HIS MAJESTY’S THEATRE.

Gisborne Times, Volume XXV, Issue 2106, 14 June 1907, Page 3

HIS MAJESTY’S THEATRE.

THE KELLY GANG

The second exhibition of their fino sot- of films, by tho Kelly Gang Co., was given at His Majesty’s Thou fro last, night, to a large attendance. Tho first part of the programme opened with a humorous motor ea r elopement entitled, “Love Before a Title,’ and a very amusing farce, “Tho Children on a Holiday” following, the pranks of the visitors,. a lad of about ton anil two little sisters, and

tho exciting situation crenteil, won the decided applause of the audience. A large number of views of Scotland were shown and wore watched with the keenest interest. Scotch airs were played throughout the piece and emphasised the local coloring already possessed by. the pictures. Altogether the films were very clear and a. credit to tho company, and wero characterised by an absence of tears ami scratchings. The Scottish scenery- -was well selected and well fitted to give a fair and instructive representation of Scotland as it is. Kivors, falls, lakes, etc., of .surprising grandeur were run off and the audience was conducted over a series of journey-, by train, steamers, ferries, motor cars, coaches, etc., through most interesting routes and passing many interesting mementos, including Cumberland stone and one erected after the Battle of Culloden. Cascades and river views of extreme beauty, gorges of awe-inspiring grandeur, followed one another in rapid succession. Tho wool manufacturing process was observed from the urwashed wool to tho finished''article in the shops. In this set of pictures, the old-fashioned spindle wheel was shewn. Glimpses of city life, amusements, etc., were pour frayed, and a further view of a wild waterfall, and a perilous ascent of the adjacent recks, concluded the sketch. A large number of other films were also run off.

The entire second half of tho programme was occupied by the Kelly Gang, which lias been described.

To-night is the last night of the Season, when another change of pictures will be given in the first part, notably “Living Ireland.” showing a number of typical Irish characters: Peat Gatherers.. Mud Cabins. City of Dublin. Giant’s Causeway,'- Lakes of Killarnev l>v Moonlight, etc. This is one of the most beautiful films vet shown and is new to New Zealand.