One of the most tasteful and attractive shops in the new Strand Arcade is the one opened by Mr W. Sharland, chemist, of Shortland street. Not only is it elegantly furnished, but the window is a study in violet, a striking and artistic effect being produced by a harmonious and pleasing arrangement of fancy soaps. Mr Hooper, who is a fully qualified dispenser, has been appointed to the cbarge-of the shop, which should be a great convenience to Mr Sharland's customers in the upper part of the town.
The marriage of Miss Lizzie McMeehin, of Paeroa, and Mr Dilworth, of the Bail way Department, was celebrated on Wednesday morning, October 17th, in the Paeroa Presbyterian Church. The Rev. F. Bula officiated. A large gathering of friends were subsequently entertained by the mother of the bride, at her resi dence, when the usual toasts were pro posed and responded to.
The production of the ' Yeoman of the Guard,' by the Amateur Opera Club, is an event we are all looking forward to with anticipations of pleasure and enjoy ment. The committee and performers have been working most energetically for months past, and the production is ex pected to be one of the most successful of the Club's many successes. The scenery and costumes are new and handsome.
