PRAISE "By Far The Best Impressive And Fascinating—l Wish Wo Could Be Sure Of Getting More Pictures Like "The Halfway House/ London Film Critic. , Stfaiw Oirl-irSir Benjamin Fuller Plans at D.I.C. and Theatre. 54-775. 2 p.m. DAILY 8 p.m. Brilliant Acting That Invests It With Enthralling Realism. British Empire Films' ' Fascinating Story Of A Strange Inn And Its Odd Guests. THE HALF-WAY HOUSE \ —Starring— MERVYN JOHNS ALFRED DRAYTON TOM WALLS — ESMOND KNIGHT (Recommended by Censor for Adults.) Supports Include— WOMEN WRESTLERS (Why Women Are Called "The Weaker Sex (?). ttvolF CEL. 43-968. OPP. PARLIAMENT BLDGS (Where There Is Always a Good Show.) FINALLY TONIGHT—7 p.m. CLAUDETTE COLBERT, PAULETTE GODDARD VERONICA LAKE in "SO PROUDLY WE HAIL" (Recommended by Cetlsor for Adults.) Associate Feature - ETHEL WATERS ROCHESTER And All Coloured Cast in "CABIN IN THE SKY" (Approved for Universal Exhibition.) / ART IN ™ PACIFIC WAR ZONE. A Representative Selection of Mlscel lareous Art Work by members of the Allied Services. ON DISPLAY DAILY Until THURSDAY, DECEMBER 21. NATIONAL ART GALLERY, D.I.C. BUILDING, (Entrance Through Lounge.) Carefully selected from over 1500 entries (by an Allied Committee, this exhibition was originally shown in the Solomon Islands. Sculpture, Woodwork, Metalwork, Oil and Water Colours, Pencil' Drawings—much of the work actually done in the battle area. Exhibited In New Zealand under the auspices of the R.N.Z.A.F. Educational Services, and now including a smaller Section devoted to the work of personnel on RiN.Z.A.F. Stations in New Zealand. ADMISSION FREE. JAMES Smith’s Xmas Bargain Day Tomorrow. Ladies’ Keady-to-Wear Breton and Sailor-shaped Hats 12/9,
FINALLY TONIGHT MICKEY ROONEY in Mcfro-Goldwyn-Moyer's Comedy ANDY HARDI'b BLONDE TROUBLE (Approved for Universal Exhibition.) i 2 p.m,—Plr.r Fullers Theatre Corp.—B p.m. Plans at D.I.C. a. d Theatre—4s-100. TOMORROW 2 P.M., 5 P.M., 8 P.M. A MIGHTY DRAMA Brilliant With The Radiance Of Scintillating Technicolour Comes From The Glowing Pages Of ERIC KNIGHT'S World-Famed Novel. A Story of / LASSIE Faithful, Valiant Collie Dog Who Travelled 1000 Miles Through Strange Country . '. . Trials and Tribulations to Get Back to the Young Master She Loved. I i l I®® w 1 CO® \\ ft HO® U I' DONALD McDOWALL • CRISP MMEMIV EOMUHD NISEI WHITTY • GWENN • BRUCE AND LASSIE The Beauty and Warmth of the Relationship Between the Schoolboy and His Dog make A PICTURE YOU'LL NEVER FORGET (Approved for Universal Exhibition.)
GRAND XMAS & NEW YEAR CARNIVAL TO BE HELD ON NEWTOWN PARK COMMENCING DECEMBER 22, 1944 AND CLOSING JANUARY 13, 1945 PROGRAMME: Every day and. evening suitable attractions will be shown to the ■public o£ Wellington, including Axemen’s Carnival, Caledonian Sports, Bathing Beauty Contests, Baby .Shows, Cycling, Evening Concerts (arranged by Assbeton Har-bord), Boxing, Wrestling, Picnic Days, blerry-'SXM-naunds, Clhialrv-o-'plane, Electric Speedwiay, Side Shews, Clowns, Fun Galore, and many features not previously seen In Wellington. BE SURE TO SEE THESE ATTRACTIONS—THIS WILL BE A BIGGER, BETTER AND BRIGHTER SHOW! ORGANIZED AND SPONSORED BY THE WELLINGTON SOUTH BRANCH, WELLINGTON RETURNED SERVICES ASSN., INC. A. KITTO, W. F. SMITHSON, Organizer. Hon. Secretary. GRAND XMAS & NEW YEAR CARNIVAL BIGGER, BETTER AND BRIGHTER SHOW ONE OF THE MANY FEATURES WILL BE AN AXEMEN’S CARNIVAL TO BE HELD AT NEWTOWN PARK, WELLINGTON From DECEMBER 28, 1944 To JANUARY 6, 1945. COMMENCING 2 p.m. EACH DAY SOME OF NEW ZEALAND’S BEST AXEMEN ATTENDING. In Aid of Wellington South R.S.A. Building Fund CHOPPING EVENTS NOVICE CHOP—Sin. block—lst Cup (value £l/10/-). 2nd £l, 3rd 10/(Men who have not competed before). Points for final. Entry 2/o TRADESMEN’S CHOP—Sin, block—lst Cup (value £2), 2nd W/-. 3rd 5/Entry 2/fi HANDICAP CHOP—l2in. block—lst Cup (value £4), 2nd £l, 3rd 10/Points for final. MAIDEN" CHOP—I2I n. block—lst Cup (value £3/3/-), 2nd £l/1/-, 3rd 10/Points for .final. UNDERHAND CHOP —14in. block—lst Cup (value £4/4/-), 2nd £l/1/-, ord 10/-. Points for final. Lntry »/- POLICE CHOP—-12in. block—lst Cup (value £3/3/-). 2nd £l, 3rd 10/Points for final. Entry 4/Entri’es close on 27th December with ' ... ANGUS DUNCAN. in Courtenay Place, WELLINGTON, C. 3. R. & E. TINGEY & CO., LTD., MANNERS STREET “The House For Mirrors” YOUR GIFT PROBLEM SOLVED! WHAT COULD BE NICER THAN TO GIVE A FRAMELESS MIRROR AS YOUR CHRISTMAS PRESENT? SEE OUR SELECTION OF FRAMED AND MIRRORED PICTURES THESE MAKE A LASTING GIFT. SEE OUR SELECTION FIRST AT 30 MANNERS STREET. PAWNBROKERS, GOLD BUYERS AND PATENTS. SECOND-HAND DEALERS. — PATENTS. £2 PAID for Sovereigns. We are Cash Nation S al fOr Obtainable in All Coiintrlwi. Cameras. Tools. Binoculars. Firearms. In- BALDWIN S<»N AND CAREY. Htruments, Travelling Goods. Suits, etc. Registered Patent Attorneys. Highest prices given. Money advanced. WELLINGTON. KIA-ORA LOAN & EXCHANGE CO.. CHARLES MUNRO. Architect. 131 Manners St. (opp. King’s Theatre). Academy Buildings. 2 Church Street. •Telephone 50-30 F MASTER I’ON, Local Agent
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Dominion, Volume 38, Issue 68, 14 December 1944, Page 2
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