EDISON’S PICTURES.

Gisborne Times, Volume XXV, Issue 2018, 1 March 1907, Page 2

EDISON’S PICTURES.

Edison’s Pictures open their Gisborne season to-morrow night, and should prove a great attraction, lhe enthusiasm of the Press can be Bulged from the following extract: —Wellington Post: ‘ 'For newness and clearness they are to be commended.” N-Z- Times: “The best ever seen here.” Napier Herald: “The biggest and the best.” Auckland Star: “A revelation in animated photography.” Christchurch Press: “Marvellous pictures.” Otago Witness: “Nothing seen here previously of so high a degree.” Sydney icleuraph: “Miles above everything ever seen here.” Mr. Andrews claims that his show is the best before the public at the present and that lie spares no expense in keeping it up to a high standard. Little Bessie Suttoil described as the “little winner, appears in a new programme, and should prove ' very popular. There is in hesitation in recommending Kctison’s to the Gisborne public. Hay sales and plan are at Miner a,

TURANGA CHURCH FETE.

A GREAT SUCCESS. The weather conditions woro perfect for the Turnnga Church Fete, hold yostorday at the college grounds, Wnoronga-a-liiku. This gathering always is popular, and as usual was a great' success. The attendance was limited in the morning, but ill tho afternoon many visitors arrived, some in the train, and by far tho greater number in buggies, traps, brakes, and Other conveyances. If is estimated that there were over a hundred vehicles of all descriptions at tho grounds, Mr. T. Smith (caretaker of vehicles) being kopt busily engaged. Mr. Clias. Gray again supervised the arrangements, which were most satisfactory to all concerned. The scene was a picturesque one, the large walnut trees shading a . considerable spneo, which was occupied by an altornoon tea stall and sale of work department, and there was a stream of interested spectators. An enjoyable feature to many was the frequent appearance of Mr. J. M. Gouldsimth s and Mr. J. A. Caesar’s motor cars, which wore driven by their owners, and wore available for all and sundry at a shilling a head for a short trip. A popular attraction for the young folks was a merry-go-round, just opposite tho College, lent by Mr. JSomervell, anil which was in charge of Messrs. H. Hill and R. Atkins. The Vita String Band played selections during the day. The Camera Obscurn was well supported, and Mr. W. F. Crawford and Mr. A. Thompson were kept busy throughout the day. Mr. Crawford gave a magic lantern entertainment 1 , repeated at half-hour intervals, of Irish scenes and of tho River Thames on regatta days. Each view was explained or .described by Mr. Crawford, who had taken most of the views himself. After each entertainment the Rev. ButterHeld gave selections cm a gramaphone and Mr. A. Sawyer manipulated several interesting and electrical contrivances giving beautiful colored cfl’ees, and an alternating current electrical machine giving a spark without tho use of a battery by moans of one metal working in contrast with another. The Gymkhana was in the capable hands ol’ Mr. T.. Sherratt and judged by Major Winter. The following are results:— 1 Bending Competition, 13 entries.— Swninson 1, Witters 2. Jumping, 12 entries.—S. Newman’s Bunker 1, S. Newman’s Bay Bell 2, Beatson’s Metlmsalite 3. The jumping was very interesting, and good work was shown by tho horses, making tho judging difficult. Lemon Cutting, 14 entries.—D. Scott 1, D. Witters 2. This competition was very interesting anil considerable skill was shown. Tilting at the Ring, 23 entries.— IV. Campbell 1, J. Campbell 2. < • Threading the Needle, 20 entries.— W Campbell 1, Boatson 2. Gretna Green Race, 3 pairs.— Walsh and Witters. Tho prize for tho best-dressed lady was won by Miss Campbell. Ladies’ Tilting, 2 entries.—Miss McKenzie 1, Miss Morris 2. Flag Race, 17 entries.—Walsh 1, Morris 2, King 3. A largo number of spectators assembled to witness this race, which was keenly contested. Messrs. Woodward and Rougher were in charge of the sports, the former being judge and the latter liandicappor, and some interesting events took place. The following are the results: — Nail Driving.—First beat: Miss Ryan 1-, Miss Cook 2. Third beat: Mrs. Vowles 1, Mrs. Mills 2. This competition was most interesting, some of tho ladies getting to work in a very business-like manner.' Throwing tho cricket ball (competitioii for ladies) was won by Miss Cook, who throw the ball 129 ft. Misses Miller and Jones were second and third respectively. The sack race was replaced on Hie programme by a running race of 100 yards as there were not sufficient entries for a sack race. The winner of the 100yds. was Parsons, with Bellerby second. „ . . Tiio three-legged race for girls was not held, as there were not sufficient entries. Accordingly it was altered to a. running race, and was won by Mis-Madge Woodward, with Misses Bessie Russell and Jean Hap-e-ood a tie for second place. The two last races on the programme, the necktie and the menagerie races, were not held, as there were not enough antries for these events. _ , , The fishpond was besieged by a, juvenile army, Mrs. Murpliy and Miss Reynolds having charge of the pond. The rifle shooting was supervised by Mr. Weeks, and was well patron- ' Lemonade and soft drinks weie dispensed by Messrs. Parsons and Broadhurst. ~ . , , , , Mrs C. Gray, ably assisted by Mrs. W. Gray and Miss Gray, conducted the sale of various articles of Swiss carving and numerous ornaments. . , _ r The following were in charge ol tables, games, etc: —Aunt Sally, Mr. D. Courtney; gates, Messrs. A. Kempthorne, D. Monce, R. Cook, T. Smith, and Bolton;, cloak-room, Mr. McGavoston; buried treasure, Mr. D. Cameron; lollie stall, Misses Sherratt, Johnston, and Gray. The tables were controlled by the following: Waeronga-a-liika, Mrs. Barrow and Miss Jennings; Ormond, Patullo, Miss Bousfield, and Miss Barclay ; Matawhero, Mrs. Cyril M lute ; Waimata, Mrs. J. C. Field, Mis. C Grav, and Mrs. Walter Barker; Patutahi, Mesdames Woodward, Faulkner, and Billiam; Makaun, Mrs. Roid. Luncheon, Mrs. Slierratt, assisted by Mesdames Patullo and Lynch, Misses Armstrong and Monckton (2). Afternoon tea, Mrs. Kells, Misses Bradley (2) and Davidson (2). CON ceR T .

a concert was held from the verandah of the College at 7.30 p.m. The Vita Band opened the piogramnie with a inarch from Tannhausor which was excellently rendered. Mr’ Collins followed by singing “Sweet Adeline,” and as an encore sang “Starlight,” which was very well received. Miss Redstone sang and was encored, tvhen she gave “Some Day.” Mr. Dudley Trent was next on tlie list and sung Xlie Yeoman’s Wedding Song, and was returned for' an encore, and gave “Kinvs of the Road.” Miss Gray rendered” “Tlie White Moon” expressively. Mr. Barlow sang “The Dream of Paradise,” and was in excellent voice. The second portion of the pro'n'amnio opened with a selection bv the Vita Band from “Veroniquc,” which was well received. Mr. A Zachariah sang “Asleep in the Deep. He was encored and gave L)own at the Old Bull and s Bush. Ho was again re-called, and obliged with “Any Rags.” Mr. 11. Dougher followed with “The Deathless Army. Mr. Collins’ third item was a pathetic recitation entitled “The Tramp, which called forth considerable applause. Mr. Parker pleasingly rendered “The Flight of Ages ” and Mi. Barlow’s next item was Alice where art thou?” The Roy. Butterfield in thanking the people for their support, said he was pleased to say the Fete had in every respect been a great success. They had been favored with glorious weather, and with a willing hand of helpers, and the liberal support of the public,' it could hardly have failed to succeed. He hoped they would be as succossiul in future years.