THOUGHTS FOR THE TIMES.

Hokitika Guardian, 11 August 1928, Page 2

THOUGHTS FOR THE TIMES.

- Moderation in Alt, Things. More true happiness is gained from tlie moderating of pur desires than from the acquisition of great wealth.

I • • Turner’s notify tlieir list of the senson’s seed potatoes, also their list of fruits.

The All Blacks play to-day Eastern Province at Port Elizabeth. The third test match takes place on next Satnrday.

Ati- Seddon, M.P., accompanied by Airs R. J. Seddon, mother, and Airs Knox Gilmer, sister, arrives at Greymouth this afternoon for the week-end. To-morrow at the Anglican Church, Kumara, the young son of Air and Airs Seddon recently born to them will he christened, and the relatives are visiting the Coast for the purpose oT attending the service.

It was reported at the meeting of the Westland Competitions Society yesterday, that the entries received totalled over 300. In addition to the local entries, competitors were coming from Christchurch, Greymouth, and Ross. There were two entries for the choir competition, and seven entries for the playettes. Princess Theatre will be occupied next Saturday and following Alonday and Tuesday, and the daytime of Wednesday and the festival concludes on Thursday night with the big demonstration concert. Family or members tickets admit to all sessions of the competitions, excepting the demonstration. Seats for the latter event may be reserved and the box plan will open next week.

Tli match with Buller for the Seddon Shield is, after all, to he played at Nelson. The original motion passed by the Nelson Rugby Union to take tiio shield to Westport was passed conditionally upon no objections being received from other unions interested. The Bays’ Union, however, forwarded a letter to the meeting of the Nelson Union objecting to the proposed course; and in the circumstances the Nelson Union had no option but to uphold the objection and to play the match in Nelson. A motion to this effect' was carried, and. it was further resolved to inform the Buller Union that its challenge for the Shield holds good tor tli© match to be. played there on 2oth. August.

The funeral of tho lato .John Alurdocli took place yesterday afternoon, the remains being interred in the Hokitika Cemetery. . There was a considerable gathering of friends, testifying to the as tee m in which the deceased was held, while many wreaths were also sent. All the local bodies were represented, and many friends were present from Kumara, Ross ami other country centres where the deceased was well known. Over a score of motor' cars were in tl’.e procession, as well as many friends walking on foot, those present lieiug very representative of all sections of the c-om-munitny. A short service was held in the house, and the. interment service took place at the graveside, conducted by Revd. J. AY. Hayward, and Air W. Vickers, home missionary, Kumara. At the graveside Air Hayward spoke of the deceased as one of the worthy band of .pioneers who had played their part to establish the Coast. He referred to the uprightness and honesty of character of the deceased who was a worthy example to follow and had left such a sterling record behind him.

Constable J. Crowley, who for several years has been stationed as Alounted Constable at Greymouth, leaves to-day on promotion to take charge of the Ross station. Last evening he was farewelled by the Greymouth members of tho force, being made the recipient of a presentation, consisting of the latest edition of Professor Garrow’s 11 Annotated Crimes Act,” together with a handsome pocket wallet. In making the presentation. Inspector Mathew complimented the recipient on attaining bis first station, and extended him the best wishes of the staff for bis success. Senior-Sergeant C. li. Roach referred to the efficiency of Constable Crowley during his term here, and eulogised him for his courteous discharge ol his duties, and reliability. He also recalled bis own term of service at Ross, where be was sure the new charge would prove a congenial one. Sergeant J. Smytlie, Detective H. C. Mureli, and Constables Corcoran and Hay paid tributes to Constable Crowley, and extended tlieir best wishes. A suitable reply was made by Constable Crowley, who thanked his colleagues for their gifts and good wishes. Several musical items were rendered during the evening. Constable Corcoran succeeds Constable Crowley as mounted constable at Greymouth.