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AMUSE»IENTS THE BOX PLANS For Next Week-end are Now Open at the Majestic from 9 a.m. till 8 p.m. Daily | MAJESTIC |b ''illlllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllkF Direction: Christchurch Cinemas, Ltd. Hearing Aids Available. Telephone 33-537 4 PERFORMANCES DAILY 11 a.m., 2 p.m., 5 p.m., 8 p.m. NOW PLAYING METRO GOLDWYN MAYER’S SURPRISE PICTURE OF THE YEAR DESTINED TO BECOME ONE OF THE MOST DISCUSSED MOTION PICTURES! Since “Rebecca” Such a Fascinating, Suspenseladen Story! ROBERT TAYLOR * KATHARINE HEPBURN ROBERT MITCHUM EDMUND GWENN In Metro Goldwyn Mayer's Daring Drama of Love and Terror! “UNDERCURRENT” MANAGERIAL If you Reveal the Climax of “Undercurrent” you will Rob Your Neighbour of the Greatest Surprise Finish in Motion Picture History! Programme Includes ‘SPRINGTIJIE FOR THOMAS’ Tom and Jerry Colour Cartoon (Recommended by Censor for Adults.) The Warm Cosy ST. ALBANS f L,’ V' I' II M V Luxury Theatre 1 Uni -Phone 35-600 7.45 P.M. TO-NIGHT 7.45 P.M. The Intimate Story of Pre-war Family I ife! Love, Lives and Laughter, together with the Comedy, Tears and Careers of a Typical English Family GAUMONT BRITISH PRESENT “DEAR OCTOPUS” “DEAR OCTOPUS” “DEAR OCTOPUS” Based on the Play by DODIE SMITH

Starring MARGARET MICHAEL LOCKWOOD WILDING The Film Derives its Entertainment Values from Dialogue, and Situations Arising out of the. Clash of Widely Differing Personalities. It is Beautifully Written and Skilfully Portrayed by a Splendid Cast Including CELIA JOHNSON ROLAND CULVER HELEN HAYE BASIL RADFORD IT’S A GRAND SHOW. YOU’LL LOVE IT (Approved for Universal Exhibition.) EXCELLENT FEATURETTES INCLUDE PROBLEM DRINKERS (March of Time) PLANS AT D.1.C., RESERVE EARLY _TEND ERS TENDERS. TENDERS CLOSING NOON. ON AUGUST 11th, 1947, at the office of SOLARC STORAGE BATTERY CO., LTD., ARE INVITED for the purchase and removal of: A. —The whole of the asbestos roofing and ridging on 2 Gymnasiums and 1 Officers’ and Sergeants’ Mess Block and Servery, situated at Fareham and Dorset, Delta Camp. Blenheim. The successful tenderer to allow for the taking down and removal of same without damage to existing buildings. B. —The whole of the timber flooring, floor joists and bearers, in 1 Gymnasium and 1 Officers’ and Sergeants’ Mess Block, situated at Fareham, Delta Camp. Blenheim. Totalling approximately 58 squares of first-class flooring and under structure. The highest or any tender not necessarily accepted. THE MANAGER. SOLARC STORAGE BATTERY CO., LTD., 80 Tory street, WELLINGTON, C. 3. 2895 MUNICIPAL ELECTRICITY DEPARTMENT, CHRISTCHURCH. TENDERS, closing at 5 p.m. MONDAY, AUGUST 25th, 1947. are invited for the supply of WEATHERPROOF AERIAL CABLE. Specifications may be obtained at the Office of the M.E.D. (Cash Desk) upon payment of 10s. returnable oh receipt of a bona fide tender. The lowest or any tender not necessarily accepted. Tenders endorsed “Weatherproof Aerial Cable.” to be forwarded to the General Manager, Municipal Electricity Department. E. HITCHCOCK. General Manager, Municipal Electricity Department. 9141 STATE HYDRO-ELECTRIC DEPT. 25-TON ELECTRIC CRANES. Ongarue Sub-station: Section 367: Hamilton Contract No. 48. Stoke Sub-station: Section 101: Nelson Contract No. 49. Invercargill Sub-station: Section 74: Invercargill Contract No. 50. Closing date: NOVEMBER 18th, 1947. 45-TON ELECTRIC CRANES.—Edgecumbe Sub-station: Section 365: Hamilton Contract No. 51. Maungatapere Suo-sta-tion: Section 43; Auckland Contract No. 52. Closing date: 25th NOVEMBER, 1947. TENDERS for supply and delivery of abov.e equipment close with Secretary, Tenders Committee. State Hydro-electric Dept., Wellington, at 4 p.m. on dates shown above. Plans and specifications obtainable from District Stores Office, State Hydro-electric Dept., Auckland, and Christchurch, and Stores Manager, State Hydro-electric Dept.. Wellington. Copies available for perusal at N.Z. Govt., Offices, London. Washington, Montreal, Sydney, and Melbourne. 9369 WAR ASSETS REALISATION BOARD. Tenders close noon on dates specified for following:— Closing Noon, 18th August, 1947: SHIPS. (1350) Navy Whaler, No. 8704. Length, 27ft. Open type. As it lies at Auckland. RADIO AND ELECTRICAL. (1369) Copper Wire. Stranded. 30,000 ft. New. At Auckland. (1370) Quartz Crystal Holders. Unassembled (without cover screws). 192. New. At Wellington. LAUNDRY EQUIPMENT. (1371) Hydro Extractor. Capacity, 251 b dry weight per load. One only. At

Wellington. (1372) Drying Machines. 401 b dry weight per load. Quantity, 4. At Wellington. (1373) Ironer, 10ft. Belt driven. One only. At Wellington. (1374) Washing Machines, 40in x 42in. Belt driven. Two. At Wellington. (1375) Washing Machines. 36in x 36in. Belt driven. Two. At Wellington. MACHINERY. (1376) Machinery Spares. Miscellaneous lots. New and used. At Wellington. GENERAL. (1377) Chromic Acid Crystals. 10001 b. At Wellington. (1378) Sisalcraft. Rolls sft and 2ft wide. At Dunedin. (1379) Slitting Saws. Quantity, 7. New. At Wellington. (1380) Cheese Head Bolts and Square Head Drifts. Galvanised. Large quantities. New. At Dunedin. Closing Noon, 25th August, 1947: METALS. (1382) Hexagon Steel. 2 l-16in across flat. In 16-20 ft lengths. Quantity, 1827 ft. At Dunedin. (1383) Stainless Steel Bars. Various sizes. At Christchurch. (1384) Nycase Quality Steel. lin Round. Quantity. 36,784 ft. At Woburn. (1385) Copper Wire, single, cotton covered. new. (1386) Boiler, Steam, Loco type. 43 h.p. Used. At Gore. (1387) Boiler', Steam, Loco type. 43 h.p. Used. At Woodlands. Southland. (1388) Runways. Portable. One J ton and two 5 ton. All used. At Trentham. (1389) Generator, D.C.. 5/6 h.p. Stat. Diesel. Used. At Auckland. (1390) Film Projector. Four only. Used. At Wellington. (1391) Oakum. Considerable quantity. At Dunedin. Further particulars and conditions of sale obtainable from Board’s District Office. Old Art Gallery Bldg., Durham st.. Christchurch. TENDERS CLOSE with Board’s Secretary (Postal Address, Private Bag. Lambton Quay P. 0., Wellington), to whom they should be addressed in envelopes marked “Tender No for ”, by noon on above-mentioned dates. 9372