THOUGHTS FOR THE TIMES.

Hokitika Guardian, 13 May 1929, Page 4

THOUGHTS FOR THE TIMES.

THE AMERICAN VIEWPOINT. The war was a terrible calamity and the losses and hardships which it caused to the people of Europe are deeply deplored in the United States, but the people of the country (America) never had been accustomed t i consider themselves as part of the European political system, and have not thought that they had any r--sponsibilty for the war or the conditions which led up to it. Their viewpoint and feelings must he appreciated to have a proper understand in >■ of their attiucle toward the war and the debts arising from it. -New York Banking Journal.

The fortnightly dances in the Upper Koiterangi Hall will be commenced on Wednesday, May 22nd. The usual social will be held at St. Mary’s Club to-morrow (Tuesday) ™ evening at 8 o’clock. Good supper.— Advt. Considerable interest is now being shown by intending exhibitors at the Kokatahi-Ivoiterangi Winter Show, entries tor which positively close on Friday evening next with Mr T. Ecclesiield, Kokatahi. A very generous schedule has been arranged and appearances point to there being a very tine collection of exhibits. . Superior Quality Hose just landed from London by McKay’s—“Violet Ring” full-fashioned Trepoint Cashmere Hose, .eight new shades, 6s fid; “Nulastic” expanding tops Cashmere Hose, six new shades. 5s 3d; “Lady Jane’’ pure silk full-fashioned Hose, twelve shades, 10s 6d pair; “Kayser” pure silk slipper heel, 11s 6d; half-heel 13s lid pair. Also hose of deeper quality at McKay’s.—Advt. “ Yes, We have some Pyjamas,” just the nice heavyweight for the cold weather now approaching.—Addison’s, ’phene 89.—Advt.