POLLARD'S PICTURES

Grey River Argus, 19 October 1915, Page 5

POLLARD'S PICTURES

TO-NIGHT. FOURTH CHARGE BY THE NUMBER ONE ALLIES. I Last night's splendid bill of fare will be repeated again to-night, under the auspices of the No. 1 Group of Allies. In a time when the eyes of the world are riveted on the mighty struggle of warring nations, in which New Zealand's sons have played such an heroic part, when the very being of the great race of Britons is vibrating with the sensational sequence of stirring events, the future welfare .of the wounded, the incapacitated, and the dependents of those who sleep on the cannon-shaken cliffs of Gallipoli, is a burning question. New Zealand, as in every other big philanthropic movement, is leading the way. The large centres arc already showing some marvellous results, so it is up to Greymouth people, whose generosity is proverbial, to get' a go on . and make the local contribution a Dominion record on a population basis. Another opportunity is offered at the Opera House to-night, where the No. 1 Allies are making their third attempt to scale the cliffs and capture the first line of trenches. The full orchestra will .be in attendance. Ths stella attraction in to-morrow night's all-new programme is an Edison adaption, of the famous American novel, by John Reed Scott, "The Colonel of the Red Hussars." In richness of settings, as well as in the -dra- ' matic values entailed, this film is . a < splendid offering, and will surely please { all classes. The story concerns King ! Frederick of Valaria, the Princess De- : hara, Major Dahlberg (who had been : known as "Mr Smith of Washing- < ton"), the Archduke of Lotzen, and a 1 certain intrigue notable, Mrs Spencer. ] Princess Dehara falls in love with the < brilliant Major Dahlberg, and the i King confers upon him a Grand Duke- 1 ship. Fearing Dahlberg 's power at < Court, a plan is formed to ruin the new Grand Duke and cause hie banishment, j World conditions give this story in- 1 creased interest and importance. The romance that grows out of the decision ! of Princess Dehara is the natural union of two kindred souls. A drama of trapper life, entitled "The Love of Pierre Larosse, " a topical, a, film graphically depicting "The Great Earthquake in Italy," two bright comedies, a charming scenic and the very latest firing line Gaumont Graphic go to make up an exceptional^ ly strong programme.