"The test of a city's greatness is the kind of men it brings forth." —Emerson. ¥ Judge the kftf ¥ jfe by its work in Auckland. The Auckland V.M.C.A. Boys' Department was recently described by Mr. Roy Brasted, Australian National V.M.C.A. Boys' Expert, in his report on his New Zealand tour as the FINEST V.M.C.A. Boys' Department south of the Line. MEMBERSHIP .. .. 775 Employed Boys 290 School Boys 250 Grammar School Boys . . . . ' 145 Technical School Boys . . .. 90 THE BOY OF TO-DAY IS THE MAN OF TO-MORROW. THE YOUNG MEN AND BOYS OF AUCKLAND ARE HER GREATEST ASSET. BY THEIR LABOUR— They Create Wealth. BY THEIR CHARACTER— They Determine the City's Morals. BY THEIR STANDARDS— They Set the Mark of Citizenship. BY THEIR PROGRESS— They Bulwark Auckland's Future. BY THEIR DEVELOPMENT-γ They Guarantee Auckland's Greatness. Realising; this, and knowing the good work done by the V.M.C.A., the Citizens , Committee is I earnestly taking up the i £16,000 Campaign, which £16,000 needed to STARTS OIN *° be «•»*•*«* further the * i«* » week. * good work £% I)/XY &v*ry already , donation is done. . m -- ,_ - valued. ' . I Give it Your Help I Mr. Geo. H. Wilson, Hon. Treasurer Campaign Fund, V.M.C.A. Buildings, Wellesley Street. Herewith please find £ (in Cheque, M.0., or Notes). Signed |g* )/Wt?ftsoJff%gr. > Address All who need Furniture \ Should Buy it Now At LAM BOURNES In view ot all the circumstances of scarcity and a constantly rising market, yon should not tail to take ad- ' vantage of prices prevailing at the present time. * We are living in abnormal times. Merchandise will continue to be scarce, with corresponding increases In price. These things you must consider. : These are plain facts, and yon who have homes or _^djR?WWB'" are °! furnishing homes, cannot afford to ignore \ Th * ra P erior quality, moderate prices, attractire ml&,£fel\\£(h, MM '■' tnfttlmKslMMi''S' /■ merchandise, we display, should be an inducement to X aQnWMMMIMffIiDm \ fWfflmMsllfflVnili yOU t0 Tisit onr big rarßilUn S Warehouse. ■UIiIIIhImmKI This i« sornethirsr quite new "°r Style and Comfort this in Upholstered Woik. t^j^gjggj^ggj^j^ggjggjj^glfggji^ buite cannot be excelled. Thoroughly up-*o-date in 811 Jz~~ -«=' 11 Upholstered in our own faeevery particular. W ?zr V tory by expert workmen. THE ARMIDALE SUITE, 3 pieces, Upholstered in Shadow Tissue. £24. ~ W. LAMBOURNE i ß s EKAT3IAWON COMPLETE HOUSE FURNISHER, t^O^PJLl^ O MEM * THREE LAMPS, PONSONBY, AUCKLAND. MT ° UB ""?•
MAKE BOOTS LAST LONGER! ' , You can effect a big saving in boot costs by using Plutol, a colourless, liquid dubbin, I that is nlso a dependable lather preservative Give your footwear a protective coat of Pluvol, and tliey will withstand wear and weather to a remarkable degree, besides being made damp-proof. Pluvol can be applied to black or tan alTlenttier goods.' Half-pint's V, pints a/0, at Shoe Stores, Saddlers and General Stores. 'If .Tour dealer does not stock, order from us, adding 4d postage for small and "d for lnlpe - w " olesale: Harold pehtband Ltd.. Strand Arcude, Auckland, anfl at Chrlstchurcb.—(Ad.) Parents! Test Wade's Worm Figs, wonderful worm HEADACHES Soon Go When You Take Dr. Cassell's Tablets. Dr Cassell's Tablets are the recognised modern remedy for Shattered Nerves, Indigestion. Kidney Weakness. Anaemia, and all Debilitated conditions "in young or old. Prices, 1/9 and 4/. Refuse imitations. Sick headache Is an indication of digestive trouble, nervous headache ; means disturbed nerves. To cure either the cause must be removed, ; and Dr. Cassell's Tablets are the means. They nourish every nerve In the body, and restore to the digestive j organs that natural efficiency which makes Indigestion impossible. DR. CASSELL'S TABLETS, The Sure Invigorators.
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Auckland Star, Volume LI, Issue 194, 14 August 1920, Page 15
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