Thoughts for The Times

Hokitika Guardian, 27 July 1920, Page 2

Thoughts for The Times

i ... Worthy Memorials. % We should realise liplY extrmiuiy important it is that \ye should givi; ■ Jiej most careful study to the election of suitable memorials if we cornu tor that nothing in the world can be so completely and simply moving as the record of dead greatness. Our task is t;o see that our dead are wort-lily c <>umemorated for our own sakps and for the sake* of those who ena'e aftei. A memorial is not in any sense a rev, arc. j for the honoured dead—they l ave amuch nobler rowrrd than that—b i; cur j memorials may, if they aro worthy, ; kindle many an inspiration in those who | study them. If we com temorate. let us commemorate by a memorial w'’ch • makes its appeal <o our imagination through the sense of rignt in the direct and simple way—by a memorial which ,by reason of its simplicity and force, can bo ,asiiy and er.ateii.lly remembered —and let its influence he di opened by a simple inscription which makes its appeal direct to the heart. The memoriJis should teli tb ir story --the story of saccit'mes ma le ami c'ceds nobly done—and provide not only a dedication of our dead to honour, but a dedication of ourselves to gratitude end peaceful endeavour.

Members of the Municipal Band are requested to meet at the Princess Theatre at 7.30 o’clock sharp to-night in order to play a programme prior to the Returned Soldiers’ picture benefit. It was mentioned at the Hospital Board meeting last evening that a grand hospital ball was to be held in September in aid of the building fund. The function was to bo on an unusually large scale.

In reply to a question by Mr 1. E. Y. . Seddon (Westland) the Minister for De-1 fence (the Hon. J. G. Coates) stated tha , the Government will provide fune- | rals for deceased returned soldiers at the j expense of the State, provided death I from war injuries occurs while under medical treatment or within twelve j months of discharge, and at all times in , cases of indigence. At the Charitable Aid Board meeting last evening Mr Breeze was an advocate for women having seats at the Board table, and suggested the local bodies should be asked to appoint lady . re]*rcsentatives when niaie vacancies at- j forded the opportunity. One of the ladies present in conjunction with the Benevolent Committee just set up, remarked that she thought the ladies 1 would object to the late sittings of the Board which she thought extended to > 1 a.m. (Laughter). This week special bargains at McGruer and Co’s great winter sale. Ladies grey extra heavy fleecy lined bloomers, usually 12s Cd now 9s 6d. Ladies drab corsets, sizes 21 to 30 inch, usually 12s Gd now 9s lid. Buslijnan’s Le Roy butterfly capes, now 19s lid. Whitebait netting, now 3s 3d and 3s lid per yard. Ladies glory gowns in navy und-grev Tobralco ,usually 22s 6d each, now 17s 6d. Ladies white cottpn bodices, short or long sleeves, usually 4s 6d now 3s 6d. Tile grput fall in prices continues. McGruer and Co., Spot Cash Drapers, Hokitika. The wrecked Paeroa was sold by auction to-day, by W. J. Jeffries apd Coy on behalf/of the underwriters. Start-' ing at £45 the bidding rose to £lO5, when the ship and effects were knocked down to a syndicate on behalf of the Hokitika Shipping Coy, jto the shareholders of which the plant will be offered and utilised if a suitabje steel hull can be acquired or built. Sajyagjng operations are xo be commenced fortljwitli, ,£ind the necessary plant is being obtained to-day.

A painful accident happened yesterday to Mrs Weils senr., of "Woodstock at the residence of her son Mr E. A. Wells. Mrs Wells was passing through the back door, when a loud explosion from a piece of coal in the fireplace so startled her ag tp cause thp ,elderly lady to collapse. In falling she fell in such a way as to dislocate her'hip. Help was immediately at hand, and the sufferer made as comfortable as possible. When medical help arrived, Dr Teichelliiann ordered the removal of the patient to the Hospital, where she is now an inmate. Mrs Wells is wed advanced in years, and from the nature of the aedent she will require to lav up for some time. When the brain gets |azy, try SHARLAND’S BEEF, IRON AND WINE. It repairs tho ravages of mental stress and imparts vitality. “We are grateful” for the kifjd things that ladies say about “REEF SMILING BOOT POLISH.!’ They can’t spy too much for it merits eypry flraj.se. 'lt is indeed a wonder!