Thoughts For The Times.

Hokitika Guardian, 20 October 1920, Page 2

Thoughts For The Times.

If a Wave of Depbession Comes. Should unemployment become general in England, and thousands of men are looking for work, the influence of the unions will fall to zero. In prosperous times, when Labour is in demand, the workers may collectively and individually obtain almost any wage they demand, and prescribe their own conditions as to hours and output, hut this ■will alter if there is competition for em ployment, and the unions would be powerless. They could no longer threaten the employers, and they would become a negative influence un+il labour adjusted itself to the change. 'No one wants to see this state of things, but the British workmen are doing their utmost to bring such a condition about-.

A long night dance will be held in the Kanieri Public Hall on Friday, Oct. 22nd. Good music and efficient M.C.— Advt. Messrs M. Houston and Co. in another column, announce their Wataroa sale of live stock, which takes place at Wataroa saleyards, South Westland, on Wednesday, Oct. 27th.

Ladies! See tb© latest models in foot, wear, also the everyday street shoes and hoots this week at the “H.B”. Ladies Glace Courts 32s 6d, 33s 6d, and 355. Patent courts 33s 6d and 37s 6d. Glace Derby tie ifhoes at 37s 6d at the N.Z. Clothing Factory.

Children as well as adults like to have their feet encased in Popular ‘‘H.B.” footwear, everything in juveniie boots and shoes can be had at the “H.B”. Children’s boots and shoes, 6s lid to 20s according to size. s Boys’ Derby© 10 to 13, 18s. 9d ;1 to 2,21 s; 3 to 5, 23 sat the N.Z. Clothing Factory. Better crops when NORTH BRITISH GARDEN HOSE is used. Regular use is assured by its splendid condition always. No leaking. All hardwaremen.

Linoleum! Linoleum! We have just landed a high quality linoleum, up-to-date patterns, at a reasonable price. Inspection is invited.—Schroder and Co. —Advt.

A frettish boy—a wise mother—a bottle of IMPEY’S MAY APPLE-a good dose—a few hours—a well boy. Singers and public speakers find “NAZOL” unequalled for preventing or re. lieving huskiness and soreness in the throat. Can be taken anywhere.