AMUSMENTS.

Nelson Evening Mail, Volume XLVIII, Issue XLVIII, 5 February 1913, Page 7

AMUSMENTS.

FULLERS' PICTURES,

\ completely new budget of films is to be unreeled at Fullers' Pictures this evening headed by a star Edison production.'entitled "The Convicts Parole" a powerful political story, full of vivid dramatic incidents, and of distinct educational value. "Th e Captain of the Nancy Lee" is described as an unusual comedy-drama of seafaring life, cleverly produccd by Setig, with Miss Eugenie Be&setei ; iil ft leading role. "^^ Sheriff's Prisoner" audi "The Moonshiner's Daughter" are both very strong dramas by Lnbin. "The Latest Pathe Gazette" is this week said tofbe even better than ever. A new picture of the "Niagara Falls," by- Edison, is said to begin where its predecessors left off, and forms a marvellous spectacle, and for photouraphic beauty ha-s never been equalled Wore. Many other interesting ileitis ate included in this new programme, which will be shown to-night and Friday night only, there being no show on Thursday.

THEATRE ROYAL PERMANENT PICTURESThere was another large alk?< eiitltHsiast'io audience at the fheaU'c last evening, when the final screening oi "The Lady of the Lake" programme toojc place. To-night a complete change will be screened, the headliner being one of the popular Vitagraph Company's production's; "The Pupil of his Eye," . a detective drama, the caste of tVlilcli i[l--eludes Maurice Costello: The household of Senator Walker consists of himself, his wards Mary, and his nephew,, Herbert. AI r Yvallter draWs Up his Will, and' leaves the bulk of his property to Alary and Herbert. He bequeaths 5,000 dollars to-John, a servant. John is eager to make Lucy his wife, and learning he is one of the beneficiaries in the will, he is anxious to get possession of the money, hoping it will induce Lucy to become his wife. He murders Mr Walker, and Herbert is arrested for the crime. Mary believes him innocent, and t employs the noted .detectivej Toiil Wal'k, to "follow up the case. He hiakes a search of the rooms and discovers a bloodstained handkerchief, and suspect-.v John-., Warfc has an article published stating that the eye of the doad man will be photographed, following out a theory that the eye will show the object which was last seen. John is very much agitated, and under cover of darkness, be enters the room where he supposes the body of Mr Walker is lying. He r'-s brought* before the police, questioned, and then confronted with the handkerchief, and, finally, with the photograph of himself on the pupil of the eye. He confesses his crime. Herbert is-released from prison and received with open arms by Mary,'whom he afterwards marries. The supporting items are all well chosen, and of a very interesting nature, and include ""Broncho Billy's Last Holidays." a cowboy drama; "Wife of the Hills" ; "Masseuse Ruse," Japanese drama; "Bear Hunt Romance" ; "The Cousins," comedy ;' "The Hat Trunk," comic; "Latest Pathe Gazette"; "Barcelona," etc. To-morrow night, in addition to the current programme, the star exclusive gipsy drama, 3000 feet in length', entitled "Travelling Folk," will be screened for one night only.

•COUNTRY TOUR. The Permanent Pictures will pay their usual visit to Motueka to-night, and will present the following- International star pictures : The 3000 ft. drama, "Travelling Folk," a gipsy story; "The Dark Line," drama; "The Doctor's Last Call," drama; "Italy's ..Lakes," scenic; "The Cotton Industry." educational; "A Complicated Campaign," ■ comedy; "Molly Learns to Motor," comic;,"Mary had a Little Lamb," comic.