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Hokitika Guardian, 9 August 1921, Page 2

.IrixJiNO from the remarks of the Am(,i ican President the world can afford t ; 1,0 very optimistic regarding Hie lining disarmament conference ol the principal nations covering the Grout Powers. Hitherto war has been considered the means to end war. During the progress of the Great War itselt il was said very often that it was a war to end war, but, alas, that was not t : result on the face of things. Still the lessons of the Great War to those nations which participated in it, were not without effect and there is a longing and a keen desire for a secure peace. Now from a peaceful beginning so far as the relations of the nations concerned are affected, a move is being made to establish a scheme for general disarmament so that a great war can never again be possible It is a great ideal worthy much sacrifice to achieve and the outcome might well be waited with bated breath. The same goal was aimed at by the League- of Nations, which by the way was fashioned after the wishes of the ex-President of the United States. The change in Government and the 'bane of internal politics thwarted success through that channel, so the incoming President has designed a fresh scheme, which while apparently not so complete in its design, is |e s s unwieldy and may in the end prove more operative. The success depends on the measure of good faith with which the principals enter upon the great undertaking. There is occasion enough for national sincerity for the draining effect of war and the everlasting preparation for war, apart from all the horrors of war, is reason enough to press the nations into concrete action. President Harding i hopeful for success. Bo far as event - are now trending, there is good reason for this hopefulness, and if the great stroke of .international business can lie brought to pass, it will be the crowning event to the outcome of the lessons of the Great War.

Tiik recognition of Dr l’eiehclmann’s long and faithful services to the Westland Hospital by the members of the Hospital Board last evening was well deserved. For almost a. quarter of a century the' worthy doctor was a most efficient officer, and the citizens’ tribute last night, no less than that of the Board members testified to the useful stewardship served. Dr Teichelmann found time during his lengthy residence here to adapt himself veiy agreeably to the local '■ondition.s, and while being pleasant and affable, I was no less a careful .administrator. The internal history of the local institution during his long regime is a testimony to the consistent value of his services. He was a careful, conscientious medical superintendent who safeguarded the affairs of the institution very zealously. -In his private practice his duties carried him far afield, and his popularity has never l>een dimmed. He was ready to assist the town and distinct, outside the scope of his profession, and did good work on various local bodies including the Borough Council, Harbour Board, I ibrurv Committee and Acclimatisation Society. His mountaineering efforts were of great advertising effect, while bis interest in photography proved a very useful vehicle for spreading notable scenic views of Westland practically all over the world. lii sport lie has been a very active member of the Tennis Club, and in an honorary capacity assisted the Racing Club as lion-surgeon. His engagement here has been a useful and busy one, and it cannot he said he has shirked his public duties. Last, vet most important of all, was his ready services in the war. Hokitika will appreciate Dr Toiehelmann at bis true worth and there will he pleasure and gratification in the knowledge that his very useful services were recognised in a public wav hv the body In which he rendered such faithful service.