THOUGHTS FOR THE TIMES.

Hokitika Guardian, 16 December 1925, Page 2

THOUGHTS FOR THE TIMES.

Thapk In Enci.and. ‘•The state of tilings in England.' said Mr Tanner, a returned New /.<■:>- lander. to a.n interviewer, "is ahsolute|v i->tiini. Trade pretty well all round j, i >rrihlv depr ■(!, and lam afraid it will remain so until England starts in to protect herself. It is maddening for the Britisher who has been out here to go hack and sec what is happening. There was a time when British good' were wanted hv the whole world, and free trade did not hurt Britain's industries, hut- the situation since the war has entirely changed. England's overseas trade has fallen away and the Continental trade is nothing to what it was. yet every Continental country and America are still permitted' to pour goods into England practically free. Glider such circumstances how is it possible for England to pay high wages and keep her industries going.”

Air H. Williamson, veterinary surgeon is now- in Hokitika, and can bo found at the Red Lion Hotel, phone No. M2.

While iratlic is interrupted daily on the Otira service, Newman’s Motor service direct between Hokitika, Otira and Arthur’s Pass is running daily lor the convenient e of passengers, saving all delay en route. At a series of tests held last Saturday afternoon to decide who should form the team to represent the Hokitika Fire Brigade at the Dunedin Demonstration in February next, the following wore successful : Deputy Supt. J. Williams. Firemen L. Ross, Ronald Ross. R. Ross. C. Preston, with IT. Steele emergency. The death took place this morning ■’t Arahurn Rail ol To Okeroa Afoki Meihana (.Mason) a son of Air Open Mason of Arahurn. The deceased was 21. years of age and had been, in the employ of the Railway Department as a fireman, stationed at Ross. He had only been ill for a couple of weeks. He was a popular young man and general regret is expressed tit li is death. The residents of Hokitika and surrounding districts are reminded that Air K. Clmlerton, optical specialist of Wellington and Nelson, is again in Hokitika and will be remaining here till J p.m. on December 24th. Anyone desiring attention to their eves should consult him. his address being Keller’s Hotel, and they are advised to do so new- a-, Air Cholerion will not he able to visit the district for some time to come, June, 1920. being the probable time of his next visit.

A meeting of the Hokitika haw Society was held in the Taw Library on the loth inst.. Mr Park providing. It having been brought under the anti,.,. of the Society that unauthorised persons were acting as conveyancers, it was resolved alter considerablediscussing that, no action be taken with respect to past oifeuees but that in future all offenders against the provisions of "The Taw Practitioners Act" would he prosecuted. Tt was decided that the offices of all Solicitors practising in Hokitika would close tor the Christmas vacation from the 25th December. 1925. to the Kith Januarv ;()2ii. both inclusive. file report and balance sheet were approved and adopted. Air Park was re-elected President if the Society.

A radio message was received from the Governor-General's private seeretarv yesterday, intimating that while n Hokitika on Saturday His Excellency would he glad to visit the public hospital, til" mmveilient, and if the irraiigcmeuts could lie made also to address the school children and return'd soldiers. Arrangements are being made for a visit to the AVestland Hospital at I o'clock on Saturday afternoon. It is hoped it will he possible for the schools to assemble at the reception to the Governor-General at the railway station, where a platform i s to lie erected by the municipal nuthorities at the main entrance. The returned men are being asked also to assemble at t hai point to receive I licit- Excellencies. The territorials and cadets have been asked through the oilier commanding' the area, to form a guard of honour at the point of reception. All available hunting will he down and everything possible will lie lone to make the reception a very cordial one. Mr S. Ford will show their Excellencies over the dredge atSouth Hokitika. Mr Seddon ATP., will accompany the vice-regal party on the visit to Hokitika. Aleu’s Fancy Shirts, with collars to match Os (id to Ms (id at Hallensteins, Rcvoll Street.—Advt. Boiler Cleaning made easy, cost, cut in half when you use " .Mexican " Boil or Graphite. Gentle in action but very sure and won’t injure boiler. Booklet from R. P. Al. Manning and Co., 5 Bedford Row, Christ church.—Advt. The loveliest lot of Hats ever shown m Hokitika and the prices, 25s to -15 s, are so cheap. Fee McKay’s Millinery lisplav Saturday.- Advt. Ask for “ Nazol ” when you’ve got a cold. Quick relief ensured. Only Is lid for (70 doses. From all chemists and stores. Advt.