Thoughts For The Times

Hokitika Guardian, 3 December 1920, Page 2

Thoughts For The Times

Ouu English-Speaking Ally

“America, with all her power, owes much tp England, but let us not forget, that we owe much tp America. Her interests and ours are ipterwoven through a million ties. It is vital for her, I believe, for us, I know, for the world I fegl sure, that she and we should work together in friendship hasr ed on mutual respect and nnderstandr > > Sir A, Geddes British Ambassador. _____

Children like WADE'S WORM FIGS. Safe and certain remedy for worms. When there’s a better solid Truck Tyre than the present NORTH BRITISH, the North British Rubber Co. will make it. Agents and service dealers.

Why walk when you can buy a new bicycle at Toohey’s, fully equipped and guaranteed for £l3 10s?—Advt. We are showing a splendid lot of boys’ clothing at very 7 much below ruling prices. Ladies and maid’s costumes shirts, coats, oil Baize shelving 8d per ward. Marcella quilts all at much below ruling price tit Schroder’s. Come and see for yourself.—Advt.

The Commission appointed by the Government in connection with Greymouth Harbour affairs'will visit Greymouth about the second week in January, 1921. The Commission will undertake the definition of the boundaries of the rating area provided by the Bill, and will consider other matters relative to the affairs of the Harbour Board.

An unfortunate accident, involving the loss of a motor car owned by Mr H. H. Smith of Greymouth occurred at Paroa about 7 o’clock on Wednesday evening. Mr Smith, accompanied by Mr McCafferty, was returned from Hokitika where he had been in business. Whilst passing through Paroa Mr Smith stopped the oar and got out to have a look at one of the tyres. When getting into the car again he put his foot on the cause the car immediately broke into a sheet of flame, Messrs Smith and McCaffetry l'ust managed to get out in time. Procuring a bucket and a shovel from a house near-by they threw water , and earth on to the car but without ’ result. Then, with the idea of saving a portion of the car they pushed it into a pond near Mr Stevenson’s residence.. The car was wrecked completely. There was no insurance on the car, which was 1 a fine Chevrolet. The loss to Mr Smith will therefore bb heavy.

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