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Auckland Star, Volume 304, Issue 304, 23 December 1926, Page 9

Away back in June, 1851, the French warship Alcemene was wrecked at Bayleys on the West Coast near DargaviUe, and it was to this place that a party of French officers from the warship Cassiopee, now in Auckland, made a pilgrimage yesterday. On arrival they were cordially greeted by Mr. F. A. Jones (Mayor of DargaviUe) and the Hon. C. J. Carrington, M.L.C. Unfortunately, the high state of the tide prevented the party getting a glimpse of the wreck, but they were, however, shown several relics of the vessel, including a portion of a mast. After an interesting talk with a number of residents of the coast they returned to DargaviUe, where they were presented with some copper spikes by Dr. Crump, a piece of oak by Mr. F. Watters, and a piece of iron from one of the masts and some copper nails by Mr. A. Webb, who also showed them some pieces of oak from the wreck which he had worked. Beware of accepting any kind of camera film. Use the moet reliable every time, and be sure of beet results. "Kodak" Film is British-made—the dependable film in the yellow carton. — (Ad.) 52 Lavender is incomparable for its delicate and refreshing fragrance, which gives it a charm all its own. Sold by chemists and drapers, 2/3, 4/6, 5/, 6/6, 8/6.—(Ad.) -JL __.-._^->_.