AMUSEMENTS.

Colonist, Volume LVII, Issue 14139, 15 July 1916, Page 7

AMUSEMENTS.

PERMANENT PICTURES.

The Empire Theatre was well attended last evening, when a very fine programme was screened. To-night there will be a. complete change of bill, he<aded by a oowerful Vitagraph star feature, "The Awakening," featuring Anita Stewart and Earle Williams. Tho etory tells how Thane, a wealthy and prominent surgeon, is brought jto a realisation of the ; temperament and character of the girl whom he if; about" to marry. Despite her high social position, the total lack of interest she displays in his life's ambition is brought home to him all the more forcibly by the enthusiasm and delighted encouragement given him*bj Jo, a beautiful girl of the tenements. After emerging victorious from a fight with death, he le&rns that his life s lu.ppiness .iwaita him in the unselfish whole-hearted love of the girl who was'willing to risk her life for liis ' The supporting items will include a thrilling Thanho'iser drama, "Reincarnation," featuring Florence la Badie, some fine scenic and topical films, amusing comedies, and the latest Gaumont Graphic. A matinee will be held at 2.30 p.m. to-day^ Motueka will be visited to-night as usual.