The Vancouver Sun from Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada • 28

28 THE VANCOUVER SUN: April 12, 1950 LONDON (CP) Houses in 1 Wells Way, Camberwell, haven't! been renumbered since 1867.J Postmen complain there are too many "A's" and Now Lon-j don County Council is being ask-i ed for a renumbering scheme. I Congratulations to DOMINION CONSTRUCTION Co. Ltd. On the Completion of RIDGE THEATRE PLUMBING and HEATING Supplied and Installed by Barr Anderson Ltd. MAr.

8548 1060 Homer Arbutus Barber Shop in the "Village" ARBUTUS at 16th Ave. Best Wishes for Every Success to the RIDGE THEATRE WALTER MACFARLANE Vice-President. DAVID MACFARLANE Ridge President Cheers 1 pilfer I mm t'KS: liilii Hi 1 1 I M' in 4 SEP' im.aui.jin) mi ii lihirigiiiiifii'ii'iMiiiiiJ iiiiiiliilliimiiMitmiKMii-ft'i-nr'innnM i ffl DIFFICULT PROBLEM POSED for David and Walter Macfarlane for an outstanding communal achievement. for our New Neighbors. May their splendid establishments enjoy all success and prosperity.

RIDGE PARAGON WOODWORKS LTD. FA. 7361 425 W. 5th Ave. HOSIERY and LINGERIE Acoustical Plaster Used for Control of Noise at 'Village' Completing the Arbutus Village modern suburban shopping area by addition of a beautiful theatre and a large bowing alley posed a difficult problem the abatement and control of noise.

Solution was use of "Softone" acoustic plaster, installed by Acousti-Ensign 716 Cambie. Described as the acme of acoustical efficiency, Softone attains a noise reduction coefficient of from 75 to 80, is incombustible up to a temperature of 2800 degrees and has an insulating factor of K40. Made from -ground cork and, mineral binders, the material binds to metal, lath, gyproc, concrete, brick, masonite, or any other clean, rigid surface. "Always Room to The New ARBUTUS VILLAGE 16th and ARBUTUS ST. LUXURY AND COMFORT go hand in hand at Macfarlane brothers' new Ridge theatre, 16fh and Arbutus.

In the picture may be seen a portion of the installation of 842 "Dunbar" seats, made in Vancouver. Spacious parking lots have been Manager of the new entertainment, enterprise is Lloyd Muir. Big opening is Every Conceivable Luxury Installed in Ridge Theatre Many hours were spent by the engineers perfecting the sound equipment, and the accoustics are perfect. A handsomely appointed candy bar is located on the foyer, done in mirror, leather, chrome, and gold tinted cedar and mahogany woods. projection equipment installed.

These projectors, two of them, are a masterpiece of theatre development. The sensationally new "activated nylon" screen is the only one of its kind in Canada, and is only now being installed in some of the leading showhouses in America. It' is not too much to say that the new Ridge theatre, 16th and Arbutus, is the result of a half cenury of research and inventiveness by the world's foremost designers and architects in cinema art. Situated in the Arbutus Village, a coined by newspapermen when David and Walter Macfar MARKET BASKET LTD. Groceries, Meats, Fresh Fruits and Vegetables Bakery and Modern Snack Bar A large streamlined SUPER MARKET catering to your everyday food requirements at the lowest prices in the city Opening Soon 15 Alleys for Fun and Recreation 5 AND 10 PINS Bookings being received for Summer and Fall leagues.

RIDGE BOWL 3.H. Pitman Props. G. P. Ithrow "The Arbutus Village 15th and Arbutus St." IN THE ARBUTUS It BOOMER DRUGS For Prescriptions Filled with Confidence, Drug Sundries, Tobaccos, Magazines, etc.

ONE OF FOUR STORES TO SERVE YOU AT 16th and Arbutus 4rh and Bayswater 67th and Oak Street 1896 West 57th Ave. lane set out to provide a civic centre" for the new Arbutus Ridge home development, the Ridge has 842 comfortable seats, beautiful design and decoration, a "crying room" for mothers with difficult babies, and a projection room with every conceivable device for showing good pictures well. PARKING AREAS People who attend will appreciate the extensive arrangements martp fnr oarkine. and shoppers CONGRATULATIONS and BEST WISHES TO" THE STAFF AND MANAGEMENT OF THE NEW ARBUTUS RIDGE THEATRE LUMBER SUPPLIED BY DEFIANCE SALES CO. LTD.

175 E. 2nd. (Just off Main) FAlr. 8651 We Offer Our Congratulations to DAVID MACFARLANE On the Opening of the NEW RIDGE THEATRE Built by DOMINION CONSTRUCTION CO. LTD.

in the group of modern stores of the Village will make good usej of these facilities. Three-paved: lots, each a block long, are pro-, vided, and wide sidewalks, bright lights and attractive stores make this area an attractive adjunct to the Arbutus district of all new Hundreds of imported plants beautify the shopping area and 1 EVENING Oft (Deauty Edmonton Kelowna Vancouver ARBUTUS Beauty Salon The Most Modern Beauty Salon in Vancouver. At 8 o'Clock of the most beautiful theatre in all Canada in "Arbutus. Village," 16th Ave. and Arbutus.

the theatre foyer. The Ridge) theatre, itself, in the opinion of; the owners, has no in any of Canada's suburban; GIGANTIC MURAL Hundreds' of feet of exotic lighted plant most' spacious deep foam-rubber seats and luxurious carpets, a gigantic mural of an arbutus tree, are included. Pastel soft leather powder room with mirrors and lounges the new babies' and child-' ten's crying room on the colorful mezzanine floor. All' the foyer and concourse and theatre interior scintillates with orchid white indirect lighting, and cunningly hidden spots. The smooth white stairway in chrome and bleached mahogany set off with entire wall towering Phone For An Appointment CE.

0331 In The ARBUTUS VILLAGE 16th at Arbutus The RIDGE THEATRE is to be complimented on choosing the utmost in comfort for its patrons: LUXURIOUS, WESTERN-MADE AIRFOAM SEATS SOFTONE ACOUSTICAL PLASTER and other BUILDING MATERIALS Supplied by Victoria Tile Brick Supply Co. Ltd. 2521 Maple (at 10th) CEdar9131 JOHN A. WICKSON, Manager Manufactured and Installed by DUNBAR THEATRE SEAT COMPANY 336 East 1st Avenue Vancouver, B.C. in spaming mirror.

In the brilliantly designed auditorium the -very best in newest equipment is installed. The Ridge has had the new Gaumont Kalee "President" Churches and Theatres Use B.C. Seating After successfully manufacturing modern luxury theatre seats right here in Vancouver, and i a 1 ling them extensively throughout the western provinces, a Vancouver firm has. its first complete theatre installation in the new Ridge theatre at 16th and Arbutus. In there are 842 eats, overupholstered and fitted with air foam rubber cushions.

They compare with the best obtainable anywhere. -After several years in theatre and auditorium work. E. L. Model Cleaners Dyers Alterations and Repairs ONE DAY SERVICE ON REQUEST We Pick-up and Deliver 2105 W.

16th Ave. Phone CE 9510 TTHiefflitire featuring Lots of Free Parking on our 3 huge parking lots. Largest theatre mural in the world. Beautiful air-foam rubber seats. Children's sound-proof crying room.

Luxurious deep pile carpeting. Thousands of feet of mirrors. Newest sound and projection equipment. Handsomely appointed candy bar. Scintillating neon lights and plant arbors.

And many other new innovations for your comfort and enjoyment. (Bert) Dunbar and his brother-in-law, Arthur Carlson, were convinced of the need here of a theatre chair factory. Down payment on an' order i from Fort St. John financed factory project set up at 174 P'ttt 'A CHILDREN'S WEAR Wearing A pparel and Shoes For Boys and Girls Phone CH. 5311 The New ARBUTUS VILLACE 3125 Arbutus west tourtn- and with one box of tools the partners went to work.

Now, a new, well equipped plant, at 336 East First turns out Theatre equipment such as the seats at the Ridge. It is interesting to note that Father Foran of St, Anthony's church in Edmonton has installed "Dunbar" chairs with foldaway kneelers. The new Salvation Army citadel in Vancouver has the firm's church type chairs, minus the kneelers. CONGRATULATIONS to NEW ARBUTUS VILLAGE Another Bright Feather In Our Expanding City The use of Softone Acoustical Plaster Treatment in the new Ridge Theatre and Bowling Alleys solves a major sound problem. This most modern theatre in Western Canada used Softone to achieve perfection in acoustical engineering.

Specialized Applicators KIS SACK BROS. PLASTERING CONTRACTORS 1 CE. 2644 2165 15th Ave. i Canadian Representatives ACOUSTI-ENSIGN LIMITED IT'S -THE Telephone CHerry 6311 Showing Fri. and Sat.

At Regular Prices J. Arthur Rank Presents LAURENCE OLIVIER "HENRY In Glorious Technicolor -PLUS SELECTED PROGRAM OF SHORTS Deadly Anti-Sub Plane Developed BURBANK, April 12 (BUP Navy patrol squadrons soon will be flying the deadly new anti-submarine plane, P2V-4. It can spot a snorkel miles away and launch torpedoes that invariably, find their target. The heavily-armed, long-ranging sub-killer is perhaps the most significant advance made to counter one of the most feared weapons that would be used in a new war; Russia has been reported reliably to have about 250 of the German-developed subs. Jolly Chef GRI LL and DELICATESSEN In the Arbutus Village ADMISSION PRICES ADULTS 40c CHILDREN 15e Saturday Matinee 18a TA.

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