ENTERTAINMENTS.

Gisborne Times, Volume XLIX, Issue 4898, 18 June 1918, Page 6

ENTERTAINMENTS.

PAL ACiTpKJTURES . The last performances of Metro’s remarkable feature “Outwitted” are announced for to-day and to-night at the Palace. All who have not yet seen the sublime portrayal by Emily Stevens in this absorbing photo-play ar earnestly advised to seize the opportunity. “Outwitted” is in six huge reels, and contains a story of unusual interest and plot, with rapid action, a surprising climax, finished acting, beatiful, and at times magnificent scenes and jierfect photography. “The Purple Domino” again comes in for commendation, this sensational serial bidding fair to outvie all others. Comedies and Topicals complete a splendid programme. THE BATTLE OF ARRAS. By arrangement with tlie New Zealand Government (who allot part of the proceeds to the Sick and Wounded Soldiers’ Fund), the picture that unfolds the events of the greatest defeat sver inflicted on the Germans, “The Battle of Arras,” will he screened for three days and nights at the Palace, commencing to-morrow (Wednesday). This wonderful film is easily the most diversified and interesting picture of the war we have ever seen, the great attack is vividly detailed, and demonstrates that the camera man must have been possessed of extraordinary courage to have secured such a marvellous array of films. “His Majesty’s Land Ships—the Tanks” are shown in a unique manner, whilst the big attack, in wh’-.li great shells are seen exploding among the men (but do not stop the advance!) appears to be a veritable inferno. Another remarkable, senes shows the vast artillery narks, tiousands of them, all in action, and miles and miles of cavalry, this being one of- the finest and most aweinspiring spectacles one could imagine. Films of this description arc of a highly educational value, and serve to remind “the folks at home of the great sacrifices being made upon the world’s battle-ground to bring about universal pdace. A sumptuous supporting programme will be screened, .“The Battle of Airas” occupying the whole of the second part. Reserves can be obtained at the London Music Shop. HIS MAJESTY’S THEATRE. Another packed house at His Majesty’s last evening voiced unani' mous approval of the programme presented * while the* mi>sic by the Vita Bros..’ orchestra was warmly applauded. The top-liner o<» the programme, a picturisation . or Ouidla’s famous novel. “Under Two ’Flags,” was followed with tense' interest, and. Miss Theda Bara’s s P-f' n ' did interpretation of the part of tlie eiirl “Cigarette” was Y v triumphMiss June Caprice, in a dainty scliool-girl story, “Tlie MischiefMaker,” also scored a big success; and the rattling Fox comedy, “The Roman Cowboy,” evoked screams ot laughter. The situations ware as ridiculous a-s could be imagined, andi appeal irresistibly to the risible faculties- This programme will be screened for the last time to-mglit, and will make way to-morrow for another attractive series, headed by a powerful photo-play, “The Fires of Conscience,” which features tub popular William Farnum. Intending patrons should note that tno performances commence at 7.45 p.m., tas the programmes are of great length. Seats may he reserved at the London Music Shop.

EVERYBODY’S. , The vivacious Olive Thomas, always a great favorite, who combines clever dancing with, delightful comedy, continues to give great- pleasure to patdons of Everybody s. In the Triangle comedy drama, Indiscreet, Corinne,” a girl possessing nearly all that wealth can buy, imbibes daring novels that increase her dissatisfaction with her comfortable circumstances, and" make her yearn for “bitter-sweet memories” and “purple regrets,” and! with the aid of ,a French maid she soon lands in a sea of trouble, following an answer , to an advertisement. The second series of “The History of the Great War” created much interest, the Pathe Gazette was :as 'good as usual, and) the Triangle comedy, “Perils of a Bakery,” provided any amount of fun. Tlie . fine programme, will ho finally shown to-night. _ To-morrow’s programme promises to he something out of the ordinary) “Chicken Casey.” a rare good Triangle production, featuring Dorothy Dalton, of “Flame of the Yukon” fame, is the special feature or the usual mid-week; change of programme, whilst the Supports are-or a most consistent variety.