ENTERTAINMENTS.

Gisborne Times, Volume XXXVI, Issue 3997, 30 July 1913, Page 2

ENTERTAINMENTS.

OPERA HOUSE PICTURES. A great and sterling programme will be screened to-night iat the above theatre. “A Woman” heads the list, and a unique story played by Miss Leah Baird and Mr Oourtnay Foote, the Vita Company’s new juvenile lead, describes how Robert Hamilton, selfopinionod and conceited, makes a deep impression with Ida Middleton. She she loves him, but ho treats her with his usual indifference, and flirts with others to test her. She marries Frank Martin for spite. On the day of her marriage, after they are wedded, she repulses him, says his kisses are distasteful to her. They live in this way for mqnths, during which Ida "rows to lovo him, and to appreciate the difference between him and a man of Hamilton’s type. One evening, at a, reception, Robert Hamilton enters intoxicated, and forces his attentions upon her. She struggles to free herself from his embrace, and at this moment her husband enters the room. Completely upset by this incident, she asks her husband to take her home. He escorts her to ■a taxi, and after she has entered closes the door and bids her goodnight. Frank returns home. Ida enter.y and sits beside him explaining to him that she has learned to value his love, and longs to enjoy it and. give him hers. He smiles ins forgiveness. Two other 'fine subjects are ‘‘How Jack Keeps Fit,” an amusing nautical film of a Jack Tar’s life, and “Two Jolly Acrobats,” a novelty film by two leading artists. “A Timely Rescue” is another fine drama, while “The Last Days of Pompeii” claims next to star position on the bill. “Two Little Pals” is a touching story by the Hepwig Company. “3,1 audio’s Adventures,” “Bloomer and His Cousin,” “Through South India,” and “The Warwick Chronicle” complete an amazing list of picture subjects for to-night.

SCOTTISH SOCIETY. The Scottish Society held its monthly meeting on Monday evening in the new hall. There was a large turnout of members and friends. The programme consisted of the following items: Pinaforte solo by Mr Shone; song, “Thora,” Mr Every; dulcirnore selections, “Scottish Music,” Mr McMurray ; duet, “Battle Eve,” Messrs MoClymont and Every ; song, “Th© Trumpeter,” MrFvenss; encore, “My Old Shako,” l>r. Porter; humorous reading, “My Nanie’s Awa”; song, “Castles in the Air,” Mrs Foote; Mr McClymont, song “Sound the Pibroch” ,and encore, “Turn Ye to Me.” After supper the company adjourned to the dancing hall and enjoyed Scottish dances ,etc., until 11 p.m.. the meeting closing with the singing of “Auld Lang Syne.” i i AMI LTUX-PLIMMFR SEASON—-TO-NIGHT. This evening at His Majesty's Iheatre the keenly-awaited opening of the Hamilton-Piimmer C’ompanv will eventuate, and, judging by the eagerness with which it has been looked forward to, the season here is going to be a big success. The management are bringing to us the very best in plays, scenery and artists that money can possibly furnish. Already these enterprising entrepreneurs have earned the distinction of “worthy upholders of the famed Brough-Boucicault regime,' and, after all, it is by the standard set by Messrs Brough and Boucicault that .ail high-class dramatic companies, in Australia, at any rate, are judged. The cast for “A Woman of Impulse” this evening will comprise Messrs H. 1L Roberts, Harry Plimmer, IV in ter Hall. Sydney Stirling. Arthur Styan, Paul Latham. Cyril B >l]. J. Stuart Clyde. Mrs Robert Brough, Misses Beatrice Day. Eva Collins, Katie 'Powers and Muriel Dale. A special feature of the season will be the adequate and complete staging. The three nights at the disposal of the management in Gisborne will be divided into three productions, “A Yunnan of Impulse,” “Dr. Wake's Patient.” and “The Second Mrs Tanqueray.” The box plans are new on view at Miller’s corner. ORGAN RECITAL. There was a very considerable attendance at Holy Trinity Church hist evening, when an organ recital was given by Air E. X. Sidebottom, a collection being taken in aid of the church organ fund. The well-known organist chose a select programme by which he was enabled to show his undoubted ability on tho instrument. Some of the renderings were indeed masterly and talented, and the whole went to make up an artistic Feast, which was greatly enjoyed by all of those present. The vocalist was Mrs G. G. Shierlaw and her tuneful contralto voice was hoard to advantage in several numbers. The programme was as follows:—Gothic' March (Salome); Andante et vox Angelica (Dubois) ; vocal solo, Father of Heaven” (Handel); Melodic Pastorale (Demarest); Allegretto Graziosa (Holloway); Finale (Faulkes); Rocjt. and Aria, “Hymen Haste” (Handel); Canzona (Faulkes); Largo (Handel); Grand Choeur (Spence).