ENTERTAINMENTS.

Gisborne Times, Volume XXXIX, Issue 3873, 9 March 1915, Page 7

ENTERTAINMENTS.

OPERA HOUSE PICTURES. The bright programme .at the Opera House was screened to a large audience last evening. “King in Name Alone” is the chief ' attraction. This powerful drama is 4000 ft long and introduces an imaginary Kingdom somewhere in south-eastern Europe, and unfolds a great and stirring drama of state, a drama that shows the secret springs of intrigue and plot that underlie the overthrow of a dynasty, and side by side with the grim story of revolution, and converging upon it iv*. the moment of tragedy, marches a poignant human drama of love, the love of two humble souls who wish for nothing more than the liberty to cherish each other in peace and obscurity . The two Keystone comedies included it this brilliant series are most uproarious. “A Brand New Hero’ features Roscoe Arbucklo, «.rte Keystone Fat Boy, while Ohas. Chapin, is seen in “The New Janitor.” Vitagraph’s splendid drama, “Hunger knows no Law”, is a wholesome story of mingled pathos and humor, while a splendid, war budget gives the latest events. A spailcling comedy drama “Girl of the Seasons , keeps the audience in a ripple of laughter from beginning to end. Tins grand scries will be* finally screened this evening. PATHE PICTURES. The laughing season was continued at His Majesty’s Theatre by Pat-lie Pictures last night, when the brilliant Vitagraph comedy, “The Adventures of Miss Tomboy,; ’ had the l-oge audience convulsed with mem.-m >'t. Bunny appears in the guise wf a sk i n father, who endeavors to prevent bis daughter frQin marrying aga.n.M ) ’-s will. The girl Jias spirit, and so mm her lover, and they make a -lash hr it. Bunny sets out in pursu i, ai d there is racing and chas'ng in fast steam yachts, aeroplanes, hyil’oplanes, and motors before poor Bunny completely worn out, is glad to hire his blessing and accept the inevitable. It is one of the most genuinely-amus-ing subjects which has ever appeared in pictorial form. “The Chief of Jolico” is a fascinating story,_ winch shows how a police officer decides to five a criminal a chance to make a Fresh start. He engages the man as his private secretary, and his confidence is not misplaced. “In Danger s Hour” is a reallv worth-while story of man’s friend, the dog, which shows how a homeless cur wins life-long friends in a surprising and delightful fashion. “The New York ,Police Carnival” shows what a wonderful organisation the New York police is, and how well-trained 'the whole force is. 'J’he “Patlie Gazette” and a delicious comedy, “When Men Wear Skirts, complete a programme which is well worth a visit. This highly-diverting series will make its final appearance to-niglit. 1

•THE GLAD EYE.” < Few successful London novelties have been lately brought to New Zealand, but on Wednesday next at the Opera House Mr Beaumont Smith will not only introduce “The Glad Eye. , which lias had most successful runs in London, Africa, Canada and Australia, but he will in the person of Miss Ethel Dane present the original “Kiki” of the original production. Miss Ethel Dane was induced to leave England just when she had. attained what is known as a London position to undertake the Australasian tour, but apart from all other Considerations there was the added inducement of again meeting her parents who are now residents in Adelaide. A number of English artists of position were also selected for “The Glad Eve” in London bv tlie original producer ol “The Glad Eve” and they, together with a few well-known Australian actors and actresses have enjoyed the recent successes in Sydney, Melbourne, Wellington and those towns of tlie Dominion which lead direct from the capital hither. Amongst those from the Old Country may bo mentioned Alice Hamilton and Susua ftt Clair, Frank Bradley. T . 11. beliiford, Henrv I. Ford, Edward Landor and Claud Vernon, while they are assisted in their merry-making by Elwyn Harvey, Clarice Hardwick, Harverv, vuarice Hardwick. Harry Sweeney, Ned Tutcbin and other wellknown favorites. “The Glad Eye will be plaved for two nights and on Fridav March 12 “The Chaperon” will lie presented. The Box Plan is now open at Ferguson’s.

.WORLD'S PICTURES. Tlie reception accorded the new programme bv large audiences at tlie World’s Pictures yesterday afternoon and evening was well merited, the series being of a high standard. The star drama screened entitled \l ho Albtor Buccaneers,” is somewhat avav from the usual picture drama. It is not a blood-thirst\- subject as the name might imply, hut a story dealing with a battle of wits between a young attorney, and a. band of shrewd, unscrupulous conspirators who shroud their doings in deepest mystery. For surprise thrills the picture would bo hard to equal. When Florence I tuner laugs, the whole audience, bv some magnetic influence, are compelled to do the same. In the comedy “One Thing After Another”, Aliss Turner is seen at her host, and that means a lot. “The War Budget” contains matters of more than usual interest, including the arrival of the captured remnant of the Imperial Guard, and other German prisoners at Southend, and the evacuation of Ghent and Ostend by the Allied troops and refugees. A. powerful’ story ot human nature is displayed in “Hearts of Alen.” /‘Without Pants” is a ludicrous farce comedy which winds up a pleasant evening’s entertainment. '1 bis series will be shown this afternoon and finally to-night.