ENTERTAINMENTS.

Gisborne Times, Volume XXXVIII, Issue 3585, 10 March 1914, Page 6

ENTERTAINMENTS.

OPERA HOUSE PICTURES. The resumption of the picture season at the Opera House last evening was welcomed iby a Large audience, which waxed enthusiastic at the fine bill or fare submitted. A brilliant animal story by the Selig Compnay under the title of “Alone in the Jungle” was the principal feature of Hie programme and dealt with hardy adventures in the midst of perfect hordes of ferocious wild animals in the heart of the African jungle. The Vitagraph players submit a dainty drama in ' 1 he Courage of the Commonplace. V hi'e ploughing his fields one day John Cameron, a- fanner notices his (horses Jerry is sick. Mary, his daughter, has been saving her money fa enable her to attend a college at which her elder sister Nellie is already being educated. That night the horse dies. Cameron is in despair for Jim, Jerry’s team-mate, is an o’d horse and no strong enough to plough alone, and unless Cameron is able to reap a good harvest ihe will he unable to meet the payment oil the mortgage due in the faLl. Knowing this Mary decides to forego her college course and offers hinAhe money, .so that a new horse may be bought. This course is very difficult for her for she has long dreamed of what her new life would be. Truly it is such commonplace sacrifices a.s these that demand the highest courage. ‘(Travel in Annam is a delightful scenic subject winch found much favor with the audienco and “Two Old Tacs” and “Aunts Too Many,” are comedies' of more than average merit. The latest ‘ Gaumont Graphic” is full of topical items, and “A Daughter of Romany” is an absorbing Edison drama. The programme will bo shown for the last time to-niglit.

RATHE PICTURES. “A Message from Mars” is enjoying a most popular aim at His Majesty s Theatre, and is proving a veritable magnet for I‘a.tbe Pictures. The worlds’ favorite drama, which is splendidly presented by the distinguished English actor Charles Hawtrey, and his famous London company, is one of those plays which everyone is the better for seeing. No more powerful moral on the evils of selfishness 'bus ever been preached, and many a man will turn bis eyes inwards as he watches the salutary lesson taught by the melancholy man from Mars. It is a better lesson which the Messenger teaches the mortal per medium of the terrible dream. He changes Abo luxurious club man into a .homeless tramp and forces him to consort with the avails and strays of the streets, and bear his part in the fierce struggle for existence. It does him the world of good, however, as-the seeds of kindness a.rc sown and lie awakens to a realisation of his besetting sin. The powerful drama is magnificently unfolded, and it is a rare treat to watch the acting of the world ronouned company in the characters they have represented for years. There was a crowded house .last night, and all hands were charmed with the brilliant dramatic success. The Vitagraph flirting with every man she (meets is drama “1 he hlirt,” also ca.me into a cordial reception. This shows how a silly woman who has a penchant for flirting is brought up with a. round turn by her lord and Master. _ When Dreams Come True” is a hilarious comic, which shows how a woisliippei of. Bacchus secs snakes with a vengeance* The ‘‘Pathe Gazette was more than ordinarily interesting. Among the fine scenes it presented were the burning of the steamer Scotsayke in mid-channel; Mr Lee-Temple, the aeronaut, flying upside down in England; the Pekin elections, which re : suited in the return of Yenchikai as President; and a close view of the wreck of the British sailing vessel on the Oregon coast. This tip-top programme will be shown for the last time to-night. ~