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Shannon News, 3 December 1929, Page 2

THE TALKIES TO-NIGHT. A full house greeted the advent of talkies in Shannoip»last night, patrons being enthusiastic in their praise of the .very fine entertainment. The characters on the screen seemed so real that onjQ forgot they were sliarows. “The Donovan Affair” is a gripping story and one is’ held in suspense until the last. Those who were not present last night should not fail to attend to-night when this fine entertainment will be repeated. The prices are 2s and 3/-, children half price. No extra charge for reserves.

“I’ve lost my bike already, I only got it on condition that I didn’t speed,” admitted James Torrens to the Magistrate, Mr E. C. Levvey, in the Christchurch Traffic Court. Torrens appeared on a charge of speeding. “Who made the condition?” asked Mr Levvey. Defendant: My mother. The Magistrate: Your mother is a wise woman. Defendant, who was earning only 30s a week, was fined 20s and costs.

The best polisher for good furniture and floor-coverings is << TAN-OL ,, —it is the choice of all efficient housewives.*

Trellis Brand Orange Cordial—the health drink for young and old. Cools and refreshes. All stores.*