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Auckland Star, Volume XLIII, Issue 303, 19 December 1912, Page 7

Two new lifeboats are shortly to be built for the Melanesian Mission Society's steamer, Southern Cross. This step has been rendered necessary owing to the present boats being somewhat too heavy and too old for further service. The boats will, in all probability, be built in Auckland, and the steamer will be equipped with them when she leaves on her next trip to the IslandThe annual Government survey, as well as Lloyd's survey of the vessel will be made in March next. Mr. Scott Colville leaves to-night for Wellington, to join the Kirkby Lunn Company as touring manager for "the extended tour of the Dominion. NECHWEAR SPECIALISTS—Charming displays of all the newest fashions iv ladies' neckwear. Real silk Maltese lace scarves, all prices from 2/6, a standard Christmas Preseint.—John Court, Ltd., Queen Street. —(Ad.) A YOUNG LADY'S PRESENT.—White Jap. silk blouse, Magyar style, deep yoke of white guipure lace, ironc mealy tucked, high collar of lace, shore sleeves edged with tucks. Only 7/11. —John Court, Ltd., Queen Street.—(Ad.) In the holiday rush we do not forget the boy and girl scout. All requirements we can satisfy. Special line scout hat 3, 2/6 and 3/3.—Geo. Fowlds, Ltd.—(Ad.) SPLENDID VALUE.—New shipment ladies' white muslin frocks, insertion and embroicLexy yoke, Magyar style, smart well fitting; only 10/11.—The J.C.L. Corner Store, Queen Street.—(Ad.) XMAS SHOPPERS._O_r estabEshment will remain open until 9 pjn. tomorrow (Friday) evening. We close as usual at 1 pjn. on Saturday.—Smith and Caughey, Ltd.—(___)