OPERA HOUSE PICTURES.

Poverty Bay Herald, Volume XLI, Issue 13340, 26 March 1914, Page 4

OPERA HOUSE PICTURES.

The mid-week change' screened at t/ie i Opera House for the first time proved h very popular Avith the audience. The series, is well-balanced, and includes some fine numbers. Amongst the.se may be mentioned "Patriotism," a spectacular play of rival factions under the same flag. Tlie Grand Duchess Olga and Prince Alexander are the heads of nvai factions, and contend for the honor of leading a united army m defence ot their country- » The outbreak of hostilities causes them to hold a meeting to decide., the question of leadership, and an amicable arrangement is made whereby Olga and Alexander arc made joint commanders. The expedition sets forth, the leaders being disguised as peasants. The expedition is attacked, and several skirmishes take place, a division occurs m the camp. Olg.a takes charge of one portion, and AlexaL™l er the other, and continual (pjarrelluv? ends m each going separate Avays. A battle takes place, m which the Duchess Olga is Avounded. She is rescued by Alexander, avlio loA'es here from the first, and now finds he is loved m return. A reconciliation takes place hetween tho rival factions, and Olga and Alexander resume the leadership of the expedition, The outstanding feature- oi the programme is a 2000 ft drama,- entitled VHer 'Second Choice," a splendid attraction. The human emotions are portrayed m a convincing manner.- Tins picture is produced by the well-known Pathe Company, m their best style- # A 1000 ft comedy, "The Water Cure, ' w a laughter-raisW of the first order. The "Topical Budget" supplied the audience with the latest news, Avhile the scenic, "The Velino River," splendidly pictured this delightful waterway. "The Pointsman's Daughter" is replete with sensational scenes j and tells hovf a girl pluckily saves a train from rushing headlong into a dead end. "Won by a Skirt" is one of the finest comedies shown, a boy entering a young ladies boardimr school, with very amusing results. Tliis highly-attractive sends will be repeated again' this evening.