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Press, Volume LXXXV, Issue 25994, 23 December 1949, Page 1

AMUSEMENTS THE PERFECT XMAS HOLIDAY ATTRACTION FOR ALL THE FAMILY! COMMENCING TO-DAY: 4 SHOWS 11 a.m. —2 5 8 p.m: EARLY BOOKINGS ESSENTIAL At the ~ . ... ■ CRYSTAL PALACE 1 - ' Of Course! Dir.: Amalgamated Theatres. Ltd. The Screen’s Most Memorable Entertainment! THE GREATEST ADVENTURE STORY OF ALL TIME . . . ALL THE THRILLS. ROMANCE AND EXCITEMENT OF ALEXANDRE DUMAS’ IMMORTAL CLASSIC! “THE COUNT of MONTE CRISTO” Starring ROBERT DONAT ELISSA LANDI LOUIS CALHERN Thrill to the Blazing Action, Fiery Romance and Fabulous Adventure of the Finest Film Ever Made! (Approved for Universal Exhibition.) Excellent Supports Include: “From Minuet to Foxtrot” (ROMANCE OF DANCING SERIES) PLANS D.I.C. THEATRE 'PHONE 32-408 THE GREATEST SHOW ON EARTH Has just returned to New Zealand after a brief visit to Australia and now present their NEW ALL-STAR SHOW OF 1950. IT’S NEW. IT’S NOVEL. IT’S DIFFERENT. DON’T MISS IT. Acclaimed by the Wellington Press and Public as the Finest Circus seen in New Zealand. WIRTH’S CIRCUS WIRTH’S CIRCUS WIRTH’S CIRCUS THE OLD FIRM WITH A NEW SHOW. 7 NIGHTS ONLY, SEVEN (7) SIX (6) MATINEES AT 2 p.m. CHRISTCHURCH OPENING SATURDAY NIGHT AT 8 p.m., 31st DECEMBER. Th®} „ Nightly at 8 p.m. MATINEE DAILY from MONDAY. 2nd JANUARY, at 2 p.m. BOX PLANS AT D.I.C. Location: Hagley Park Wirth’s are the only circus touring the Southern Hemisphere that bring to you circus stars, acts and wild animal turns from the four corners of the world. The greatest features from every country on the earth. Magnificent pageantry, marvellous arenic exhibitions. To be seen only S'r i . tl l^, Wirth Bros -’ Circus. Remdinber, Wirth s vast circus presents a new all-star show on every visit to New Zealand. Showing at: Ashburton. Fri., 30th Dec., 8 p.m.; Hokitika Mon., 9th Jan.; Reefton. Tues., 10th; Westport, Wed, 11th and Thurs., 12th. Mat. Thurs., 2 p.m.: Greymouth, Fri., 13th and Sat.. 14th. Mat. Sat 2 pan.; Rangiora, Mon., 16th: Kaikoura Tues., 17th: Blenheim, Wed.. 18th; Picton. Thurs., 19th CAROLS BY CANDLELIGHT CAROLS BY CANDLELIGHT CAROLS BY CANDLELIGHT ‘ CAROLS BY CANDLELIGHT CAROLS BY CANDLELIGHT ‘ TO-NIGHT, 9.15 p.m. TO-NIGHT, 9.15 p.m. TO-NIGHT, 9.15 p.m. TO-NIGIJT, 9.15 p.m. TO-NIGHT, 9.15 p.m. RIVER BANK AND LAWNS l * RIVER BANK AND LAWNS ‘ RIVER BANK AND LAWNS 1 opposite Y.M.C.A. 1 opposite Y.M.C.A. L NOTE: There will be 8 depots round the ’ areas from which programmes, candles, ' and holders may be purchased for the sum of 1/6. l The Salvation Army Citadel Band will l supply the music. i SB^^?^- n Mr C « n K C^.teM.l L L.T.C.L. I BANDMASTER: Mr Ken Bridge. L THIS FESTIVAL WILL BE BROADCAST l BY 3YC. i CHOIR MEMBERS! Please assemble in l the Y.M.C.A. Building by 9 p.m., if pos- » sible. k WEATHER. l Should the weather be unfavourable for i Outdoors the Festival will be held at the k CIVIC THEATRE at 9.15 p.m. (withoul k candles). i JOIN THE THOUSANDS IN THIS k GREAT FESTIVAL

JOIN THE THOUSANDS IN THIS GREAT FESTIVAL, i JOIN THE THOUSANDS IN THIS GREAT FESTIVAL. TO-NIGHT, at 9.15 p.m. TO-NIGHT, at 9.15 p.m. TO-NIGHT, at 9.15 p.m. < (Organised by the Y.M.C.A., Christchurch) HANMER SPRINGS SUB-BRANCH RETURNED SERVICES’ ASSOCIATION. CARNIVAL CARNIVAL CARNIVAL CARNIVAL HANMER DOMAIN, HANMER DOMAIN. < TUESDAY, 27th DECEMBER, 1949, Commencing 11 A.M. Proceeds in aid of Building Fund. Side Shows, Children’s and Adults* Athletic Events. Horse Events, Sheaf Tossing, GoalKicking, Competitions. Free Chaff for Horses. Free Hot Water. Light Refreshments Available. Admission to Grounds: Children 6d, Adults Is, Cars Is. TO BE FOLLOWED BY A DANCE AT NIGHT. L. J. ANDERSON, Hon. Secretary. 3923 GALA.TeITHFIELD - BEACH, TUESDAY, 27th DECEMBER. (IF WET. NEW YEAR’S DAY.) Numerous Side-shows’ Highland Dancing, Marching Girls’ Display, Tug-Of-War, Pillow Fight, Races for Young and Old, Baby Show. Admission: Adults Is. Morning and Afternoon Tea Available. HAVE A DAY AT THE BEACH AND JOIN IN THE FUN. Buses leave Midland Depot, 9.30 a.m. and 10.30 a.m. 1451 PUBLIC NOTICES WAIMAIRI ELECTRICAL SERVICES, LTD., AND STAFF EXTEND TO ALL THEIR BEST WISHES FOR A HAPPY CHRISTMAS AND A « PROSPEROUS NEW YEAR. 5267 SPECIAL BANK HOLIDAYS. WEDNESDAY, the 28th day of DECEMBER, 1949, and TUESDAY, the 3rd day of JANUARY, 1950, will be observed as Special Bank Holidays at our Offices throughout New Zealand. THE BANK OF AUSTRALASIA. BANK OF NEW SOUTH WALES. BANK OF NEW ZEALAND. THE COMMERCIAL BANK OF AUSTRALIA, LIMITED. THE NATIONAL BANK OF NEW ZEALAND, LIMITED. THE UNION BANK OF AUSTRALIA, LIMITED. ___ 5186 PETROL SERVICE LTATIONS. CHRISTMAS AND NEW YEAR HOURS. SERVICE STATIONS will be open for the sale of Petrol as under:— Friday, Dec. 23: 7.30 a.m.-ll p.m. Saturday, Dec. 24: 8 a.m.-12 noon Sunday, Dec 25: Closed all day. I Monday, Dec. 26: Closed all day. Tuesday, Dec. 27: 8 a.m.-ll a.m. Wednesday. Dec. 28, and thereafter: usual hours until— Saturday, Dec. 31: 8 a.m.-12 noon. Sunday, Jan. 1: Closed all day. Monday, Jan. 2: 8 a.m.-ll a.m. Tuesday, Jan. 3, and thereafter: usual hours. N.Z. RETAIL MOTOR TRADE ASSN. (Canterbury Branch). , 5265 PETROL FOR SATURDAYS PETROL FOR SATURDAYS PETROL FOR SATURDAYS OUR Service Stations will be open Saturday, December 24th, and Saturday, December 31st, 8 a.m. to * 12 noon. Wishing you all a Merry Christmas. MOTORWAYS, LTD., Chaneys. INDIA SERVICES, LTD., corner Lichfield and Durham streets. MOTORWAYS, LTD., Sockburn. 4880