There was another Gala program in Leicester Square this evening, but instead of the usual galaxy of film stars it was snooker stars who were on show. The occasion was the reopening of London's best loved Billiards Hall, which used to be known as Thurston's. Picture shows: watched by Valerie Hobson, Miss Mary Newman literally sets the ball rolling by making the first break at this evening's opening ceremony. 3 October 1947