Thoughts For The Times

Hokitika Guardian, 26 March 1921, Page 2

Thoughts For The Times

A Sentiment of the Times

If ever the day comes when no one is held responsible for Ids actions, that day will he a sad day for the worldOffenders will be protected; laws will he ineffective; and if the idea of the necessity for punishment survives by some strange freak of the public mind, it will he inflicted on the remains oi anoestrv, as in the historic cases of the regicides and a certain Archbishop of Canterbury, which may be read in t histories of Charles II and Henry MU. Be that as it may, if the world a >an dons the principle of responsibility foi the conduct of normal people, it \\\W ie an uncomfortable world to live in.

A notification appears in this issue stating grey duck pukeko and black swan may he killed from May Ist to 31st July. Th o Exclusive Blouse Coy, Christchurch, apologise for not opening on Saturday and announce that they are opening on Tuesday morning in Keller’s sample rooms. It will pay you to pay a visit of inspection as this display is something out of the ordinary.

At recent meeting of the executive sub-committee of the N.Z.R.S.A., it was decided to support Colonel Alitchell’s action in asking the Government to set up a select committee to inquire into the whole question of military .pensions. If the Government decides to set up this committee, the N.Z.R.S.A. desires the right of calling evidence ill support of its claims.

A reminder is given in connection with the euchre tournament and dance to be held ill St. Alary’s Club Rooms on Alonday evening, the prizes for the euchre being valuable ones. The first ladies’ prize is an O.C. polishing mop, the second prize a parcel of tea. The first gent’s prize is half a dozen of ale, the second prize a bag of coal. A plentiful supply of refreshments have been donated and good music has been secured for the dance. Admission Is.— Advt.

A protest was recently made to the Government by the New Zealand Returned Soldiers’ Association against the dismissal of returned men from temporary clerical positions in the Civil Service. In a reply received by the secretary of the association from the Public Service Commissioner, it is stated that the claims of such temporary employees are at all times considered as far as possible. “It is regretted,” states tho Commissioner, “that no promise can he given that their services will he retained. As a general rule, where there are two temporary employees, one of whom is a returned soldier, and it is necessary to make a reduction, the returned soldier, all things being equal, is retained in preference to others. When making appointments to permanent vacancies the claims of a qualified returned soldier are always fully considered. Tn this connection it should not he overlooked that returned soldiers have been given every opportunity of qualifying for permanent employment in the clerical division, and those who have neglected to avail themselves of the facilities which have been afforded have only themselves to blame.”

Schroder and Co. have much pleasure in announcing the arrival of their first shipment of millinery in velours, heavers, velskin, and the newest fancy straws. Also splendid assortment of furs Coney plush coats and the latest in tweed coats, jumpers. Inspection invited.—Advt.