THE OPERA HOUSE,

Hawera & Normanby Star, Volume LXVIII, Issue LXVIII, 15 July 1912, Page 5

THE OPERA HOUSE,

THK WORLD'S PICTURES.

The Opera Hoiise was crowded in all parts 011 Saturday evening for the week-end change of programme, which is a capital ene in every respect It comprises a variety of interesting kirns, and the pictures met with hearty appreciSatwa. All the dramatic subjects are above the average. Undoubtedly in i-,^, the series is "Convicts No. 10 and 13." It is brimful of interest and entertaining to a degree. A precis ot the story has been gken before, and it only remains to be said that the picture,, to be understood and appreciated., must be seen. Tko*» wko saw it an Saturday evening were unstinted iq iheir pFaise of the excellent manner m wisicii its was presented and of the acting of the principals. Several vivid coir-boy pieces were shown aed aroused the enthusiasm of the audience. A picture that met with general favor is "Lieutenant Rose," a story of Moorish raidfers. Tkere are a number of exciting events connected with it, and the audience applauded ish ecapture of the offenders. In th» Australian and Home editions of the Pafehe Gazatte I/he audience are made familiar witk a number of important events. Tgi© Gazettes are always popular, and wiM eontinuie to b© so. so long as the present standard is adhered to. An instructive picture is that showing the vintage in France, fisom tli© growing of the grapes to the finished wine. The Lyric Orchestra supplied brig-ht music. The programme is to he repeated to-night and is sure to draw another large attendance.