WAIPAWA REGENT

Hawke's Bay Herald-Tribune, Volume 81, Issue 10, 5 October 1937, Page 8

WAIPAWA REGENT

"RHODES OF AFRICA" ON WEUNESDAY The work of the Gaumont-Brjtish production unit in reeonstructing the perils and thrills of the old days on the veldt for "Rhodes of Africa," the historical film screening gt the Waipawa Regent on Wednesday evening, caused to gather round thl film carap many of the actual veterans of these hectic days,' the handtul of pioneers who as young men strode through a savage country and made it their own. There are very few of them left now and their backs are not so straight nor their tread so firm as it was in those wild times when Rhodesia was just a dream in mind of a Man whose determination and unswerving force was soon to turn into reality. Their memories, though, are as bright as though ' it all happened yesterday and they rallied round the makers of the film with tales and reminiscences oi their beloved leader, the "old Man" as they called the pioneer who gave his name as Rliodesid. They brought souvenirs of his work and his friendships, and recounted details of his habits, the way he walked and stood and talked -and laughed, the presents he gave them which have been treasured through the years ; and still vivid are the memories of his jdkes and sudden angers.