Pictures and the Picturegoer (April - September 1915)

PICTURES AND THE PICTUREGOER 293 Jm.i priest, imploring them to return to the ti'ib •. .1 Neto, grown old, was no Longer capable of watching oyer the interests of tin' trili.-. and Kaufa was dead. But the pair refused to go back to the village, and, in the midsl of their discussion, John, chancing to look out to sea, saw a ship putting into the bay. In wild excitement he pointed it out to Nai, and then frantically tearing down a piece of the outer covering of the lmt lie tied it to a branch and waved and shouted to attract attention. For along time he signalled, but to no purpos 3 ; he could riot yet any answer from the ship. Night coming oh, he had to give up, and sorrowfully took up his place at the lmt door. The old priest, tired with his journey, lay down to rest with him. * ss * * Standing by their signal, which fluttered in the breeze, John and Nai at last 1iad their efforts rewarded. A boat put off from the ship and soon beached below them. They bade the old priest a hasty farewell, and raced to the boat. Imagine the surprise of John when he was confronted by De Villiers and soma of his old acquaintances. He gave a rapid explanation, and jumped aboard with Nai, and the boat put off for the ship. Aboard they wers welcomed by many old friends, and the introduction of Nai in her peculiar garb caused much humorous banter. Nai was taken off to be dressed in more conventional costume, and John was provided with masculine attire. De Villiers abandoned his yachting cruise and set the course for home. During the voyage De Villiers paid marked attention to Nai. a fact which gave John foodfor reflection. He noticed that De Villiers indulged in a great deal of covert flirtation, but refrained from comment, as he put it down to Nai's extreme simplicity and free nature. Once more cm terra firma, John lost no time in making for his palatial home, and soon Nai was installed there at the head of tilings. They received numberless calls and congratulations upon their wonderful escape. De Villiers was a frequent visitor, and knowing Nai's passion for harps, lie sent her a beautiful modern instrument, and followed it with a call. Her gratitude knew no bounds, and when De Villiers took her hand and kissed it. she did not demur, even though he retained it much longer than was really necessary. In the doorway 1 id John, a witness of the whole ■■■ne. Scarcely deigning to greet De Villiers. who immediately departed, he Btrode angrily towards Nai. and forbade her tn even touch the harp. Not understanding the reason. Nai was embarrassed, and tried to console her husband. He took her in his arms. and. seeing the smile of pure innocence on her face, he fell that his suspicions were w holly unfounded. A few days later Nai received a note from De Villiers, begging her to accompany a. lady friend to his house and view some rare old paintings. Nai. not for ■ II ■ moment guessing the full significance of the missive, sent a ready accept iii'V. A car came for her later, and carried her away to De Villiers' home. John returned, and. finding Nai miss in--, sought for her. Upon her escritoire he discovered De Villiers' note. Grasping its import, lie tore from the house. Arrived at De Villiers', he pushed aside t he s6n aril who strove to prevent hi entrance, and made for the drawing-room. There he saw Nai. struggling fiercely with De Villiers. who held her in his arms, and was passionately kissing her averted face. Johndrew his revolver and fired. Nai sereann-d. and fell a limp heap into a chair. Thbullet had entered her heart. De Villiers, seeing his desperate position. closed with John, and. getting him by the throat, choked the very life out of him. and shook the body as a terrier shakes a rat. <* • * * John felt someone shaking him. He rolled over and looked up. It was Nai. Morning had come, and it suddenly dawned upon him that he had been passing through a hideous nightmare. Far away he could just discern the ship steaming slowly away. All chance of rescue lntd vanished. He tore down the signal, and with Nai and the priest made for the village and Neto, determined to pass the remainder of his days Ear from the old world, where trust and sinceritywere so sadly huking. % * ft * Such is the story in outline of The Quest, the magnificent American Distinctive Creation recommended by us in a previous issue and produced by the ""Flying A" Company. It is in five parts. The principals are — John Donglas, Harry Pollard ; Mrs. Chalmers, Lucille Ward ; De Villiers, Joseph E. Singleton; Helen, Nan Christy; Nai. Margarita Fischer; Net). Joseph E. Singleton; Kaura, Robyn Adair; The Tribal Priest, William Carroll. The film is controlled in England. Wales, and Ireland by the Walturdaw Co., Ltd., and for the rest of the Kingdom by Green's Film Service, Glasgow. REPARTEE IN THE JUNGLE-ZOO MANY were the complaints overheard in th • Jungle Zoo Green Room, wh'rh Mm 1 1 1 1 1 •— t know is H mi si appro] desig alien for the quarters set a ide for th • convenience of theSeli-j Wild Animal Stock Company. Performing ; nimals are as temperamental as some other aitista they, ieo. arc sometimes inclined to the belief that th-y w 11I <l shine a Shakespearean .1 when their v. r. best forte i Elap-S ick comedy. ■ I ; in an athlete," proudly proclaimed the Kingaroo a he took some tobacco from bis pouch. ■ i am continually in training. I have engaged in many successful fights, and my reputation as a boxer is justly deserved. I am th' chaiupi 11 broad jumper of the world. No seen r os earning my Way as yet, I notice ! If I were not a har'-shelle 1 Baptist, I might be move 1 to profanity;' ejaculated th ■ Tortoi e. '• Literally, I have to 'r.wlar and ask'ng for a bi'. There a e few sna] • given roe: intact. I seem to be, speaking strictly in vulvar parlance, in the soup ; " The Crocodile had not opened his mouth, but he slid into the discussion at a most opportune time. "You iellows make me weary. <iid he as he rolled his eyes. " You all wiljjiave your opportunities in due time. but 1 -I can't bank ( n anything. 1 ve given shore dinners to the directors, I have smiled 8' the actresses, have done the high dive reputedly, and all to no avail. The elephants, ths leopards, the lions and ti_ yes. even tie monks work overtime, but I am compelled to bury myself in the mud! Here the crocodile shed real tear-! As a result of the discussion, the Selig Jungle Zoo Mutual Protective As was formed with the Dancing Bear as president, the Kangaroo secretary, and the Tortoise as a walking delegate. K< solutions were formulated protesting against favouritism being shown the lions .'■-c. iii the picture-plays. These resolun were given to Rajah, the Elephant, at the proper period, who put them in bis trunk for safe keeping. There were many strong claws in the protest, for the crocodile had put teeth in almost every line. The moral is : There is at least one <;; Eyed Monster in every zoological garden .' EVERYBODY PLAYS FOR PICTURES BUST FATHER. Masthb "i mi Bouse : "1 understand. .lane, thai your mistress and -the young ladies are going to California for a few weeks; 'Do von er happen to know whether thej an planning to take nie with cm; "'