AMUSEMENTS.

Wairarapa Age, Volume XXXII, Issue 10072, 18 June 1910, Page 5

AMUSEMENTS.

THE ELLWOOD TRIO. When Mr Hugo Gorlitz discovered this remarkable trio of clever young New Zealanders in Christ church ha at the same time found another Native-born genius in the person of Miss Winnie Nixon. In an interview with the representative of a Wellington paper this yuung lady said: "I have always wanted to eo Home to England, and my ambition lay in the thought of taking a patient Home, and thus achieving my heart's desire I have ne« e.r bfc-n out of New Zealand—so all , the wot Id is ' in front of me to explore. A remark - [ able coincidence about this projected I trip of mire is that my two sisters, who left for England somu time ago, arrived at their journey's end on the very day I left on the first stage of mi,ne I never thought it would be so soon after their departure, and i am looking forward to seeing them agairi soon. I am not going Home to study, but to commence my career, which is a very different thing." In repiv to a query as to what tuition ehe. had had she said: "1 was .never taught, but my sister was, and, as I was very fond of singing, or, iafact, music of any kind, I used to : sing.to please myself, and if she werq anywhere . in the vicinity and heard me make "a very glaring mistake she would pounce on me, ai:d make me alter my method. This made me very careful, and 1 gradually found I was copyiug her in my efforts, with the result you see." Here Miss Nixon seated herself at the piano and played fro-n rnemorv three charming little sorgs. Ac the same tima giving the writer jin opportunity of hearing her beautiful voice.

THOMPSON-PAYNE PICTURES.

The inclemency of the weather did not interfere with the attendance at the Foresters' Hall last night, wtien an excellent programme was pracvented. In addition to the usual prcgramme, the picture-"A "Day with the Boy Scouts" was produced at the request of a large number of regular patruns. This film was forwaided from another portion of Messrs Thompson and Payne's circuit, specially to please those who wished to see it. Altnough not new to Mastertonians, it waa heartily welcomed. Sir Walter Scott's wellknown novel "Kenilworth," makes a fine subject for cinematography. The acting is clever, and the natural scenery of U-. vpry fine. "The Hunchback" is a g. -;d dramatic subject. A deformed man'is the butt of the village; he has'stood the jines and jeers of the crowd until his temper obtains the upper hand, and he almost kills one of his tormentors. He is seized and pieced in the stocks. A young lady, known as the Village Angel, has pity on him, takes him under her protection, and he eventually becomes a valuable servant. A villainous nobleman abducts the lady, but her hunchbark servant discovers her whereabouts, and rescues her at the cost of his life. 'Buried Alive" is a picture containing many thrilling situations, with the usual happy ending. Several other firat-class dramas were produced, also a fair sprinkling of industrial subjects, which included "Testing 4,rmour Plates" and "Ostrich Farming." The comic pictures were also very entertaining. Several additions will be made to £the programme tonight, including "The jLast Deal" and "The Little Soldier." "The Boy Scouts" will also be repeated.

"BEFORE THE MAST."

The Town Hall Picture proprietary, which concluded its "Death Disc'' programme last eveniog, has, at considerable expense, secured the film of the dramatic production, "Before the Mast." This viil bs shown to-night for the first time in Masterton The drama, "Before the Mast" has attracted crowded and enthusiastic, audiences throughout the world. It is full of exciting incident and thrilling episode. It is only by the aid of the kinematograph that it is possible to ; witness this drama, and the enterprise of the management of the Town Hall pictures will doubtless be amply repaid. The programme to be submitted will also include a fine spectacular coloured view of the Gulf of Salerno. This is a picture of exceptional beauty and superb settinar. Another attractive scene will be that of the "Artist Chioggia," which will unfold something of a the majesty of art. The comic pictures will be well above the average standard, and will elude the delightful farce, "A Midnight Adventure!" As the Town Hall will be otherwise engaged on Monday night, the public will be afforded only two opportunities of witnessing this programme,