ENTERTAINMENTS.

Gisborne Times, Volume XXXVIII, 12 March 1914, Page 9

ENTERTAINMENTS.

OPERA HOUSE PICTURES. The now programme at the Opera House last evening met with a flattering reception at the hands of the large audience, the star drama, “The Fatal Legacy” in particular meeting with popular approval. This story deals in a trenchant manner with the drink evil and is an exciting story well portrayed. “The Lass that Loved a Sailor” is a powerful tale of the sea, ot an unjust accusation of murder and tho establishment of the hero’s innocence after many exciting adventures. “Tho Celestial Republic” is a dainty story of the new China and shows the A itagraph players to great advantage. In “The Honor of the Force” one finds an Edison dramagiaph of true merit. The story deals with graft and dishonesty in the New A'ork police, and is to be recommended. “A .Sleepy Romance” and “The Winning Punch are a pair of alluring comedies, and “Playmates” has much to recommend it. “School Physical Drill” shows tho work of the New Zealand schools. 1 his fine programme will be repeated this evening.

PATHE PICTURES. “Alimosa San,” a brilliant pictoral presentment of the popular opera, “Madam Butterfly,” was the bright particular star in the mid-week change of programme presented by Pathe Pictures at Hisi Alajesty’s Theatre last night. The touching story of tho pretty geisha who gives her heart to the American naval officer who sails away was splendidly told. The beautiful setting of the drama was greatly admired, while the acting of Saharot, the famous Australian dancer, in the character of 0 Alimosa San was something to marvel at. The actress imparted a wealth of dramtaic feeling to the part, her simulation of despair when she finds her lover has been false to her being a splendid piece of work. The opera was screened to special music, and the orchestra took full advantage of their opportunity, their artistic performance being much enjoyed. “When Society Calls” was a strong drama by the \ itagraph Company, which shows how easily it is for parents to lose the love of their children. A husband and wife agree to separate, on tho condition that their little daughter, Grace, shall spend six months of the year with each. Ihe pair are so busy attending to tne calls of society that they sadly neglect the child, and she would have led a lde of utter loneliness hut for her o d grandfather, who adores her. the child falls ill, and her father and mother are called to her bedside. Ihe child rejects them both, and turns to the old man. A careless nurse tails asleep while watching over the child, and the little one dies. The parents, united by common sorrow, resolve to begin life again. “Tho Dumb Messenger” is a clever story, which describes how a girl foils a pair of burglars by sending a call for help down a speaking tube by a tame white mouse. A lie startling vaudeville turn, performed by a woman with east-iron muscles, called up enthusiasm, while Travelling in the Caucansns” was admired for the rugged beauty of the scenery it revealed Hie Warwick Chronicle gave a fine view of the opening meet of the Ouorn foxhounds in Leicesterslme, while another novel subject was the darnel Derby, which showed a race toy the world’s championship at Tripoli. “What’s Bred in the Bone was a fine drama, which told a story worth teU■ing, while “His Reward” and “The Gentle Art of Barber” caused much merriment. This bright series was given an enthusiastic reception by the large crowd present, and it should prove an excellent drawing card. It will- be repeated to-night.