COSY THEATRE

Wairarapa Times-Age, 24 February 1941, Page 2

COSY THEATRE

“RF.WT'S LAST STAND.” “Rcwi’s Last Stand” is definitely New Zealand’s own picture, unfolding New Zealand’s own historic past, in a manner that could not be attempted by other than New Zealanders, who know so intimately New Zealand's romantic and gallant past. It will be screened tonight and on Tuesday at the Cosy Theatre. Known us one of the epic battles in British history, the Battle of Orakau Pa where a small band of Maori warriors, led by Rcwi Mnniaopoto, defended themselves for three days hi a hastily built fort, forms a great part of the picture. Many were lhe deeds of valour and chivalry which are faithfully recorded and re-enacted by those who are, in most instances, direct descendants of the original participants in the original drama. Maori maidens are heard and seen welcoming the war part}' with song and dance. Tiie entertainment by the intricate games of the period; the thrilling chase of the fugitives by the great war canoe. To Winaka, with its complement of eighty paddlers, and the gallant defiance of Rewi himself, in those well known words “Ake, Ake. Ake" are also given prominence. Eighty ratings from H.M.S. Le.mder and Achilles form a nucleus for that irregukn' corps, the Forest Rangers. Tiiese are suppmled in the battle by cavalry, artillery and the British i,egulars, altogether making an imposing array. Romance and glamour is found in the love of Ariana lor the young British trader. Bub Beaumont. Set in a background of glorious scenery Ramai te Miha depict:: with all the histrionic art cf her race the heart- ,. i.dnig i.ti" p.le be'A.'Ci n what h;e been exj lamed to hi r as her duty .<i:<i her deep love 1 r Beaum