POLLARD'S PICTURES

Grey River Argus, 27 October 1915, Page 5

POLLARD'S PICTURES

'^LONDON BY DAY AND NIGHT." The all-new programme to be presented at the Opera House this even, ing is headed by a 3'500-f eet picture of the mighty, throbbing, new Babylon city of the World. Two thousand pictures bring to you- the great scenes of "London by Day and Night." Nothing has ever approached its comprehensiveness, and it is the most interest, ing picture ever screened. Patrons•will do well to remember that this unique work can only be shown this evening, the Opera House being let for Thursday. The latest Gaumont "War Graphic" and a most interesting war scenic, "In the Track of the Turk," are fitting support to the great London picture. But in addition are shown two clever diamas, "The Broken Circuit" and "Bella's Elopement," that are full of plot and interest. The Keystone Company provide the fun in a roaring farce-comedy, entitled "Fatty's Wine Party." This farce features Syd Chaplin, the coming comedian, who is seen in conjunctiou " with Fatty and Mabel Normand. The full orchestra provide the musical portion of the display. ARMIES OP EUROPE AT WAR. The "Armies of Europe at War" films, which are to be shown on Thursday (to-morrow) evening at the Opera House, have attracted overflowing aud_ iences in every theatre in Australia and New Zealand Avhere they have been, shown, and justly so. No claim is laid to perfection in photography, because the pictures, being genuine, have had to be taken in any and all weathers. The fact that the scenes pictured are taken under war conilitions is soon made apparent.. Of absorbing interest is the lengthy section dealing with a three days' battle near Ypres. After the conflict the wounded are seen being brought into camp. Every phase of the great struggle of the warring nations is seen on on the screen, and described by the actual photographer in such a manner that one almost feels that he is witnessing the very scene on the spot. In referring to these very remarkable films, the New Zealand "Herald" said:— "The horrors of war were, however, more vividly portrayed in the glimpses of the dressing station near the firing line. Many of the wounds were of a horrible nature, yet few of the men flinched under the skilful treatment of the heroic nurses and doctors. A soldier with a bayonet wound in his chest and yet alive, another with his legs j mangled by an explosive bullet, were, if anything, too realistic of the horrors, of war." However, the management has made these pictures very short, so one merely gets a glimpse of this side of warfare, and not sufficient time to dwell .upon them to harrow one's feeliirgs. The prices are set at 2s and Is., children half-price. A special matinee will be given on Saturday afternoon at 2.30 p.m. PIGEON SHOOTING GREY VALLEY GUN CLUB'S SHOOT. The Grey Valley Gun Club held a very successful shoot at Ikamatua on L'ibi-u' 1 Day, No 1 Shoot (12 birds).— George Feary, 24yds., Ist with 11 kills; James Fitzgerald, 14yds., 2nd with 10 kills. No. 2 Shoot (12 bmls).— W. McEwan, 7yds., Ist with 10 kills; J. Fitzgerald, 14yds., J. Mason, 18yds., W. Meth yen, 7yds., and G. Feary 24yds., tied for second with 8 kills, and agreed to divide. No. 3 Shoot (10 birds). — W. Munden, 7yds., and G. Feary, 24yds., tied with S kills. These two shooters agreed to shoot off, first miss out. Mundeu won on the first bird. Mr A. Haiclie was referee. Mr Feary gave his winnings to the Wounded Soldiers' Fund at Totara Flat. WEATHER-FORECAST SUMMAUY. A sub-tropical storm has apparently united with a Avesterly low pressure area, and rain has fallen generally. The barometer has risen and fallen in all parts of the Dominion. FORECAST. Present indications are for dull and misty weather, with rain generally, high northerly and westerly winds predominating, and a further decrease in atmospheric pressure. A decided improvement is probable to : wards the end of the week.. Submarines, Airships and Th Allies Flags are procurable in Patric tie Ties at B. M. Hempseed, Tainui Si ■+-J* rtrMttfcrai Ik* lIHU •«« system; makes boi* m %in€WnOm n — flesh. A pu» tter 4Mm *T "itod milk food. I« buil< ""^ bonnis babiai. ]