Thoughts For Times

Hokitika Guardian, 31 January 1922, Page 2

Thoughts For Times

Shortcomings. The Public Works Statement contains excuses for very small instalment of the policy of concentration announced with such courage by Mr Coates on taking office that he almost appeared in a; halo, and] pious promises of further instalments, while there is also promised “a rtew system which is proposed in connection with appropriations for roai’s and bridges.” This new system, if the promise materialises, will give the most backward districts the largest votes, while the district and resident engineers are to he brought m--1 to consultation with local bodies with a view to 'promoting better understanding and combined purpose and effort. If the intention is to direct, expenditure on public works according to the needs of the different parts of the country, it seems a pity to 'postpone indefinitely such a reform and rather odd for the Minister to assert, as he does by implication, that expenditure now is now according to this obviously just and sensible principle.— Lyftelton Times.

Tihe Lyric Concert Company will give a variety entertainment at Longford Hall, Kokatahi on Friday evehing next, commencing at 8.30 p.m. A dance will follow. The Wakaiti arrived from Okarito in the early morning with a. cargo of sheep. The boat had some difficulty in reaching port owing to the heavy northwester blowing.

It is notified by the Bank of New Zealand that the Ross receiving agency will in future be opened fortnightly on alternate Saturdjays,, commencing on 4th February, the hours of attendance being 11.55 a.m. to 2.15 p.m. The A and A stores will inaugurate next Saturday a special cut price day for cash only. All the special prices

will be marked up in plain figures in the windows, and on the goods displayed in the store. Hold your monthly Ojrd'era till aftei- (Saturday. Further announcement in. regard to Saturday’.s special price list will be made in these columns later in the week. The bush fires up the Grey Valley endangered several structures last week. On Friday evening Te Kinga sawmill narrowly escaped, as some timber near it was ignited. The danger was overcoihe by the manager, Mr J. Wright, late of Kumara Junction, who sounded the mill whistle, and willing assistance was quickly forthcoming from the employees and their womenfolk. After a fight lasting for about two hours, the flames were extinguished. The schools re-open on February 6th. next. Now is the time for parents to think about the school outfits. H.li. can supply school outfits that will give the beet service. School hose, 3s 6d to os lid.; school shirts, 4s lid and 5s lid; school pants 6s lid and 7s lid; school jerseys 7s to 10s 6d; school ties la 3d; school hats, washing, Is lid; school varsity suits, 19s 6d; school boots,, all sizes at the N.Z. Clothing, Factory.—Advt. Mr T. G. Shilton, a Presbyterian Home Missionary, has arrived in Ross, and began his work on Sunday last. Mr Shilton, who is married, with two young children, has had several years’ experience, and comes with recommendations from the Superintendent of Home Missions. His sphere will include Ross, Ruatapu and South Westland. The administrator, of the W estland Museum, Mr G- A. W ood, advises the receipt from Mr James Burns, of Sydney, of a gift of 25 cabinet specimens of Australian birds and two of Pliillipine squirrels. Mr Wood says that in conversation with Mr Burns he casually mentioned the work of the museum, when Mr Burns offered to endeavour to get some with this result. 'Mr Wood desires the warm acknowledgment of the Museum Committee to hg marie known. A very smart lot of Jersey , jumpers, American crepe de chine jumpers, also pinafore blouses suitable for the holidays are creating a great demand at Schroder and Co’s; who also stock a fine range of ladies’ hose, and silk underwear.— Advt A sincere and genuine sale with each ■uid every article substantially marked down is what you got at McGruer s great summer sale, connnneing 1* ridav • dan. 27th. Come prepared to expect J big bargains. Special purchase of 56 ! cases of job line new goods at onethird of usual price. A big rush will set in. Get down early. McGruer and Co., Hokitika and Greymouth.— Advt.