SALVATION ARMY BIORAMA

Gisborne Times, Volume XXV, Issue 2181, 10 September 1907, Page 2

SALVATION ARMY BIORAMA

The third night’s exhibition of tlie bioramu pictures, as presented by the Salvation Army Biorama Company, was witnessed by a crowded and enthusiastic audience in llis Aiajesty’s Theatre last evening. “A splendid show”—the opinion expressed on the former nights—was again the verdict pronounced. Bright and sparkling, gay and humorous, sad and touching, picturesque and grand were the subjects treated, and hearty was the appreciation shown. Every picture appeared clear and distinct. The pictures treating of grand picturesque •subjects included “Tho Arahura in tile French Pass,” with a splendid moving picture of “Pelo.rus Jack,” the only fish ever protected by Act of Parliament; “ALaheno in Alilford Sound :” “Log-rolling Industry ol Canada.” depicting the felling of the trees, the jacking and rolling ol the logs, and the eventual haulage by train to the mill ; “Alter the Earthquake in Jamaica.” representing a trip through Kingston after the disastrous ’quake; also “Niagara Waterfall.” In the sad and touching vein were the pictures of “Tire Rescue ol Little Dolly,” showing the wonderful •sagacity of two dogs, “The Felon’s Child,” a very touching picture, while tho “Wife’s Forgiveness” showed in a small measure tho good that i.s being accomplished by tlie rescue work of the Salvation Army. In lighter vein were the representations of “Farmer Brown and his Hat,” “Pat Murphy's Visit to Belfast,” “French Types,” “Mischievous Lads,” • and “Anything for Peace.” A picture of the bright aud sparkling order was “Fox hunting in England,” showing the kennels, on the way to the meet, the meet, breaking cover and in full cry, a check, and finally the “brush. ’’ All the pict urcs were warmly received, as was also Lieut, .Stevens's rendering of the songs, “ A Picture 'No . Artist Can Flinty’ and "Which i.s the Way to Heaven.” Both sang., were splendidly illustrated. To-night a fur. her change of programme is announced when, amongst others the following pictures will be shown : “Scenes at tlie Christchurch Exhibition.” which include:! illustrations of the 'wonderful tobogganing, water-chute, Maori- ha lias and p;>: dances, and .the Fiji war dance, “The Land of tho Alidnight Sun,” showing Norwegian scenes., “Russian Bomb Outrage,” the terrors of Russia, “The Runaway Band,” and “Curfew Shall Not King To-night.” As this is the concluding exhibition, local theatregoers should not miss this opportunity 1 of witnessing a first-class bioramu production and at the same time assisting tlie Salvation Army in their social work.