Thoughts For The Times,

Hokitika Guardian, 18 October 1920, Page 2

Thoughts For The Times,

Taxation from Land, If Mr Massey will turn his attention to the Land Question and consider the meaning of the enormous increase in Land values and the constant growth of large estates during the past few years, h 0 could speedily discover new sources of revenue which, if judiciously handled, would supply most of his country’s needs without pressing heavily on the wage-earning classes and the poor by raising still further th e High Cost of Living.—" Political Comment.

The Hokitika Football Shuthern Divi- J Bion Committee meet to-night at seven o’clock sharp, usual place. Last meeting for season, —Advt. Messrs M. Houston notify that tlieir special sale of store bullocks at Kokatahi saleyurds will take place on Friday j next instead of Thursday as previously . arranged. j Messrs W. Jeffries and Co. will sell by public auction on Friday next at 2 p.m. on the premises, Ross, the wellknown butcher’s shop and buildings of G. Rea. We regret to record the death of Mrs Appleton, wife of Mr Ernest Appleton, which took place yesterday at the residence Upper Gibson Quay, after an illness extending over some time. The deceased was a native of Victoria and 66 years of age, of which period, 60 yearß had been spent in New Zealand. Married in Ross, the deceased has reared a family of seven. There are four daughters (Mrs Olson of Invercargill, Mrs Smail of Dunedin, Mrs G. Anderson of Hokitika, and Miss May Appleton), and three sons, (Arthur, Robert and Ernest). To the bereaved husband and family, will be extended the sympathy of a wide circle of friends. Linoleum! Linoleum 1 We have just landed a high quality linoleum, up-to-date patterns, at a reasonable price. Inspection is invited.—Schroder and Co. —Advt.