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Hokitika Guardian, 8 September 1920, Page 2

A donation of £2 2s. has been received from Messrs O’Neill Bros., Tetaho; tb the . Westland War Memorial fund,

•When buying boots tor your boy you want the best; always go to the “H,B” where good value is guaranteed. Boy’s Derby boots (10'to 13) 16s 6d, (1 to 2) 18s 9d, (3 to 5) 21s to 25s at the N.Z. Clothing Factory.

The ordinary meeting of the Westland County Council will take place at the usual hour next Tuesday. At 4 o’clock the same afternoon a special meeting will be. held to consider a notice of motion by the Chairman, proposing a loan no.t exceeding £3,000 for the purchase of rogd-fyiaking machinery to :n----plpdp a pipping niojbpr ' lorry, portable stonp c rusbgr, apjJ plpvafop, apd a road roller,

At a meeting of the Committee pf the West Coast Rugby Union held at Greymoutli last evening, a letter was received from the Bayswater Union offering £2O guarantee for a match between West Coast and their reps, to be played at Takaka.—The offer was accepted. It was resolved that a letter be sent to the Canterbury Union, thanking them for sending over to the Coast the champion Marists team, which visit would

a lot ojr good for Rugby Football on the Coast, As th,e gate receipts were not in proportion to"the cost of the trip, it ivas decided to ask the Caoterr bury Union to financially assist the visitors. It was resolved to write to the Southern Division, asking for finanial support towards the West Coast’s tour to Marlborough. For the purpose f having substitutes ready in case of any players being injured, it was decided that the selectors pick two or three reserves and instruct same to keep in training. Messrs J. Heffernan, T. Mclntosh and Markham were appointed selectors to pick the teams whilst on tonr.

Special line of cream serge, wide width 8s 9d; also cream gaberdine from 4s lf)d at Mrs J. Llojyds. That feverish feeling from cold in the head instantly relieved by “NAZOL.” Splendid for clearing blocked passages in nose and throat, |

Nice range of new seasons orepe do chines, georgettes and mousettes for dainty summer frocks at Mrs J. Lloyds.

The Borough Treasurer notifies in this issue the striking of rates and sanitary fee for the year commenced on Ist April last.

Members of Lodge Westland Kilwinning No. 88, are requested to meet tomorrow afternoon for the purpose of attending the funeral of Clio late W. Bro. James Bevan.

The annual meeting of the Westland Racing Club has been fixed for Friday evening, September 17th., when a statement of accounts will be submitted and officers elected for the year.

The usual weekly tournament and dance will be held in the Town Hall, Rimu to-morrow (Thursday .Sept. 9th.) evening, commencing at 7.30 p.m. /Gojod prizes for Eufchre. Admission 1/-. —Advt.

In the Mart this morning, Messrs W. Jeffries and Co, /offered by auction, the property on Kanieri road of Mr T. Crough senr. Bidding skirted started at- £6OO and went to £BOO when it was passed in. Private negotiations are now proceeding for the purchase. Another successful tournament was held at St. Mary’s Club Rooms last evening. There was a. good gathering to compete for the prizes donated kV Mrs G. Deidrichs. The winning proved to be Miss N. O’Connor, and the second Mrs Cleary. ' The first gent’s prize was won by Mr R. Robinson and the second by Mr Cleary. After the supper adjournment the hall was cleared and dancing indulged in, Miss E. Keenan supplying the music. Mr Thus Rouse had charge of the floor.

At the Greymouth Competitions yesterday the ladies National Song insulted: Miss C. Hopkins, (“Ye Banks and Braes”), 129' points, Ist: Mrs E, Stoop (“Angus Macdonald”) 127 points 2nd; Miss«M. Bruce, (“We’d Better Bide Awee”) 117 points, 3rd. Miss Beth Robertson, (“Ye Banks and Braes”) also competed. ‘The Judge paid a tribute to a lady competitor fop playing the accompaniment for a riial in the ladies’ singing events, enabling the rival to win first, but he was glad her generosity was not unrewarded as she had won the ladies’ national song. In this the winner, Miss C. Hopkins, displayed a really good voice, but lie would like the beautiful vowel sounds brought more forward and maintained l on the lips. Mrs Stoop had a few slight stumbles and bad not worked up a finale well. Miss Bruce had an ideal voice, but, despite her fine tone ailid feeling, her singing was defective in breathing and volume. I his defect sho could remedy.

Ladies! here’s some specials “H.B's” have marked down to clear. Ladies white canvas slices 4 and 5,6 s lid per pair; 1 only ladies’ patent strap shoe 15s (size 4); 1 only glace kid bar shoe (size 7) 9s lid; 1 size 5 patent two button shoe 19s lid; 1 size 3 tap ivHlqw calf boots 22s 6d; 1 size 4 glace strap slice 10s 6d, at the N.Z. Clothing Factory.

During a sickness a reliable Hot Water Bag is a treasure. Doctors and Nurses know NORTH BRITISH RUBBER BAGS are superior. The Unique stopper never leaks. See the brand jii neck of the bag.

“Ladies! Throw away old fashioned methods that spell drudgery! Do your washing with “NO RUBBING LAUNDRY and “GOLDEN RULE SOAR.” Economical and labour-saving.