AMUSEMENTS

Nelson Evening Mail, Volume XLVIII, Issue XLVIII, 12 January 1915, Page 7

AMUSEMENTS

MR. BERNARD PAGE'S RECITAL

SCHOOL. OF MUSIC, TO-NIGHT

Mr Bernard Page is giving 'his second and fyial recital on the Cawthron organ to-night. Mr Page is a recital organist of exceptional ability,, and those who were fortunate-enough to hear him last Thursday will be pleased to learn that he is repeating 7 by special request, MaeDo well \s '"Woodland Sketches," and Willan's "Epilogue." Mr Page's other items include the finale to the Sixth Symphony (Tchaikovsky) Pastorale (Bach); Prelude Fugue, and Variation (Cesar Franck); Rhapsodie, No. 3 (Sai.ntSaens) : Egologue (Salome); and Suite Ahcienne (Holloway). The admission charge is only one shilling, and seats may be reseryed without extra cost. It was "with a view to popularise the recitals that a nominal charge for admission was decided upon, and we feel sure that- Mr Page's'efforts will be rewarded by a crowded attendance this evening. The recital will commence at 8.15 o'clock. PERMANENT PICTURES.

The Empire Theatre was again well attended last evening, -when "The Lure of London" was screened for the last time. To-night there will.be a new series of films, and the chief item will be a. fine Edison drama, 2000 feet in. length, in two parts, entitled "The Double Shadow." The plot is a cleverly, designed one. Montague Blake is the silent partner of the firm of BJake and Rebo; Marie Fielding, daughter of the president of a bank, tells Blake exactly what she thinks of his irresponsible attitude towards his work and life. Roused by this, h© croes to business. for the fiist time in his life. He make& the alarmi,no- discovery that, according to the figures presented, the firm is insolvent. In dismay he goes to Fielding and asks for a loan. The president' refuses, but Marie sends him .the money anonymously, and he receives it just ill time to >«jtarye off bankruptcy proceedings. Then he'discovers that as a matter of fact, the firm's affairs should be in a prosperous state, but- for some time past Rebo, to-o-ether with the cashier, Ezra Plunkett, has been trying to rob the firm, and liiding the stolen fundsiin the cellar of the building. Plunkett. lias watched Rebo until : he has-compelled him-to . let him share in "the crime. Blake now watches both men, and succeeds in convicting them, i He then discovers that Marie has been his benefactor. In view of-.the splendid start the young man has made, neither Fielding, nor his daughter eaiii' see any reason why. .the marriage which both young- people wish for- ahouj-d not- take place. . The supporting. pro- «• amine will- include a strong Lubm dfama, "The Price," a Path? comedy, "Full House": a Topical Budget;,the latest Keystone, "A Flirt's Mistake' ; and several' other fine pictures.

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' 'LUCILLE.;. LOVE" No. 10

The-current series of movies at the Lyric Theatre drew another, .large audience'last highjt, and there was generous applause throiyjhonfc the eyenmg. _. l,he tenth' portion ..of the ad ventures. -of . _ cille Love" eclipse all previous numbers, &nd '.'it. is quite impossible to guess what the final© will'be. -. -ITollb.wers.ol this picture are more enthusiastic than eveV. The supporting picturfes are, •'lidded by "The Mystery. of PuOOin 643," and this /powerful drama features /the "wellknow favourite, /Francis. X. Bushman, who. is-such a towex' of strength Essanay Company. Another igi'eat war: special , is included, showing reinforcements for the British, firing line,- and the troops, whose appearaiiCft. f on the-screen'Cause , quite a thi'illjto.. -jiass.. through the. who loudly ed oxir gallant kinsmen. ,"-The: comedies are refreshingly- novel, aiid the Universal Company •is well represented, t and - Keystone present wherein, the; one and only Foyd Sterling is at best. Last, but. apt least, AT'ill Evans.-' the Fbllies comedian, fiiye% another Of'the burlesques on entitfed). "Pimple Escapes, from Prison.,., Reserved seats may be booked ,at Hounsell's. {To-night is the last opportunity, of witnessing this. fine, programme, . as there will be a complete change to-mor-row evening,\ including .''Lucille Love No'. 11. .\f •• '-> V; .■■■' . . ; i; ■<"

' 'HUMPTY PUMPTXv"

The appearance to-morrow (Wednes- ' day) at the Theatre Royal of the "Humptv Durr.pty" Pantomime. Com-, pany is a theatrical event of special interest to ,New:- ZealaVidevs, inasmuch as the Venutre —-a very Considerable entirely due to. ■ Messrs George-. StepheJV. ; son ', and AJf. Linley, ' two native .bom Ne\v Zealandfira, both of whom liave had ..invaluable experience in. travelling, with, and managing., .their own attractions throughout Australia and ■ the Dominion.". /;Eigl?%-fiye':peopl,e: will appeal in "Humpty Duijnpty,'• ajl of TWhoin nave been brought from Australia. ... To show the vast expense-entailed, the sum of over £3260 was spent before the curtain rose at the opening performance in New Zealand. All the dresses, scenery, and effects are said-to- be entirely new. Miss Olive Robinson will be the "Principal. Boy," . Miss Molly Kira - "Prmei-, pal Girl," and the;cpir.Bdy wiir, the hands of Con Moreni, "Dame. ■ anq Ernie Lashbrook as ' 'Tiddly Wink.' The ballets, invented- and arranged by Miss Ethel < Clifford are novel- and pretty. The! music hy Mr. Barry Taylor is- stijikirjgly new in the "tfunes. Owin fr to,.the limited season, 'Humipty Dumpty" will only be played a few .nights." The tuneful musical extrava- • nanzft, "The- : .lam of Cathay;, . will ,be the ' next-production. -The box plan is now open at . ;., '- • .»