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Press, Volume LXXXIV, Issue 25680, 17 December 1948, Page 1

AMUSEMENTS 2nd BIG WEEK To-day: 2 p.m., 5, 8 p.m. RESERVE NOW FOR THE WEEK-END PLANS AT D.I.C: AND THEATRE You will see a new character that only Charles Chaplin would have the courage to create. You will also be privileged to witness a diabolic and amusing story once told only in whispers CHARLES CHAPLIN CHARLES CHAPLIN In “MONSIEUR VERDOUX” “MONSIEUR VERDOUX” with MARTHA RAYE ISOBEL ELSOM Hysterical Laughter, Hauhting Romance, Shocking Drama (Recommended by the Censor for Adults.) || STATEII ' Ij’Phone 32-249. | Dir.: Amalgamated Theatres, Ltd. "Where Christchurch Miets" XMAS TIME IS Wait pisney.’s “MELODYTIME” THIS YEAR’S BIGGEST HOLIDAY SEASON ATTRACTION STATE DECEMBER 24 CAROLS BY CANDLELIGHT. CAROLS BY CANDLELIGHT. CAROLS BY CANDLELIGHT. CAROLS BY CANDLELIGHT. Christmas Eve, at 9.15 p.m. RIVER-BANK AND LAWNS, opposite Y.M.C.A. AN INVITATION To members of the Musical Societies of Christchurch. Church Choirs, and School Choirs to join the Choir at the Festival under the Baton of Mr Clifton Cook. This Festival will be Broadcast by 3YA. CAROL SINGING FOR THE PUBLIC. To cater for good singing by the public. Souvenir Programmes containing the full words of the Carols, Candles and holders, will be obtainable from depots round the area on Christmas Eve for Is the set. PROMINENT LOCAL SINGERS WILL PROVIDE SOLOS. THE SALVATION ARMY CITADEL BAND WILL PROVIDE THE MUSIC. JOIN THE THOUSANDS IN THIS GREAT FESTIVAL CHRISTMAS EVE AT 9.15 P.M. Organised by the Y.M.C.A., Christchurch. ' 8131 Ist Marching CANTERBURY Marching Marching CENTRE Marching Marching PROVINCIAL Marching Marching MARCHING Marching Marching CHAMPIONSHIPS Marching Marching at Marching Marching SHOW GROUNDS Marching Marching SHOW GROUNDS Merching Marching Marching Marching To-morrow, Marching Marching 18th December. Marching

Commencing 2 p.m. Commencing 2 p.m.. Do not miss seeing the girls In their colourful uniforms—spectacular marching to music by WOOLSTON BRASS BAND and CITY OF CHRISTCHURCH PIPE BANDTeams from Greymouth, Ellesmere, and Christchurch Associations. SICE THE TOftS - 'VtBPCS.t. If wet the programme, will be held in King Edward iarraeU. Admission: Adults 1/6. Children 6d, Cars 1/-. 8114 ST, MICHAEL’S PLAYERS Wil! present "A THOUSAND YEARS IN BETHLEHEM” on SUNDAY, »19th DECEMBER, 1948, At 7.30, gjn. In St. Michael’s Parish Hall, «<» PUBLIC NOTICES. LOYAL VOLUNTEER LODGE M.U.. 1.0.0. F. (N.Z.) CHRISTMAS PARTY ABBERLEY PARK. ST. ALBANS SATURDAY. December 18. 1943. 2 P.M. Members and Children Invited. A. G. WILSON, Most Noble Grand. - ■ ■ X 2304 CHISTCHURCH FRUIT AND PRODUCE BROKERS’ ASSN. CHRISTMAS AND NEW YEAR HOLIDAYS. * NOTICE is hereby given that the Markets will be closed as follows:- ••• December 25th to December 28th ihclUrsive (Saturday to Tuesday). January Ist to January 4th inclusive ’ (Saturday to Tuesday) The Markets will be open in the evenings of Tuesday, December 28, arid January 4, from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m., to receive goods for the following day’s sale. J. B. TAYLOR, Secretary. 7924

COME AND SING COME AND SING COME AND SING COME AND SING COME AND SING COME AND SING YOUR FAVOURITE CAROLS YOUR FAVOURITE CAROLS YOUR FAVOURITE CAROLS YOUR FAVOURITE CAROLS IN BEATHS TEA ROOMS ' IN BEATHS TEA ROOMS IN BEATHS TEA ROOMS IN BEATHS TEA ROOMS IN BEATHS TEA ROOMS at 7 o’clock To-night at 7 o’clock To-night at 7 o’clock TO-night at 7 o’clock To-night with the HARMONIC SOCIETY, with the HARMONIC SOCIETY, with the HARMONIC SOCIETY, with the HARMONIC SOCIETY, with . the HARMONIC SOCIETY. Conducted by Mr Victor C. Peters, Conducted by Mr Victor C. Peters, . A.R.C.M., l.r:a.m. A.R.C.M.. L.R.A.M. Free. Admission and Sitting Accommodation. Programmes Provided. Please Note: Tea Room closes 6 p.m. 8112 BOOKS THE IDEAL GIFT. A Few Gift Suggestions—- " The Steinbeck Omnibus” .. 11/9 "The Short Stories ,of H. G. Wells” 15/3 “Stories of the Foreign Legion" •.. 10/9 A P. C. Wren Omnibus "The Story of San Michele 9/3 AXel Munthe “Over The Reefs.” Robert Gibbings 15/“The Importance of Living" ... 13/3 Lin Yutang "Chestnuts in Her Lap” ■ .. 13/6 C. A. Lejeune ‘The Plague and I.” Betty MacDonald 12/6 “The Foundling." Georgette Heyer 9/3 "The Headless Angel.” Vicki Baum 10/6 “The Sky and the Forest”; 8/6 C. S. Forester There are books for all the family at SOUTH’S BOOK DEPOT, LTD., Bocksellers and Stationers, 702 Colombo street. ’Phone 41-897. •177