RESEARCH SCHOLARSHIPS.

Hawke's Bay Tribune, Volume XV, Issue 213, 8 December 1925, Page 5

RESEARCH SCHOLARSHIPS.

RECIPROCAL SCHEME PROPOSED. (Received 8, 11.25 a.m.) Melbourne, Dec. 8. The University Council decided to investigate tho proposals bv Miss Laura Spellman and the Rockefeller memorial for a systsm of research scholarships in economics ,to bo available for Australians in tho United States and for Americans in Australia. Tho Rockefeller Memorial also proposes to establish a similar system with New Zealand Universities. THE PICTURE HOUSES. COSY DE LLNE. In tho screen version of George Ginos s sensational novel. “SacKCiotn and tocariet, ’ wuicii lieads tue prugramme at the Cosy meatre, iiuslnigs, Giobs has developed a big, human tnenie in this gripping story oi two sisters ,oue oi wnum paid lor the pleasure ut the other, iho Climax is sKniuily developed, and brings a complex situation to a satisfactory conclusion. /Yuce Terry plays the part oi i Joan with consummate skill, while the sister’s part is interpreted by Dorothy Sebastian. The supporting programme includes the latest gazette, an educational film, and a comedy. The Cosy orchestra plays a specially selected musical programme. MUNICIPAL. “Straight Through,” on the current progamme at the Hastings Municipal Theatre, has a strong comedy element, and there are a number of big thrills, including two terrific fights and some reckless horsemanship by the famous Universal Ranch Riders, acting as a sheriff’s posse. The cast includes William Desmond, Marguerite Clayton, Ruth Stonehouse, Claude Pay ton. Albert J. Smith. Bill Gillis, Frank Brownlee and George Marion. A comedy, serial, gazettes, and the orchestra support.

“REMT’S LAST STAND.” Ou July 30 last the first screening took place ol “Rewi’s Last Stand,” and the following is from the New Zealand “Herald.” of the following day:— “The word ‘premier’ fop a New Zealand production must have had to many a most ambitious, if not even a rather amusing sound. But screened at the Strand last evening, ‘Rewi’s Last Stand,’ the initial production of Maori War Films Ltd., proved to be a film that might well bo shown with success in many lands outside the Dominion. . . . The picture was above the level of many imported films seen in Auckland, and parts of it wore far above that standard. Thc commencement of tho Battle of Orakau. in particular, was a veritable triumph, and need not fear comparison with thc world’s best. The director and all concerned are to bo congratulated on tho excellent manner in which the correct atmosphere was obtained. The acting of the Maoris at this point was especially deserving of praise. The heroism of the natives during the longdrawn siege was brought home viviTlTy to the audience. . . . The romance between the hero and heroine (daughter of an Auckland doctor) is appealingly presented, and provides the chief interest in the first portion of the picture. . . Taken as a. whole. ‘Rewi’s Last Stand’ augurs well for the future of the New Zealand film industry, and is a credit to all concerned.” “Rewi’s Last Stand” will have its initial presentation in Hastings to-morrow evening at the Municipal Theatre.