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Hokitika Guardian, 10 December 1927, Page 2

To-day and to-morrow are set apart specially for the "Westland Hospital Appeal Fund. The effort is to raise £6OO and it would appear by a united effort the goal will be reached. The appeal will carry with it a Government subsidy of £ for £. so that whatever sum is raised, it wifi be doubled finally by the time ft is handled by the Board's treasurer. This fact is an encouragement for free nill offering, and there is no institution more deserving of such help and support. The local hospital is come-

thing to he proud of, and this appeal affords an opportunity to all to help. 11l the general course the privilege is reserved to the ratepayers to contribute through the rates, but there is the opportunity to the many who are not ratepayers directly to assist. Christmas, the time for spontaneous giving, is at hand, which makes the present occasion more opportune still for practical help from those who are not contributors. There are various ways open for all to help, and in the direct nppeals to-day and to-morrow there should be a very ready response. An. adequate sum raised, would also show a practical appreciation of the work of the Board .members who give sn'miich of their time and ability towards the good management of the institution. Finance must often be an occasion for concern, for money does not always come in as readily as necessities arise. Relief) in that respect will always ho welcome, and the contributing public will therefore be assisting very worthily by giving as readily and promptly as their means now will allow. ’Tis a good and worthy cause.