Thoughts For The Times.

Hokitika Guardian, 7 February 1920, Page 2

Thoughts For The Times.

Wjio Ann Tiik Middle Cl, ass? They have dignity above Labour yet live tliereon. There are now only Plutocracy and (Democracy! J.l'l the •comim? struggle the middle tfiass must-decide to which thp.y belong. The middle ejass are the neutrals in the great class war between the worker.? and the exploiters. Thev always support the side which looks like winning. The middle class are those who offer their spats to the women on the Underground. They are the patient asses who hcai most of the burdens of State and do not. even bray a protest. They a,re likened, unto the strengthgiving part of a sandwich, even unto the meat between two pieces of bread.

one buttered and the other not. Twentieth -ceil tu rv civilisation has evolved a. new trinity—the trinity of Capital, Brains and Labour. Neither can be effective without the other. They are inter-dependent and co-equal. In 01,10 of these three divisions each member of of civilisation must, be ranged, and the middle classes, supply W brains for tlie other two classes, Capital and Labour.

Due to arrive per Regulus on Monday, 100 i cases of choice tomatoes. Paterson Michel and Co. Ltd. (Phone No. 2.)—Advt.

Referring to the recent picnic held there, a writer in the Grey “Star” says:—Lake Mahinapua, in softness of outline, delicacy of mould and harmonious proportions is most beautifully set within gently undulating bounds, buttressed and skirted by sturdy trees, forming alcoves and vistas on its curv- j ing margin, the whole making a scene ■ pleasing to the soul. Wild ducks and | birds of many descriptions abound and . grown tame through being unmolested add beauty to the scene, and are ever ready to receive tit-bits from picnic parties on the shore. The bush track from the station to the lake proved a delight to hundreds who promenaded in the cool shade oif the overhanging foliage. These magnificent trees, 5 ' lit with a blaze of rata, form a canopy which extends for about half a mile and blocks out the light of the sun, except in places where his rays strike the ferny grounds. Bush clad from the summit of the hills to the water’s edge with evergreen forest the lake presents a scene of grandeur and beauty, but view ed some distance from the shore when the sun is gleaming on the crimson of the rata, it fills the spectator with awe and delight. Description must always fall short of adequately picturing Mahinapua. As a picnic resort, as a beauty spot or as a favourable promenade it forms a fascinating picture which must be seen in season to be properly realised. '

Saturday, February 7th, starts off the great clearing sale of the John Cohbe Ltd. £35,000 Feilding stocks. This great buying opportunity gives McGruer’s tlie great chance and pleasure of offering more and giving greater value than any other firm in. the Dominion. Tiiis large stock was bought at half market rates; it is going to be sold at such bargain prices that will compel shoppers to rush our stores. Look out for big bargain lists circulating through this newspaper. Pay a visit early, —c.Gruer and Co., Sppt Cash Department Stores,. Hokitika and Grevmouth..— Advt,

If you want real bargains you piust visit Schroder’s great clearing sale, which is now on. Inspection cordially invited. —Advt.

Stationers and Storekeepers,—kindly call at vour earliest to see our new stock of “THINKER” and "KEEP SMILING” Writing Tablets, “THINKER” Pictorial School Exercise Books and Note Books, also ‘GOLDEN RULE” Rulers with edge. Best for every- Home—Win, Perry and Co, Ltd. —Advt.

Schroder and Co. have much pleasure in announcing their great clearing sale of surplus stock —in hats, costumes, boys’ clothipg, remnants, etc. It will pay to visit this sale.—Advt. When von ask for SHARLAND’S FLUID MAGNESIA don’t take anything “just as good,” but get STTABLANT)S. Best that money cm buy.