ENTERTAINMENTS.

Gisborne Times, Volume XXXIX, Issue 3736, 28 September 1914, Page 2

ENTERTAINMENTS.

BATHE PICTURES

Big crowds on Saturday afternoon and evenmg found the atmosphere at U |s Majesty’s-'Theatre most congenial, the new programme which was introcluoed by the Pa the Piet lir e manage" ment was keenly enjoyed, and evidences of appreciation were apparent on every hand. The splendid natural history subject, “ A Day With Cherry Kearton in the East,” aroused the greatest enthusiasm. _ This remarkable film takes tho audience away into the heart of the Indian jungle*, and brings them face to face with huge elephants, rlhinos, hippos, lions, tigers alligators, monkeys, Pythons and many other .denizens of the tropical forests. The smaller animals, such as bison, hats, wild cats, vultures, stork, butterflies and chamelons, are every whit as interesting as the big game. Ibis is without question the finest big game film which has over appearod, even surpassing the famous “African Hunt.” The Vbtagraph players provided a rare dramatic treat with “The Master of the Mine,” which tells how an aged aristocrat applies to a wealthy mine-owner for a loan. The latter proposes 'a matrimonial alliance between the aristocrat’s daughter and the mine-owner’s son, the one having Vealth and the other, social prestige. This is reluctantly agreed to, but a little later the aristocrat receives a sudden legacy and asks his daughter to break the engagement. The girl, however.,'• has learned to love the manly young ironmaster and she stands loyally by him. A thrilling mining accident and. rescue are among the scenes in this fine drama. “ The Black Mask ” was another high-class dramatic production. It shows how a man sacrifices honour and fortune for the girl lie loves, and is hunted as a thief and a murderer. The “ Gaumont Graphic” “Training Italian Cavalry,” and the bright comedies, “ When Hazel Met the Villain ” and “ The Soldier and the Dolls”; all came in for a share of the hearty applause that was going. This unique collection of big subjects will be repeated! _ to-night, when an additional attraction will be “-A Game of Golf,” a fine film showing the popular Scottish vocalist, Harry Lauder, playing Niel Kenyon.

OPERA. HOUSE PICTURES

The entertainment of nictures at tho Opera House on Saturday evening was a decided success, the items were well avried and most interesting and wit the splendid music rendered by tho orchestra proved very nopular. Tonight there will be an additional picture showing, Harry Lauder the great Scottish comedian, playing a game of gold with Niel Kenyon. The “ star ” feature of the atraetive series is “ Tho Golden Beetle.” This drama ranks amongst the greatest productions of the Cine’s Company and: is 3000 feet long. A dual role is played by Auguste Peggliodi, the great Italian actor. The sensations include a man being buried! alive, and a wonderful escape from death after being fastened to a railway line; an express train passing over the hero. A motor chase, some thrilling escapes in an Indian jungle, with wild beasts roaming about at will, a boat wrecked in a storm and remarkable escapes over cliffs. An outstanding feature of the picture is the use made of eagles to carry messages. The story surrounds George Surrey, an Englishman, . while in a big game hunting expedition in India The Bathe’s Gazette is very interesting this change and amongst other items gives some splendid' glimpses of the French Fleet in a recent review. This, scene was loudly applauded Kalm’s latest dramatic success, “ The Girl and the. Counterfeiter ” is a stirring play with a splendidly interesting plot. Gaumont’s fine number “A Real English Winter ” is really magnificent and of great interest to all. The remainde.r of the series is excellent and will be screened again this evening.

THE WORLD’S PICTURES

A complete Change of programme will be -creened at the World’s Pictures to-day, the star feature being ‘‘The She-Wo’f.” This drama vividly portrays how a woman can make or mar a man. Besides being highly sensational, it has a vein of strong human interest running through it, and dhould at once appeal to lovers of the photo-play. At times the perplexing mysteries which crop up in this subject baffle the cutest, and the solution is only found in tlie last part, being entirely different to the opinion formed by most people. It is a powerful p’ot, well treated, being staged among appropriate surroundings. The supporting programme is to be commented on, owing to its brilliance and variety. -The “Eclair Journal” contains interesting events in animation, including “Punchestown Races,” and very nice, too; “Florida Girls in a Carnival,” “The Gyrocar,” experiments with a novel two-wheel car; “White Wings on a Lake-like Sea,”. “The Regatta at Nice,” etc., etc. “The Coward” is a splendid drama, as is also the “Bond of Love.” Of the comedies, M ‘The Man in the House” shou’d prove a good laughraiser ably supported by “Peter’s Evil Spirit” and “Jolly Boy’s Dream.” This excellent selection of films maintains the standard set by the World’s Pictures, and will be exhibited for today and to-morrow only.