THOUGHTS.

Waikato Times, Volume XV, Issue 1245, 22 June 1880, Page 3

THOUGHTS.

Eleven thousand Civil servants, or persona receiving Government pay, in the colony ! I couldn't think for a whole day atter reading it. It ought to set all of you thinking 1 , however, it* you are up to it. I wonder if Great Britain is civil servanted in proportion ? If so, she has 726,000 of them. Think of that and weep!

I think Mr Peddou should receive the thanks of the Burgesses for wronging himself to the extent of £25, and allowing them to have his little plot of ground for £375, and I think that each member of the committee who made the arrangement should receive also the thanks of the Burgeoaes, accompanied with a medal for each, which could be handed down to their descendants. The medals should be made of ginger-bread. The descendants would know what to do with them.

I never thought fiddling- paid so well, but I pee that George Jones, junior, has made it pay. He has fairly fiddled himself into the House. He and Murray can have a fine time of it playing duots when time hangs heavy.

I thought the bridge business would cud in something. I hear that the Hm'UVs penny-a-liner refuses to ci'onS to the east •^ide on account of the d:ins?eious state of the bridge ; but as he his shifted the ahakcs over to the we.»t side of tho river could he not use the btops 'r

Rv'U'euobwoul bciu^ ii x ..n oulor of tUu

day, I see t j at the CoimcU; have bought V 's chairs and linoleum (which' they do not require) at a reduction of 20 per cent. I think, however, that a, good trade profit will etill be left. ' ' Support local indubtry."

I think thnt when a man is made a Mayor something must go wrong with his internal economy. Not so very long ago Councillor Beale had it on " competent engineering authority" that the bridge was in a precarious state, needed to be looked to, and wanted screwing, &o. Now Mayor Beale has it also on 11 competent engineering authority" that the bridgo is quite safe — does not want screwing, &c Can any man explain these apparent idiosyncrasies ?

The burglarious engineer seems inclined to be rough on the four Waipa Councillors, and calls them nasty names. Fie, Thomas ! Fools, no doubt, they are, but idiots ! — don't say it again. I hear Sam. Sfceele is so ashamed of himself that he thinks of resigning. He saw Buttle on the subject but Buttle said, " Never mind, Sain., old boy, if we have made a mistake, let us cheek it out, and sit on him again." Sam. is re-consideiiug the resignation business.

I think Mr Naden a very nice fellow, but I am glad to hear that he has gone away, and I hope he has taken all pleuro with him. May he niver return if it is to be on the same errand Thinker.

The new Pure Cash System now being initiated by G. and C. will certainly prove a benefit to the public. It has been a great success in Sydney and Melbourne, and when strictly carried out the customer who buys at an establishment where the goods are marked low to ensure a rapid sale must be a great gainer. G. and C. sell their drapery, millinary, and clothing at such prices for cash as gh us the buyer the advantages of a shareholder in a co-operative society, without the risk of being called upon to bearaportion of the loss should the year's business preve unsatisfactory. Garlick and Cranwell will aim to retain the confidence which the public ha\ c hitherto shown them, and are dctirmined to give the pure cash system a fair trial; whether they gain or lose the first year. Country bu\ crs on remitting cash with order will be supplied with goods at co-operati\c prices ; just the same as though they made a personal selection. Furnishing goods, such as carpets, floor cloths, bedsteads, bedding, and general house furniture, the largest portion ot which is turned out at our own factory, will be marked at the lowest remunerative prices, and a discount of five per cent, will be allowed to those who pay at the time of purchase. G. &C. having realised the entire ■value of their stock during their late cash sale, the present stock is ni.w and chi.aply bought. An inspection is invited. — Garlick and Cranwkll, City Hall Furnishing Arcade, Queenstreet, Auckland.