ENTERTAINMENTS.

Gisborne Times, Volume XXVII, Issue 2410, 27 January 1909, Page 5

ENTERTAINMENTS.

THE CHERNIA VSK IS

Then* was onlv a moderate attendijicc in I! is Majesty’s Theatre last i<rht, wircii the Cbernravskis gave their final recital. A It! lough not, large n numbers, the audience was most •ntliusiastic in their reception of the talented artists, and on several oecaions most insistent demands were oe.de for an encore. !he violin numbers of Leo Cherniavski, the pianoforte playing of Jail, and the cello J.eving of Mischd were all received .vi-li every demonstration of hearty nnroval. ' The programme was ex•eedingly well chosen, and vocal items vere again given by Madame Marie dcoton and Mr. Driver. The piano ned at the recitals was a Spencer upright grand, lent bv the London •ml Berlin Piano Company. Tin* Cberniavskis leave by the s.s. uonowai for Auckland this morning.

STAR DRAMATIC COMPANY

As a theatrical event, the first appearance of J. C. Williamson’s Star Gramatic Combination at His Majesty’s Theatre to-night is being antiquated with more than ordinary interest.. Not alone is this due to the reputation of “The Thief ’ as a play, for* from England. America, and more eeently from Australia and Welliug:on. nothing is heard but enthusiastic traise, pronouncing it one of the most mwerfui dramas of the day.

It is probably also due to the fact hat prominent amongst the members of tlu- company, are Mr. Geo. Titherulge. one of the greatest favorites hat has ever appeared on the Australian .stage, Mr. Henry Kolker, who, t is said, is the bean ideal leading nan of America and is credited with wing a powerful and virile actor, and • lir-s Ola Humphrey, who is the leadbrg lady of this excellent company. ho support of the three “stars” is -"'.perh. Mr. Don Titlrcradge, u voting md accomplished player, Air. Sydney stilling, Mr. Cyril Mackay, Miss L;,sie Vaughan, and a number of other people well kuowu in theatrical circles •ample*e the cast, the striking feaure of which, is the quality of the i a jin. > of the performers. Of tin* play it can only he said, that bulging by tin* opinions of eoutempor. ->s a great dramatic treat should Ire store.

The author, Mr. Henri Bernstein, is -aid to have invented a clever and ■niuue theme. Tin* story is oi a wife fouling hc-r husband’s money for Ire>; in order to keep her husband's 'dmiration and cement his love, with :!;;* result that her friend’s son is unjustly accused of the crime which be acknowledges for the sake of his boneless and unreunited love. The i Coo very of the theft bv her own husband (Mr. Henry Kolker). the awful •emorse of the erring wife (Miss Ola ’lumphroy), and the impressive actng of their friend (Mr. Geo. Tither•idgc). arc said to he of a nature that •omnels the 'keenest interest. The second production of tlu* seaon. on Thu ml a v night next, will be “Zira.” •"

The third and last production of the ;, *ason will be eager!v welcomed by those who remember Svdney Grundy’s beautiful drama “The Village Priest” md who recollect the magnificent renvesentation of the lovable Abbe Oubios, by Mr. Titlrcradge.

ROYAL EXTFRTAINbERS

As regular as"'clockwork, Mr Charles Cooper, the -pioneer entrepreneur of moving picture shows in the Dorn* u ion. sends one of his companies to Gisborne, -and on each occasion our local playgoers Hock to witness his excellent programmes. It- is now some time since Mr -Cooper last visit<*d this town. For next Aloud *\v bud Tuesday, in His Majesty’s Theatre, •i programme has been arranged, including the latest and greatest importation in the way of moving picTivos. Every item will be quite new to Gisborne, and included in the programme wi 11 be-rl io latest invention of -the age, the opovtsoape, which produces the famous singing pictures. Miss Brightie Carlisle, the fvrmous Australian balladist and dancer, has been special 1 lv engaged to appear with the company. In order to meet the times concession coupons are included in the advertisement, to which the attention of the public is drawn.