Thoughts For The Times

Hokitika Guardian, 19 January 1921, Page 2

Thoughts For The Times

An Exchange op Confidence Needed. With a little less suspicion, a. little more trust, a greater willingness lo credit others with good faith end honourable' intentions, and a greater disinclination to attribute unworthy motives, many of our difficulties would disappear; and if, as a nation, we made —and kept—a New Year’s resolution to work together in greater harmony the future would speedily bring a rich reward.

Ladies’ Lisle arid gauze stockings; a splendid range in fawn and grey, to be jobbed ait 4s lid pair, nigger brown Lisle hose to be 3s lid pair, white Lisle to be 3s 3d, white art silk ankle hose 4s 6d and 5s 6d, all this week at the N.Z. Clothing Factory.—Advt. A perfect day was experienced for the schools excursion to l>ake Mahinapua to-day. The morning broke cloudy, but 'by ten o’clock the .day was perfect. A large crowd filled.the carriages of the excursion train, the day l>eing observed as a general holiday in tlie town. The Town Band accompanied the excursion. The return train is due to arrive at Hokitika about 6 p.m. The fall in the price of sugar in the United States and Cuba alone is estimated to have ended in a loss of

£50,000,000 to dealers in those countries. Stocks in the United Stxt.es are computed to amount to over 2,000,000 tons. The Attorney-General ‘ms inves. tigated the whole position, and has come to the conclusion that competition, speculation and increased costs were responsible for the situation. One sugar estate on the fall of the market lost £OOO,OOO alone. But the real cause of the trouble was one lo which too little consideration is given. It is that English and Canadian buyers cam©/ into the market as buyers on a largo scale. Then speculation commenced, and with buyers wanting sugar and speculators operating further consumers iset about purchasing until prices reached an unprecedented level. After that came stagnation and then the collapse.

Ladies model hats reduced to lass than cost. Ready to wears all reduced. Straw hats from 1/6 upwards. Georgette and Ninon blouses to be cleared at 32/6 each, usual price 47/6 to 75/-. Big cuts in sports coats, skirts and costumes at Schroders great sale. —Advt.

Better crops when NORTH BRITISH GARDEN HOSE is used. 'Regular use is assured by its splendid condition alwavs. No leaking. All hardwaremen.

The beneficial remedial powers of WOLFE’S SCHNAPPS are acknowledged everywhere Use NORTH BRITISH GARDEN HOSE this spring and summer. Best, and lasts longest. Obtainable from rubber and hardware stores everywhere.

A great array of Xmas gift goods in drapery, fancy goods, men’s wear and toys for the children now ready for your inspection at McGruer’s. Call earlv. —Advt.