Thoughts For The Times

Hokitika Guardian, 9 April 1921, Page 2

Thoughts For The Times

A Wonderful Thing. Enthusiasm is the idynamies of your personality. Without it, whatever abilities you may have lie dormant. Yon may possess knowledge, sound judgment, god reasoning faculties, but no •one will know it until you discover how to put your heart into thought and action. A wonderful thing is this quality which we call enthusiasm. If you would like to he a power among men, cultivate enthusiasm. "People will like you better for ft; you will escape the dull routine of a- mechanical existence and you will make headway where? ever you are.—J. Ogden Armour,

We are offering a discount of 4/- in 1 the £ on linoleums and 3 j- in the £ on other house-furnishings for only another fortnight, so those requiring these lines would do, well to purchase now at Mrs J. Lloyd’s.—Advt. 1

Patrons are reminded the Returned Soldiers’ Association’s social and dance tendered to the Vice-Regal party takes place in the Drill llall at 8 o’clock. Entrance by the Town Hall door. The Koval Orchestra will supply the music.

Although January 25th is always associated with the birthday of Robert Kurils, there was, until 60 years ago, considerable difference of opinion as to the actual year in which the poet was born. Some of the disputants said 175!); others plumped for 1755. The controversy was set at rest by all entry in the Burns family Bible, to which was appended the signatures of John Tennant and James 1 oung. John Tennant was a near relative of Mr Charles Tennant, of St Hollox, whose library once contained a neatly bound edition of Burn’s poems, with an inscription by the poet himself.

A remarkable record of long service is provided by the Marriott family, a member of which, Mr Henry Marriott, retired recently on pension from the service of the London “Times,” after 44 years’ work at Printing House square. He and his brother Walter are the last survivors of eight members of their family, belonging to two genera, tions, who between them served the London “Times” for 305 years. There were originally three brothers, one of whom joined “The Times” service in 1840, and served for 58 years; his wife was housekeeper for 10 .years; and) their son worked in the composing mom for 46 years. Another brother, joining in 1843 had a record of 52 years, while his two Sons served tho firm for 14 years and 15 years respectively. The third brother served for 20 years, and bis son for 29 years.

Some of the farmers who purchased high priced land are feeling the pinch at present (says the Manaia “Witness”). Thie other day a man who had purchased a farm, paying £3.000 cash down went to the previous owner and offered to give the farm back, walking out minus his £3,000. The previous owner, however, did not want the place, as lie would have to pay a manager to look after the property. It was eventually agreed that the occupier should continue on the farm, with the understanding that if he could pay lie would, both parties realising that under tho circumstances the arrangement might work out for the best. On the oilier hand, those on reasonably priced land have had a good season, are likely to come out on top.

An unusual memorial to a soldier who lost his life in the war is to he erected on the Little Matterhorn on Mount Ruapehu. Tt, hears the inline of the late Mr Hugh (lirdlesktne, of Eastbourne, who, before be entered the military forces, was an officer of the Lands and Survey Department, and was an enthusiastic climber. The memorial is a tribute from his tramping friends, who selected for its position the height which he regarded as'his favourite. It consists of a small slab of blue granite; and during the Easter holidays a. party comprising Messrs W. H. Field, M.P., H. F. von Haast, T. E. Corkill, Stewart, Keller (2), and ♦.Johnson set out with the intention of placing it in po-i ion. Unfortunately the work of erecting- ; lie stone was interrupted by a severe storm, and had to he deferred. The stone meanwhile rests in a safe place.

Aii interesting exposure of German commercial methods lias been made at Washington by the president < f a ehemieal company manufacturing bromide and other products not derived from coal tar. This official appeared he fore the Ways and Means Committee of ti e House of Representatives to ask for a reduction of the duties on his products io prevent German competition. He told the committee that before the war lie entered the German market for the sale of bromide, and at one time had a good trade there, although competition was keen and profits low. One day a German came to his works in Michigan and said to him : “1 have come .here to tell you to do one or two things. Get out of Germany, or we will put you out of business in the United States. We have in Germany what we call the ‘Yellow Dog Fund,’ to which the manufacturer contributes one half and the Government the other half. We have in that fund at the present time 23,000,000 dollars, and we will put you out of business in the United States if you do not got out of business in Germany.” The American laughed, and told him to go home and do his worst, hut a few weeks later the price of bromide in the United States dropped to 10 cents below its cost of manufacture.

We are making a splendid display of seasonable novelties in the millinery, fancy and dress department. We shall he pleased to see von, and an early visit is desirable. Schroder and Co.— Advt.

Hundreds of thousands of motorists acclaim the unquestioned superiority of CLINCHER CROSS TYRES, under all road and climatic conditions. All garages can supply. Just Landed a consignment of 200 cases of choice apples—Pearmains, Jonathans, Pippins and Cookers (401 b. eases) 9/- to 10/- according to variety. ’Phone 9. Paterson Michel and Co.— Advt.

If you give reasonable notice, vour Truck will be fitted with NORTH BRITISH TYRES without the loss of an hour’s working. There’s an agent close to you.

For Children’s Hacking Cough, Woods’ Great Peppermint Cure