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Auckland Star, Volume L, Issue 187, 8 August 1919, Page 4

Detailing how the children had assisted ■.: to raise funds on behalf of the school,"* Mr. W. Bean, headmaster of the Syden-.; ham School, created much laughter at - the ceremony in connection with tie I opening of the new school on Saturdaj 'by saying it was wonderful the number ■ oi bottles that could foe collected in Syd- . enham. In one day the children had • gathered 5,064, which realised £24. "We I don't want medicine bottles," added Mr.-' ' Bean, " we only get 6d- a dozen for them,'. I but if you save up the beer bottles, ■ which fetch. 4/ a dozen, you will do welL" - A sensational attempt at robbery with violence is reported from ilasterton. Hγ. Robert Westfield, a commercial traveller, was attacked on the early hours of Saturday morning in a Masterton boarding-house. He received _ a heavy 'blow on the head, and not being stunned he pursued his assailant. The § latter, however, escaped Iby a fire-escape. A man was taken into custody on suspicion, but was later released. Mr. Westfield iad a considerable stun of money- , in 'hig possession. Yesterday was the busiest day In history of the J.CX. Store. Crowds of E eager customers thronged every department the whole day long. Economists Should take advantage of the - sale prices now everything is reduced.The sale ende Monday week.—John Court, Ltd., Queen Street. — (Ad.) Fowlds for fine goods and fair prices- - Boys' felt hats, good line, at 8/6.- The | Juvenile Outfitters, Victoria Arcade. Aα. Fine knitted gloves in grey, white, brown, selling at 1/, 1/6 pair at Ashleye Busy Corner, Newton.—(Ad)