THOUGHTS FOR THE TIMES.

Hokitika Guardian, 13 December 1922, Page 2

THOUGHTS FOR THE TIMES.

A Faulty System. I To dump overseas immigrants into a Dominion struggling with a domestic problem of unemployment is worse than thoughtless. This country, rightly and sensibly governed, can sustain a much larger population than it at present carries, and it can improve the general prosperity’ oi the country by gaining additional population. But a Government which disregards economic ( factors and leaves everything to chance lays itself open to rebuke. New Zea- . land must seriously consider the matte! of inter-imperial migration. In, the past this matter has been bungled. In the future wo must have qi\ intelligent system.

Remember the early shoppers get the bargains! The gift and holiday geason is right on us now, so prepare* by shopping at Lloyd’s. A few of our numerous lines are set forth in another column,' and enquiries either by ’phone or in person will bo welcomed.

The Sale of Work in connection with th© Methodist Church opened this afternoon and will be continued this evening when there is to he a, special attraction in the form of a musical treat by the Hokitika Orchestra. Owing to the inclement weather, it has been decided to continue the sale tomorrow afternoon and evening.

The Royal Troubadours concluded their two nights’ season at the Westland Opera House last evening when another enjoyable programme was given on similar linos to that of the previous evening. The various performers were well-received, special recognition being given to Miss Hawthorne, who presided ably at the piano, and played a charming pianoforte solo, and who joined with her sister in a couple*of very pleasing duets.

.Mr W. Will, Clerk to the Magistrate and Warden's Courts is going on five weeks holiday leave from Friday next, and it is probable that at the end of that period he will be transferred to another charge. Air J. E. I.aing assistant clerk, will he in charge here during the period. The name of AlrColin Montgomery, now stationed at Dnnnevfrke, and formerly of Reefton, is mentioned as Mr Will’s successor here, but nothing definite is-so far known. At the Magistrate’s Court yesterday afternoon Afr W. Afoldruni. S.AI. was engaged until 5 o’clock hearing a suit by J. C. Alncfarlane and others as trustees of the Hokitika Golf Club (Mr Pillrington) against James Kelly (Mr Alu rdooh) for the possession of the tenement, (the nren comprised in the Gulf course). Lengthy evidence was taken which showed as a result of acomplaint by plaintiffs that the grass was not being properly kept down, that the defendant verbally signified his intention of throwing up the lease, but later changed bis mind and decided to continue. His AVorship after half an hour’s consideration non-suited plaintiff, on the grounds that the necessary legal notice to quit had not been served on the. defendant. Costs amounting to £2 2s were allowed the solicitor for defendant. Brighter floors aiid pttrniturc—brighter hours for mother! “TAN-OL,” the liquid polish for floors, furniture find leather goods, saves work and expense. Don’t-leave it too late by neglecting to inspect Schroder and Co’s beautiful stock of carpets, runners, hearth rugs, door mats, lace curtains, art curtains and linoleums. Now is the time to make your selection. Special inducements are now offering at Schroder afid Co.—Advt. Just a rub of liquid “TAN-OL” makes home a brighter place. Polishes floors, furniture and leather goods. Also in paste-form.