AMUSEMENTS

Nelson Evening Mail, Volume XLVIII, Issue XLVIII, 8 May 1915, Page 7

AMUSEMENTS

PERMANENT PICTURES. The Empire. Theatre Avas, as usula, well attended last evening/ when the Oriental drama, "The Geisha;" was the star feature. Tb-nigllt a mbst attractive change of -programme will be presented) headed by a Lubin child-drama., produced with a powerful cast. This a modern American narrative- intense mits realism. It is the story of a child left destitute after the death of lief . mother, and the arrest, of heir father for murder, while under the influence of drink. How the child came to realise her father's fearful position is shown with touching beauty. Without a thought of self sho sets out to save his life. The audience follow her with a glowing- appreciation of her bravery, and a fear that her multiplying trials ■will wreck her young life. How she at last obtains her father's release' is told very vividly. One sees the conclusion with a sudden .feeling of optimism and awakening confidence in the power of the goodness of humanity. 'The Davis Cup" is a film of special interest to tennis-players; "Max on the Briny" features Max Linder in his usual happy vein'. A scenic film of Egypt will foe of interest to all at the* pfesent time, the Paths Gazette contains the latest war news, and several good dramas and comedies 1 complete a list of unusual diversity and charm. A matinee will be held, at "2.30 p.m. to-day. Takaka will oe visited to-night. IMPERIAL PICTURES. BRITISH AIR RAID. s I . To-night at the Lyric Theatre a special | grand programme will be screened, headed byi the star military 'drama, "The Secret of the Air," featuring -Graham* White, the famous English aviator, the hero of- the British air raid in Belgium, "in three parts, all crammed -with great dramatic situations and spectacular military grandeur. The supporting programme will include "Passing the. Love of a Woman," drama; "White Redman," drama; "The Fable of a Family that did too much for Nellie," or "How a Family Discovered it, did not pay -to doll the cook up in Glad Rags," comedp; "Ah, ah, Tishool," comedy; and the latest Mr.Special. The proprietor of the Lyric has catered for his patrons in the way' of making thel theatre cosy for. the coming winter nights, special heaters being installed, and all entrances barra-. caded against draughts, so that intending patrons will be able to see pictures in comfort. The Citizens' Band will render.selections at-7.15 to-night, and seats may. be reserved at Hounsell's. "WITHIN" THE LAW." The Nelson season of the 'Within the L-iw" Company, which has 'been most succesful both* from an artistic and financial point of view, was concluded last evening, when the Theatre Royal held a large and appreciative audience.