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New Zealand Herald, Volume XLVIII, Issue 147683, 31 August 1911, Page 7

A euchre party and dance was held in St. -Benedict's Hall last night in aid of the school funds. In the {early part of the evening euchre was played,' and the floor was then cleared for dancing, which was indulged in by a large number. ' :

It is interesting to note that the feeling in favour of Mr. Laurenson's Bill for a universal Saturday hflf-holiday is rapidly gaining ground. Telegrams have lately been scut- our Auckland members strongly representing the desire of some thousands of shop assistants to have Saturday made the universal day throughout the Dominion. Hie management of Messrs. John. Court, Lid., backed'Hp the message , sent on behalf of over 300 of their staff by wiring. as follows to the Auckland... representatives: —" Our employees' appeal for universal Saturday half-holiday .heartily. endorsed by firm.'' . An entertainment by the ; Auckland Shakespere Society- will bo given at , (ho Jubilee Institute for tho . Blind this evening. Years ago a.young New Zealander'fixed rubber heels to' his boots. '■ His idea patented would have netted him a huge fortune; he let it pass! There may. bo others with .ideas' just as good. They should- not let. the oppor- ■ tunity pas's, ; but should .at : once consult a reputable firm of patent agents like Messrs. Baldwin and Rayward, 30, His Majesty's Arcade, Auckland, ;, who would if give them honest advice, and make their rights absolutelj secure. „ _ i Demonstrations of • hat-making have been given at the Bon Marche, Newton, who. have imported now machines for wire-shape making. The • demonstrations ■ h>,ve . attracted much attention. • • ' For Children's Hacking Cough at- night;' y food's Great Peppermint Cure,; 1/6, 2/6 . f: ,• •«.. ~ . '•» ; r; ; -V' V".