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Hokitika Guardian, 23 June 1921, Page 2

During the racing season now closing the Westland Racing Club paid in Government and local taxation £1,819 3s 6(1.. or an average of over £6OO per day for each racing day. Of the total £1775 went directly to the Government for taxation mainly arising from the me of the totalizator.

ill r.: 1/I utuinv-vHv«*»*» [ pwrww nun.y-w-—MH|BWf Tlu? Kokatnhi Dairy Factory closed down for the season on Tuesday last after a very successful season. North Island mails by the Maori connected with the M est Coast expiess at Christchurch tliis morning. Have you got a date, if not make one for the 3rd of August for the social event of the year, the Hospital Ball at the Drill Mall. It is going to he “some Hall,” so take care and keep the date open on the programme of your engagements.—Advt.

Trustworthy footwear for men, H.B. brand. Men’s Oxford hoots 28s 6d, box hide derhys 33s 9d, 34s (id, 37s (id, box calf welted dorbvs 39s 6d. Rpst quality shooters, 27s 6d, also full range of gum hoots, slippers, leggings etc. in stock at tli 0 N.Z. Clothing Factory.—Advt.

At a meeting of ladies yesterday afternoon in the Hospital Board rooms, there was an attendance of nearly twenty, Mrs Buchanan presiding. U was resolved to hold a Hospital hall in the Drill Shed on Wednesday, August 3rd. to he a plain and fancy dress masquerade. Misses Moore and Foster were appointed joint secretaries and the ladies present formed themselves into a committee to carry the function to a successful conclusion. Ihe ladies meet next Wednesday afternoon to make complete arrangements for the ball.

All the essentials to goodness and long service will he found in all “H.B” footwear for ladies. Ladies strong derby shoes 26s 6d to 355; court shoes, 29s (id; strap shoes, 28s 6d; strong derby hoots from 27s 6d at the N.Z. Clothing Factory.—Advt. On the occasion of the Prime Minister’s visit to Dunedin in February a deputation, representing the gold producers of Otago and Southland, waited upon him with the, object of seeming compensation for gold produced and sold during the period of embargo on export at a lower price than that ruling in outside markets. Mr Massey subsequently explained that the New Zealand Government had no responsibilility ill the matter, the Imperial Government having made arrangements for the purchase of gold in the dominion through the Bank of England, and promised during his visit Home to make inquiries into the matter. In order to ensure the question not* being overlooked, the following cable was a- few days ago sent to Mr Massey by Mr A. S. Cookson, secretary of the Mine Owners’ Association: —“Otago and Westland Mining Association trust the measures you are taking to secure for producers true value of gold purchased by Imperial Government during embargo will he successful.” The following reply was received from Mr Massey yesterday: “Telegram received. Taking up matter with Imperial authorities.”

H.B. quality footwear for boys and girls is the most economical. Try it! Bovs strong derbys from 19s 6d (with clamped d-urox soles or heel and toe plates) ; girl’s strong school boots from 16s 9(1; childern’s patent and glace lace and strap shoes all sizes, 13s 3d to 21s 6d at the N.Z. Clothing Factory.— Advt.

“NO RUBBING” Laundry Help has captured the woman’s vote. Also ours. “And so say all of us.”—Hokitika grocers, agents for “NO RUBBING.”

Ladies who have deferred buying their winter coats will assuredly welcome the fact that they can get a beauty now for 49s 6d, 59s Gd, 75s and 85s. They are all fashionable, smart and serviceable, and so good that Glasson’s, Wardell’s Buildings, Cashel Street, Christchurch, will refund the full purchase price on any one ol them if not in every way worth two* pounds more than the price asked. Furthermore, practically every colour is represented. Men’s overcoats in all sizes may he obtained at 555, 59s 6d, 755, 85s, 955. These are bedrock cash prices and are less than cost of manufacture at the present moment. Secure one now, they will never be so low again, and your size is in stock. — Advt.

The sensation of the season; great fall in Home prices. Schroder’s ready money having secured enormous concessions, arc now able to place thousands of pounds worth of bargains at lower price than any other “firm. Inspection invited. Schroder and Co. —Advt.

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Irritation In the throat, stuffiness in the head banished by "NAZOL.” Tip. Hut relief Grit n Nfiznl Tuhr.lor.

-.r rr Weather permitting .and with the permission of the Superintendent, the Municipal Band will play a programme of music at tire Westland Hospital on Sunday afternoon. i Messrs McGruer and Co distribute by inset to-day particulars of a two-days sale, Saturday and Monday next at Keller’s sample rooms of boots and j clothing. j On Saturday night in the Supreme | Hall a dance is being held by the* Kiwi j Football Club. Dancing commences at 8 o’clock sharp. Good jnusic. Good floor. Admission 1/-.-- Advt. Some time ago the Municipal Band requested the Borough Council to take j over their set of silver plated Besson , Instruments, the Council having agreed to do so the necessary forms having been prepared. Mr A. Andrewes, Town Clerk attended a meeting of the Band last week and took over the set of, instruments on behalf of the Borough Council. The instruments were then re-issued by Mr Andrewes, each member signing for his instrument as he received it. The set of instruments are valued at’ close on £6OO and are free of debt and are now the'property of the Borough Council on loan to the members of the local Band. Inhaled or taken on sugar, “NAZOL” gives wonderful relief from coughs, colds, or sore throats.