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Auckland Star, Volume LIV, Issue 292, 7 December 1923, Page 1

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"The Million Dollar" to-morro .v. page 26. Scout banquet at the Richmond Hall to-night. Victoria Cruising Club's harbour races to-morrow afternoon. Point of leakage in the Remuera water main still undiscovered. Trotting at Claudelands to-morrow and racing at Tauranga. Rowing "At Homes" at West End and St. George's Clubs to-morrow. Partners in a Devonport firm have filed a petition in bankruptcy. Railway engine sheds at Ohakune i Junction destroyed by fire last night. Do not miss the new C.N. and A.M. Williamson serial which commences tomorrow. Makura, which is due from Sydney early on Monday morning, is bringing 94 passengers for this port. Morning call at Auckland Shock Exchange cancelled to-morrow on : account of the A. and P. Show. Claim by Official Assignee to commission on gift from mother to son when in financial difficulties upheld by Supreme Court. President Coolidge has delivered his ■ first message to Congress. His Budget discloses the enormous activity of the United States. The crew of the auxiliary schooner Kaeo, which was wrecked at Nine Island in October, arrived in Auckland last night by the Tofua. Auckland's combined Agricultural, Flower, and Dog Show opened at the Epsom Showgrounds this afternoon by the Governor-General. Japan is angling for legalised venue to take sealed liquor into Honolulu, and is anxiously watching the AngloAmerican agreements regarding distance limits at sea. Gift of "£2OOO more or lese" to a. little girl of six was the subject of Supreme Court case to-day, the question being whether "more or less" allowed the gift to swell to about £4000. The Auckland Grammar School has challenged the Christchurch Boys' High School for the Heathcote-Williams Shield. The match will start in Christ - church on December 18. For dainty hate and frocke, Lavioletta, Symonds Street. Sweet surprises.—(Ad.) Gifts that last, in great variety, to suit every purse; for babies, school children, ladies, gents, friends and sweethearts. These can be seen at a glance without wasting time or thought, at David Silk, Jeweller, Queen Street. —Ad. The busy corner of Karangahape Road is opposite top Queen Street, where E. Kitchener, Ltd., are featuring great varieties of summer footwear. —(Ad. Tempting offer, regardless of cost—9ct Gold Necklet Pendants, dainty and artistic, set with gems; usual prices, 42/, 45/, 50/, and 55/; bargain price, 20/. —At David Silk, Jeweller, Queen St.—(Ad.) No last year's toys at the W. and S. AU new at remarkably low prices.— W. and S. Department Stores, 38-40-42, Karangahape Road.—(Ad.) Earrings are most becoming this season, especially the jet black. Special display of gold-mounted genuine radionite earrings, in all shapes, 20/. —At David Silk, Jeweller, Queen St.—(Ad.) Hear Bunmand'e first-class band at Newmarket on Friday night.—(Ad.) K.K., of Karangahape Road, stand for high-grade footwear at low prices. Gent's stout box calf derby boots, leather lined, 19/6 pair.—(Ad.) Tidy girls please note —Large cut glass boxes, with ivoroyd tops, as hair tidies, 7/6. —At David Silk, Jeweller, Queen St. (Ad.)