AMUSEMENTS

Nelson Evening Mail, Volume XLVIII, Issue XLVIII, 30 May 1914, Page 7

AMUSEMENTS

PEBMANENT PICTURES. A well-filled house witnessed' the excellent change screened at the Theatre Boyai last evening. To-night a splendid programme will be presented, headed by a superbly acted Edison drama, entitled "Where Mountain and Valley Meet." Beth, a mountain maid, tastes of the fruits of the valley, and. like the Eve of old, promised he of the valley would return. A month later her lcng:ng and desires 'become so great for another nibble of the forbkldcn fruit of clandestine meetings that she in her mountain" Tiome makes her loving mother believe she is seriously ill, and thereby secures permission, to return to the valley. leaving the snow and big rough ones behind. The horse that was to carry her became sick, audi the mountain mfoi (the big man), who loved quietly, but no less fervently, determined- to carry Beth through the drift of the B-ockies to tho followers of the valley, there leaving her with an uncle, who was a hospital surgeon. The mountain man returned to his home, leaving a friend to watch over the girl he loved. The valley man, teaming of Iher arrival. dropped his other escapa-des and bent 011 one purpose of securing Betli for his own, little reckoning with God, who watches over those who are of the storm and heights. The mountain man's instinct leads him straight and true, and saves Jiis Godgiven mate ere she enters the gate from whence there is no returning, and' an act ] was done that prohibited the flowers j from overcoming the snow evermore. Ihe supporting items are particularly well selected. A special programme for the children is being screened at the matinee this afternoon.

IMPERIAL PICTURES. There should Tje a large attndance a': the Lyric Theatre this evening', when a splend'.d collection of .cinematographic items is announced. The star dram is a striking production entitled "Good for Evil." and is supported by the following pictures : "The Mistake." drama ; "Pelciu. China," scenic; "Buster Brown and Figs," comic": "Softy's Legacy," comic; "Bloomer as a Negro." comic; he Poverty of Riches." drama : "The Mountain Passes of New Zealand, scenic and "Williamson's Weekly." topical. The programme was received too late to give a synopsis of the star; picture, but this will appear in Monday's issue.

McMAHONS' CIRCUS AND ■BUCK JUMPERS. iNext Tuesday McMahon Bros.' Circus and Buckjumpers will open a- short season in Nelson. It is claimed for this combination that it is the most complete circus now on the road. A Dunedin newspaper says : "The star,,attraction of the even ins: was the Alton Family, who gave a thrilling display of tumbling., human pyramids, etc., and, the applause v-as heart.y. The skill of these performers is most astounding. Miss Marguerite gave a wonderful performance 011 the slack wire, and Held her audience breathless. Miss Ifellie Lyndhui'st's little dogs displaced a deeree of intelligence which is surprising, and they and their . trainer were heartily applauded. Some Food exhibit ions of bareback and fancy riding -were given bvReynolds. Two greyhounds gave an exhibition -of high and. long jumping which was greatly admired. ' The displays of horsemans.ilin were of a h'gli order of merit, and" the exhibition of riding buckjumping supplied plenty of excitement. Ihe fun was supplied' by three clowns. Benno keeping tile audience thoroughly amused with his antics."

THE KENNEDYS. ' The Kennedy family of entertainers liave booked the " Theatre Royal for'-a> ■season of -t wo nights, commencing on ; Thursday next. The comnanv has be&ir appearing on the West Coast and tlie South, and everywhere have iargp and enthusiastic audiences. Referring to., their performance a South African exchange says: "The Kennedys form, a striking illustration, of-, thefact that sheer merit and not self-praise or even Press-praise is th<? true key to ,popularitv. 'Successfully to run aii entertainment in the Town Hall during Olympia week is no mean achievement. Although in theory the Town Hall 'turn' is connected with Olympia. it :is really an opposition show, and any ordinary company that tried to rival Olympia wouldn't have a chance. But the Kennedys did it. They got full houses every night. A more unassuming, combination than the Kennedvs it would he hard to find. To our min-d tlie star artist is Laurie Kennedy,' the 'cellist. His mastery over his instrument is complete. Technique and execution are alike remarkable. Keith Kennedy is the violinist. The difficult finale from Vieuxtempt's concerto in D major gave' him an admirable chance of displaying his ability. The complicated stopping and delicate harmonies were faultlessly played. Lance Kennedy is a flautist of considerable ability. ' His rendering of Briccialdi's 'II Vento!-was in every way admirable. Madame Bertha Kennodv accompanied the concerted 11 nniho ■ and the vocal and instrumental f-.hts with taste and feeling." Miss Lliy Grace and Miss Rosie Fitzgerald, , vocalists, are also highly spoken of. The Box jjlan opened today at Jackson's. Popular prices will be charged.