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Bay of Plenty Beacon, Volume 15, Issue 27, 28 April 1950, Page 1

AMUSEMENTS i COMMENCING NEXT WED. 3 Days 9 Sessions “1950 BRITISH EMPIRE GAMES” Acclaimed by everyone but the one-man Press Critic At a private screening at the Embassy Theatre last Sunday out of nearly 800 guests representing people from all walks of life, only two press critics failed to appreciate what the Motion Picture Industry did to bring home to the many thousands of people who could neither afford the time nor the expense to witness the “1950 BRITISH EMPIRE GAMES” In this restricted advertising space “enough said.” You be the judge! Eagle Lion proudly present in all its glory the world premier of the “1950 BRITISH EMPIRE • GAMES” Screening all the highlights in the main events. REGENT Direction : KSYFidge-Odeon. TONIGHT ONLY TONIGHT One of the most extraordinary suspense dramas you’ll see this year. “THE DARK PAST” “THE DARK PAST” It’s pulse-pounding. You’ll sit on the edge of your seat—right up to the stunning climax. With Top Bracket Star Cast: William Holden, Nina Foch. (Recommended by Censor for Adults) SAT., MON., TUES. A MAGNIFICENT FILM! A British success that sets a new high in picture entertainment! In England, America, in fact, the world over, “Quartet” is creating new attendance records. The public love it. The critics praise it. You will cherish it as your greatest screen experience. J. Arthur Rank proudly, presents W. Somerset Maugham’s “Q U A R T E T” “Q U A R T E T” “QUARTET” Four gems from the pen of Somerset Maugham Story No. 1 “The Facts of Life” Story No. 2 “The Alien Corn” Story No. 3 “The Kite” Story. No. 4 “The Colonel’s Lady” (Recommended by Censor for Adults) DANCE “MY-T-FINE” by Melody Masters Orchestra. Caledonian Hall, Whakatane SATURDAY, APRIL 29 Novelty Dances, Confetti, Streamers, Balloons. NYLONS NYLONS NYLONS for Big Monte Carlo. Usual Prices. My-t-fine time for everybody. 312 DID YOU ENJOY “THE PIRATES OF PENZANCE”?

Do you like music and laughter? IF SO SEE “THE MIKADO” On May 3- and 4th At the GRAND THEATRE It’s even better than “The Pirates”! Once you’ve seen Gilbert & Sullivan show you’ll never want to miss another. It’s worth many picture moneys—ask anyone who saw last year’s show. A special bus leaves Te Teko at 6.45 p.m. Thursday, May 4, travelling via Otakiri, Edgecumbe, Thornton, Paroa and Poroporo, returning after 1 the pei’formance. Book now at Armstrong’s for this splendid Musical Comedy, presented by the Whakatane High School. i 342 VEHICLES FOR SALE 1937 V 8 3 ton truck, hydraulic hoist, P.W.D. licence is available with this vehicle. Phone 36, Matata. 325 B.S.A. CIO, 1948 model, perfect order. Terms arranged. Ring Porter, R.P.D. Co. Store. 296 AUSTIN 7. 30 model, 5 good tyres, motor tip top order, body rough, £BO of offer; also Indian Scout motor cycle, runs well, complete with side car. £3B the lot. R. T. Savage, ring 460. PONTIAC, convertable coupe, excellent condition. £l6O or offer. Phone 454 day, 323 night. 340 HOUSES FOR SALE FOUR roomed roughcast house, handy to Whakatane township, tenanted. Price £1025. Replies to P.O. Box 38, Matata. 326