s three-year-old daughter. . The new programme which will make its appearance to-night is one of rare merit. 'Flic Vitagrapli players have turned out nothing more brilliant than the big two-reel society drama, “The Dawning.” in which those artists, Earle Williams and l.eah Baird take the principal parts. This tells how a husband who is treated with indifference by bis wife stakes his life for her honor. The story is a .striking illustration of the manner in which woman’s vanity may easily bring about tragedy. A truly beautiful film is that which reproduces Lord Tennyson’s famous poem, ‘‘Lady Clare.” . The touching story is delightfully told, and the old world romance is depicted with a completeness which causes it to stand out from tho ordinarv. Tho "\ itagraph comedy, “In the Flat Above,” is a decidedly clever piece of work. Tom Talbot, a confirmed bachelor, is nearly driven crazy through a music teacher taking a room below his snug apartments. He determines to take a fearful vengeance. and get rid of the unbearable nuisance. He gives a supper, and tho party kick up such an infernal racket till early morning that the poor music teacher is unable to sleep, and eventually flees for her life. Cupid, however,'takes a hand in the game, and the music teacher shifts her quarters—to the flat- above. “The Scott Memorial Service,” and “Smugglers’ Hiding Places,’’.are two most interesting ■ subjects, while no better scenic film has yet appeared than “The River Clyde.” A new “Patlie Gazette,” 'and the hilarious comics, “He Swore off ‘ Smoking,” and, .“A True Fish Story,” complete a series which it would be hard to beat for variety and charm.

SCOTTISH SOCIETY’S FAIR

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The fair being promoted by the Scottish Society is announced now to take place in the society’s new promises on July 10, 11, and 12,- instead of at the end'of June”owing to the latter date clashing- with other entertainments. Many attractive items are being arranged by the committee, and among the most important of these will be the exhibition of National dancing by bonnie lassies who are being trained under the able tui-tion-of Mr. McKechnie, who has proved himself an adept in this department. The intricate- steps of the Highland Fling, the_ Sailors’ Hornpipe, and the Irish. Jig are being assiduously practised, and the finished results will be evident at the Fair. The closing time of entries for the tug-of-war competition will he announced in due course.