_ AMUSEMENTS 2nd TERRIFIC WEEK , 2nd TERRIFIC WEEK TODAY: 4 SHOWS 11 a.m., 2 p.m., 5 p.m., 8 p.m. ALSO DAILY: 2 p.m.—B p.m. And still the crowds continue to pack the “State” at every session ! WHY WAIT IN A QUEUE ? ? RESERVE AND MAKE SURE. PLANS ON VIEW AT D.I.C. AND THEATRE SIX DAYS IN ADVANCE. The Smashing Sequel To Last Year’s Successful “ Desert Fox ”... ; The Heroic Story Of The : Siege Of Tobruk And The i Unyielding Courage Of The Dauntless Australian Troops Whose Bravery Earned Them The Affectionate Label . . . “ THE DESERT RATS ” “ THE DESERT RATS ” “ THE DESERT RATS ” “ THE DESERT RATS ” Starring RICHARD BURTON Handsome Rugged Star of My Cousin Rachel” ROBERT NEWTON Triumphant Star of "Treasure Island” And JAMES MASON Again Playing “Rommel” CHIPS RAFFERTY , As Sgt. Smith. (Approved for Universal Exhibition.) And for Your Added Enjoyment—"OFF TO THE OPERA,” TERRY TOON; "VETERINARY SURGEON,” INTEREST; FOX AUSSIE. NEWS, ETC. =- || S T A T E |1 ~ II ’Phone 32-249. II ~ Direction: Amalgamated Theatres, Ltd. “Where Christchurch Meets” METRO THEATRE Colombo street, Sydenham Monster Matinee 1.30 p.m. TOMORROW Community Singing. Birthdays, Etc. and Big Programme of Pictures All Approved for Universal Exhibition TONIGHT at 7.15 p.m. 00, LA LA . . . LAUGHS . . . Come on a Wild Chase Through Paris with MARJORIE MAIN PERCY KILBRIDE ' As “MA AND PA KETTLE “MA AND PA KETTLE GO TO PARIS” GO TO PARIS” Pa, Ma and Their 15 Kids in the Funniest Kettle Show of Them All, as Pa Watches the Gorgeous Gals and Ma Watches Pa! Associate Attraction: Michael RENNIE Yolande DONLAN “Miss Pilgrim’s Progress” (Both App. for Universal Exhibition.) | CENTURY Luxury Theatre | I COSY AND WARM 'Phone 35-600. 7.45 p.m.—TONIGHT—7.4S p.m. All the seas ol the world are its stage. Glorious Technicolor Warner Bros. Present “Captain Horatio Hornblower” “Captain Horatio Hornblower” Starring GREGORY PECK VIRGINIA MAYO (Approved for Universal Exhibition) All the colour of the times, the intrigues, the power diplomacy of the nations, and not least of all is the great love story—the romance which takes place between Captain Hornblower and Lady Barbara. Excellent Featurettes. Plans at D.I.C. and Theatre from 6 p.m. SUBURBAN CINEMAS RAKAIA 8 p.m.: “She’s Working Her Way Through College” (U). NEW BRIGHTON -"hoxy" P- m - : “The Elusive Pimpernel” (Tech.) (Jack Hawkins) (U). RANGIORA -"regent” 8.15 p.m.: “A Wild Irish Night” (Arthur Lucan) (U). SUMNER- “HOLLYWOOD” 7 p.m.: “The Galloping Major” (Basil Radford, Jimmy Hanley) (U). LYTTELTON— "harbour light" 7.30 p.m.: “Cross Winds” (Tech.) (John Payne, Rhonda Fleming) (U). KAIAPOI-'MALTO" 7.45 p.m.: “The Lion and The Horse" (U). “Escape From Broadmoor” (A). Censorship Index: (A) Rec. by Censor for Adults. (U) App. for Universal Exhibition PUBLIC NOTICES HARE DRIVE. HARE DRIVE, AT OKUKU (HILLSIDE), SUNDAY. 23rd AUGUST, Leaving Rangiora P.O. 8.30 a.m. Tea, Milk, and Sugar. Provided. lnquiries. ’Phone 75, Rangiora. RETAIL SALE AND DISTRIBUTION OF MOTOR SPIRIT. BARRY’S BAY CO-OP-ERATIVE DAIRY FACTORY, LTD., cnr. Chch.-Akdroa and Valley rds., Barry’s Bay, Akaroa Harbour, has applied for permission to shift one pump from its present position at the above address to new factory premises a quarter of a mile distant on the other side of Valley road, Barry's Bay. Applicants and other persons considering themselves to be materially affected by the decision of the Bureau of Industry on this application should, not later than 3rd Sept., submit any written evidence and representations they may desire to tender. All communications to be addressed to Secretary, Bureau of Industry, Box 2492, Wellington. 9Q99 FLOOR COVERING FLOOR COVERING FLOOR COVERING FLOOR COVERING FLOOR COVERING ////////// 27in PHORMIUM Matting 8/11 yd 27in PHORMIUM Matting ...... 8/11 yd 36in PHORMIUM Matting 11/9 yd 36in PHORMIUM Matting 11/9 yd 54in PHORMIUM Matting 19/9 yd 54in PHORMIUM Matting ...... 19/9 yd 72in PHORMIUM Matting 26/3 yd 72in PHORMIUM Matting 26/3 yd OVAL SEAGRASS, 48in x 24in .. 7/11 each OVAL SEAGRASS. 48in x 24in .. 7/11 each 6ft x 3ft BISONIA 32/6 each 6ft x 3ft BISONIA 32/6 each AXMINSTER RUGS. 54in x 27in 39/6 each AXMINSTER RUGS, 54in x 27in 39/6 each 27in HEAVY RUNNER 16/3 yd 27in HEAVY RUNNER 16/3 yd 36in HEAVY RUNNER 21/3 yd 36in HEAVY RUNNER 21/3 yd 27in WOOL-CORD (Special) .... 19/11 yd 27in WOOL-CORD (Special) .... 19/11 yd ////////// SCOTTS FURNISHING CO., LTD., SCOTTS FURNISHING CO., LTD., SCOTTS FURNISHING CO., LTD., 644 Colombo street. ’Phone 30-306. ’Phone 37-730. D.T.C. STOP that Cough with “Golden Honey Cough Mixture,” 2s fid, from W. B. Falvey, Chemist, 670 Colombo st. (opp. Reeces),
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Press, Volume LXXXIX, Issue 27124, 21 August 1953, Page 1
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