2. Definitions.- In this Act, unless there is anything repugnant in the subject or context,--
(a) "establishment" means a shop, restaurant or theatre;
(b) "day" means a period of twenty-four hours beginning at mid-night;
(c) "restaurant" means any premises in which is carried on principally or wholly the business of supplying meals or refreshments to the public or a class of the public for consumption on the premises but does not include a restaurant attached to a theatre;
(d) "shop" includes any premises where any retail trade or business is carried on, including the business of a barber or hair dresser, and retail sales by auction, but excluding the sale of programmes, catalogues and other similar sales at theatres;
(e) "theatre" includes any premises intended principally or wholly for the presentation of moving pictures, dramatic performances or stage entertainments;
(f) "week" means a period of seven days beginning at mid- night on Saturday.
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