AMUSEMENTS

Nelson Evening Mail, Volume XLVI, Issue XLV, 17 June 1911, Page 6

AMUSEMENTS

HAYWARD-'S PICTURES

The new programme of Hayward's Pictures is being shown at this afternoon's matinee, and will be put on the screen again this evening. The star picture introduces Mdlle. Hippc | a D'Hellas in her silhouette dances, danees, which have been the xage in.Paris and London for two seasons. "The Nine of Diamonds" is a production by the Yitagraph (>.. and deals with the stirring days of the American Civil War. "The Engine Driver's Daughter'' is said to equal in excitement "An Eventful Evening," a picture that was shown recently. All the scenes, with the exception of one, are laid out of doors. Desperadoes endeavour-to derail- the train with the bullion on "board, but are thwarted by the heroine 'who gallops a long distance on horseback, and she also play s a leading part in the final undoing of the villains. "The Early Settlers" is a splendid- Wild West subject, and Teal Indians play a prominent part in the setting, adding greatly to the interest of the picture. "A Russian, Romance" deals with Russian political life. In the scenic line, the Views of Cintra, in Portugal, are. indeed excellent. The comedies are stand-outs, and "A Tailor's QueeAdvertisement" is too funny fo» -word's. The Oaumont Graphic supplies the latest topical events, and the orchestra the latest music. The programme should be well attended during its currency.

FULLERS' PICTURES. There 'was a large audience at the • School of Music last evening, when the splendid collection of Fullers Pictures was sreatly admired. This afternoon the juveniles are being specially catered' for, and many line pictures are included in the new programme.. "The' Message of an Arrow" is a fine Indian subject, and the episodes contained are extremely exciting --'The Pony Express is another good drama full of stirring situations. "Jean and the introduces a pampered poodle that befriends a homeless waif, thereby -beino- the cause of the orphan =pondin<r a happy Christmass. "The Two Brothers" is a Spanish drama, wuh the u=ual handsome costuming and passion and love inseparably connected with all things Spanisn. A clever comedv is entitled "Three Men and a Maid." Other funny pictures are "Kelly's Courtship, A Chanticleer Hat." and "Tue Wonderful PiHs." The scemes are of the usual high standard, and include "Riva and its Lake," "Picturesque , Sardinia." "Indians Basket Making >' and "Army Corp Mules and their-Negro Drivers." The series will be shown again this evening at 8 o'clock. New and appropriate selections will be rendered by the orchestra.. Next week Fullers-are showing everv evening, except Tue,dav, and special matinees will Be given on Thursday. Friday, and Saturday afternoons. Seats can be bookfor any performance'at Begg s.

OLYMPIA RINK. CHILDREN ; S CARNIVAL. There was a happy gathering of ehildren at the O'.ympia Ska. ii.g Rink last night, and also many adult spectators. The costumes worn bj the youthful skaters were pretty and original, and the entered into the spirit of. the carnival, te scene being an animated one. lne Jrana ma»h was well performed under the direction of Mr Gonard. the rink master. The band enlivened the proceedings with lively music Karsten defeated Clements m the -half-mile race by a few yards An exhibition, of fancy » tot "K *"*"*> Miss Ata Millington and Miss Bena Eoughton was deservedly applauded The following participated in the carnival Karsten, Cowboy; M. Clements, -Gondolier; P Tasker Jack Point- L Fowler, Yachtsman; J. laibot, Sailor; A. Clements, Scout; F Gabrielson, Coxswain; W- Hood The Colonist; F. MeGratk, Italian PeasnDt- J. MeGrath, Butterfly; R. CarrolL Snowdrop; I. Clemei ts. Queen of Roses; E. Graham, Hunt Club; D. Oakev; Bo Peep; V. Patents HayTvard"'s Pictures; S. Sears, Ned Kellv- B Trott. Red Indian; E. Sears, Japanese, Girl- ' X Barnett, Jae« Johnston; J- Miller. Bazotta;B. Hair, Hockey Girl; G. Martin Cupid; J. Lemmer, Sailor; C. .Hood. Baby KJirl; E. Moule. Nipnt; M. Houghton.(Japanese Girl; M Jone_s, Hockey Girl. N. Barltrop, Clown; F. MeGrath. Pierrette. The prizes, by popular vote, were awarded as follow: Best aressed tfrl. Miss Owen Martin 3/ votes Best dressed boy. P. Tasker ("Jack Point") 2'2 votes. Finding the sheets. P. Tasker; Potato race, A. Clements; Fan and balloon race, Miss Oakey; smallest cluld. skater. Ivv M'Gregor.

THE RECENT SKATING CARNIVAL. AN APPRECIATION. (Contributed.) I cannot allow the recent skating carnival for grown-ups, at which some children of either sex also attended, to "pass without a brief notice, for certain reasons: — First The excellently arranged programme at which the grouping and. massing of the sundiy and dn ers skaters in their various evolutions on Tvneels was so brilliantly and inethoSeallv carried out by the manager, Mr Gonard, who has taught the growvouths of Nelson an objec. lesson in-hommages aux dames a ehivalnc tenderness- for and solicitude the Tvea-k or the beginner; an order, foim, and discipline inculcated by ->e man ff the world, evincing that penetration of sympathy (known in its lower forms as tact) coupled with a firmne«s and force of character that nas •worked 1 wonders .n the stern ehmma-

tion of any unruly element. This by the {i-rcat majority has boon observed ou all occasions. But to the few to worn the proverbial extra sixpence for is unknown, who fancied they could temporarily dispense with introductions from proper authorities, or whose bounding propensities caused them to upset ladies or others —the stern chivalry, tempered by sagacity and judgment, of the manager—has taught a salutary lesson —inasmuch as ihey were enabled to realise that because they were able to pay the entrance fee at the door, that fact did not entitle them to career around anyhow; to inflict themselves on strangers any more than they coiud in the public street; or to misconduct themselves without their money being- returned forthwith. In the enjoyment of this the Nelson public (especially its youth of either sex) we are indebted to Mr Gonard.

With regard to the various characters impersonated on wheels in the carnival, from a sombre-hued Satan of the grotesque type, jailed and trident-bearing, and a brigh-hued king, crowned and robed, of scarce I<> summers, to a li'd Indian maid and Boy Scout, the prevailing note of Harmony wa s manifest. Youth seeks recreation, we are told 1; middle-age distraction; and ago rest. And so in the attempt to escape life's ills, if but for the time, in forgetfulness in the mazy whirl, the " neseia oblivia vits.6" was mad;, ma: i'e'st. The poppy flower oc forgetfulness —the mnndi agora was to the fore — these .'juvenile. lotTis lovers, or pleasure lovers shall we say? as opposed to Trappist Monks contemplating open grave each day, to marshal the extremes resorted to by wayfarers in a more or less dark pilgrimage that may be cut short any moment —swung round, the cynosure of all beholding eyes, in vigorous exercise with the inspiration and- magnetic joy of life of youth that lasts but too short a space. • ' -

"The butterfly's wing is faded ore the summer is over, And the humming bee droops in the ■heart of the rose. "The sand? of Time drip fast Into the hour glass. And thoy are of iiiolteu gold.' - '

MAORIS AT THE THEATRE. iA party of Maoris from Canvastown gave an entertainment at the Theatre last evening. there being but a small attendance. The programme included a Maori poi dance by two eiris-. and a Maori haka by the party of seven. Sentimental bai'lu-cb. .step -donees, alleged comedy iiixl s- rr.<e fool-boxing filkd in the remainder of the evening.