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Hokitika Guardian, 19 May 1920, Page 2

A new shipment, of 'Ladies wool Junipers and 'sports coats just opened out at Mrs J. Lloyds. An instance of how motor competition is creeping in against tho railways declined this week, wneli ior tho first time probably in the history of the Dominion a fully equipped theatrical company set out to tour the North Island in its own motor cars, accompanied by its own motor-lorry, especially fitted to carry the scenery and effects. Given fair average weatlfer the travelling is said to bo more comfortable, a halt can be made where desired, and a very considerable saving is effected in motor and express charges in the towns visited. During the deputation last evening Hon J. Grimmond drew the Minister’s attention to some figures comparing the East and West Counties. A line drawn across the island at the northern boundary of Westland and one on the southern boundary - showed that on the East Coast portion there were 98 Counties with an area of 12,69.5 square miles, a population of 79,502 and a rateable value of £50,297,729. As against Westland’s area of 4,420 square miles, a population of 4,087 and a rateable value of £594,674. Westland is a third of the size of the East Coast Counties. Westland .has a twentieth of the population of the East Coast Counties. Westland capital value is one'eighty-third part of the East Coast Counties. With these figures in view lie pointed out how impossible it was for Westland to carry on in the same manner as the East Coast Counties who had most of their mainand arterial roads made in the time of the Provincial Council.

The end in sight, Saturday May 22nd. last /lay of McGruer and Co’s, great Stocktaking sale. New- Seasons goods at further reduced prices. We have “stirred things up” where footw-ear and Drapery prices are concerned and the result is an offering of bargains that will appeal <x> you. McGruer and C 0.,. Greymouth, Reefton and Hokitika.

No cold can grip when “NAZOL” is used. A powerful .and penetrating germicide, it gives instant relief and •wards, off influenza. Colombo Teas, Coffee, ,aiid Cocoa. Cheapest and best in the market. Obtainable' at McLean’s store, Revell Street, Hokitika, and at Kumara Junction. Sole agent foi*. Westland.— Advt. Stop coughing! “NAZOL” gives instant relief, stops tickling, soothes throat soreness and huskiness. True home comfort with the “Unique” hot water bottle. Seams are heavily vulcansied, patent- stopper prevents leakage. On sale everywhere.