AMUSEMENTS

Nelson Evening Mail, Volume LIII, Issue 120, 22 May 1919, Page 8

AMUSEMENTS

' UMPIRE THEATRE,

GREAT GERMAN NAVAL

SURRENDER

. Mieasrs J. and N. Tail are presenting for a short season only at the Empire Theatre, commencing this afternoon, the official British Admiralty film of tiro great German naval surrender, as presented by them at the Queen’s Hal!, London, before His Majesty the King, Queen Mary, Ministers of State, and the officers of the highest command. This great picture was recently shown in Wellington, and) amongst those present, atthe screening were the Hon. G. W. Russell, the Hon. Arthur Myers, the Hon’. J. A. Hainan, Captain HalJ-Tliomp-80ji # R.N. (naval adviser), Commander Keily, R.N., most of the Consuls of the Allied nations, and leading Government and municipal officials. During the interval these gentlemen were entertained' by Mr Maunce .Ralph, on behalf of j. and.N. Tait. The Hon. G. W. Russell, in toasting “The King and the British Navy,” referred to the splendid picture* of the great event which Bad so much to Briflain and the world, and spoke eulogistically as to its value as > livmg tradition, and its significance «B an eduncator, Messrs J. and N. Tait debarred the thanks of the community tor the privileges they had extended lu bringing such a remarkable picture ot intentional importance to New Zealand. The first section of the series •hows the U-boat surrender at Harwich. The pirates are first, seen steeming into the harbour in the early morning light, and men follow glimpses of the transfer of the Hun crews and the British officers and men going aboard to take .possession. A most interesting feature in this section illustrates some of the most successful methods employed to trap the pirates. One ot shows a ‘‘mystery^ghip’ 5 —an apparently harm* lese-lookmg tramp, whose upper hamper, when occasion demanded, collapsed. exposing a pair of wicked-looking guns. This ruse, it is understood, was pna, of the most successful in the U-boat 'Wmpaigrx. The second section of the film depicts the surrender of the m;iin German fleet. The camera man shows the British fleet setting out for . the meeting-p-ace (which is not the least interesting portion of the film), and soon.afterwards the German chips, led by the British cruiser Cardiff, com® into,view. Then lollows the procession of German warships, from the vpuated Hindenburg down to the humble destroyers, between two lines of British dhips, and so on to the arrival in the Firth of Forth.’ It is all a striking iliustratkm «f the mighty weapon of sea. power. A large orchestra, under the direction of Signor Vitetta, will render selections during, the screening. Machine R, A. Power will lend ao, additional atnkwphere by the rendition of patr.otic vocal 'numbers. Seats may be reserved at the Empire sweet shop. Arrangements have been made for the screening of this great picture in the country districts, particulars of which are rd vertiaed.

" CONCERT AT RICHMOND

Last evening in the Oddfellows’ Hall, Richmond, a grand concert (the pro gramme of which was ably arranged by Miss Burrough, A.T.C.L.) waa very JnJgely 'attended, there being scarcely standing room. The large audience was evidently very appreciative, and almost every item was encored. Miss Hunter operfed the first part of the programme with a, pianoforte solo, “Nocturne’ (Chopin); Miss Kmg followed with “The Land of the Long Ago*’, and Miss B. Arnold with “I’ll Smg to You , each -gaining the plaudits of the audience. Mias J. Ingram was successful in a musical monologue, “A Bunch of Jtoaea”. and wag recalled- Mrs Harold Moore accounted for two items on the programme, both of which were given in a finished style, the audience demanding her re-appearance. Mr W. J« Salkpld came next with a song of Allanson’s, well-meriting an encore, when he very sympathaticaly sang “Mary.’’ Miss Currin was also obliged to repeat both of her solos in the first and second part respectively, viz., “Hungarian Danse end ‘‘Home, Sweet Home,?’ Miss Jean Martin, L-A.8,, though unable through a severe cold, to ■ sing the able alptted; her. recited one of Kipling’s poems and received-a recall. Miss Mariin was also successful in the "duet “The Keel Row with >lias Burrough in tlie latter part of the programme. Miss Burrough, A.T.C.L., -gave a sympathetic rendering of “liorraine. Lorraine, Lorree,” receiv- • mg very hearty applause and a _ recall. Miae Burrough also took part, with Miss Hislop in the pianoforte duet “Uhilpertie” and with Miss Martin in the vocal duet “The Keel Row.” Mrs W. Maywa ß successful in the solo “The Little Damozel” and recalled. Mies sang “Farewell to Spring” and was en* wired. Mr Martin sang “Let the Great Big Wold Keep Turning” and Mr Snad. den “Go to Sea,” both being vocifer otu&ly encored. “The Ballad of East and West” was well recited by Mr Harold Moore. Mr J. Lester admirably gave a dissertation in character in “d!d Mother Hubbard,” creating great amusement, the audience demanding ft recall. The programme, which was greatly enjoyed by those present, concluded with the National Anthem,