AMUSEMENTS

Nelson Evening Mail, 21 September 1916, Page 8

AMUSEMENTS

PERMANENT PICTURES.

Last, niahfc at the Empire Theatre a soeciai attract on was presented in a 5000 ft star drama, by the Lasky Cornpanv of Famous Players, entitled "The Onlv Son." Thomas Bra: nerd is a railroad engineer and; a dutiful hitshand ■and father. He lias wo children, trer- , trade and Thomas, and they live ha-p- j pflv in tlieir log cabin till Brainerd makes £cod And goes to New York, when he neglects his wife, who, left lonelv. becomc-s friendly with an artist and is orrlv orevented from becoming a victim, to his wiles by the deatli of the artist-. Brainerd orders her from his home. Tliomas accompances his mother. H» now becomes ambitious, and gees "West and establishes a factory. He sella out sA> great advantage to his j father, and manages to convince him of his mothers innocence, reunites his parents, and maa-ries tliei girl lie loves. Also included in the programme was a -very fine scenic film of the Jur-igfrau ■railwav in the Swiss Alps, the- latest Pat-he "Gazette, and a menT little comedy •by ATr and Mrs Drew entitled "The Fox<tiot Finesse." This programime will be repeated to-night for the last time. Richmond will be visited to-night. PEOPLE'S PICTURES. The management of the Theatre Royal -will to-night present the world famous drama "Bought," in five acts. The story and plot are unusual, and are sure to arouse a great deal of attention, owing to their daring originality. The situations which mark the various stages o* the story are presented with skill and decision." and the actors, with Mr Fred Lewis in the lead, show a thorough knowledge of the responsibilities of their roles. The story is powerful and impressive, and in places far above the drama of its kind 1 . Miss Ethe! Gre\ Terry make a fine study, and is a fresh and clever actress. "Bought" has a home-like atmosphere about it, which makes it the more wonderful. The complications which arise are possible, and the matrimonial life of many a person js shown with unusual truthfulness. It is a film worth seeing. "Bought" is a (human drama in four reels, with many dramatic incidents and well sustained interest. It deals with the life of Horace Erambers, a struggling writer, who marries a society girl—for a price. He is at his wits' end when the offer is made, and he is simply "bought," and it- is only after many dramatic happenings that they eventually realise that they love one another. Frambers at- last "makes good," and they start a new life of complete happiness. There are, in addition,' a number of supplementary subjects that all reach a high standard of merit, and -the programme as a whole is up to the ■usual high standard shown at the Theatre '.Royal. ORGAN RECITAL. •An organ recital in aid of the choir snmlice.- fund was given bv Mr John Tail af All Saints' Church "3ast evening. The programme included Allegro Vivace from (Mozart's "Jupiter," Symphony, Adagio and Allegro from a Concerto by Stanley, Overture from "The Daughter of Jairns," Vertset de Procession and Toccata in G (Dubois), and the Hallelujah Chorus. The organist was assisted toy two of his pupils. Miss Jean Martin playing- Chaconne in F (Purcell) and Miss Essie Grimmett- contribut-insr Andante con moto (Boely). The choir sang "Tuhn Thy lace from my Bins" (Att-wood) and "0 Rest in the Lord." The recital, which was most enjoyable, was the first of a series, and a collection for the surplice fund amounted to £3 6s 2d.