January 1957

Film Producer Coming To Town

KirktonMr W. McQuitty, film producer of the J. Arthur Rank Organisation is visiting Dundee on January 16th and will speak on film production at the Albert Institute Museum Galleries at 7.30 pm. Those interested are invited to attend and there will be opportunities for asking questions. Mr McQuitty was the producer of the submarine film "Above Us The Waves"

Mr McQuitty has certainly been around. He was an explorer in Tibet, banker in China, Squash Rocket Champion in Sian, Psychologist in London, Soldier in India and farmer in Ireland.

Spring Wedding?

It is not too soon to place your order with DPM for the lovliest Wedding Cake. Single-teir, two-teir, three-teir. Also birthday, christening and anniversary cakes. All made from the finest ingredients.
D.P.M, 62 Mains Road, Dundee, Telephone 85251.

United Nations in YMCA Hall!

The magic circle's annual show in the YMCA hall on March 1st will be a colourful affair. All the artists will be dressed to represent different nations.

Highlights should be Stuart Leith's appearance as a teddy boy representing England! Johnny Geddes was the natural choice for Turkey. He always wears a fez when performing anyway. Bill Stewart will go as Scotland, Harry Carnegie as India, David Kidd as China and John and Eizabeth McGregor as Australia. France will be represented by two of Miss Wilma Dingwall's pupils who will do an apache dance.

J.M. Ballroom

School of Dancing, North Tay Street, Dundee, Telephone 645911
On or after Wednesday January 16th, classes and private dancing tuition will be given daily, including Sundays. There will be classes for scholars, immediately after school hours.

Artists - Illustrators Required

Required for staff or freelance work for woman's magazines. Apply by letter, with specimens to the Head Artist, D.C. Thomson & Co Ltd., Meadowside, Dundee.

The King And I

Capitol - Kinnaird
Present with great pride and pleasure your richest entertainment experience "The King And I" (U) with irresistible new star Yul Bryner and Deborah Kerr.
2.45 pm, 5.30 pm and 8.15 pm.

New Flat in MacDonald Street

The average cost of three and four apartment flats to be built in MacDonald Street (Hilltown area development) will be £1498 if cast stone is used on the gables and entrances to closes. This point has still to be decided.

Coconut Rolls

You can make them in a jiffy - Mrs J. McLeod, Clifburn Road, Arbroath.
Empty a small can of condensed milk into a bowl. Stir in coconut until the mixture is stiff. Form into rolls them roll in coconut. Decorate each with a cherry or angelica and place on greased baking sheet and bake in a moderate oven until golden brown in colour - about 20 minutes.

Inverness Break

Booking now for Easter - Bright House Hotel, Inverness.
Standing in own extensive grounds, 18 bedrooms, hot and cold water. Home baking. Children welcome under personal supervision.
Terms £6 10/- per week, children under 10, half price.
1 mile from Inverness station. Near frequent bus service. Fishing in River Ness.

Skating Lessons

Ice Rink Skating Lessons - Every afternoon and evening.. Boots and skates for sale or hire, please note that the end ice is now available until 5.30 pm on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday.
Dundee Ice Rink, Kingsway West, Dundee, Tel 85222.