THOUGHTS FOR THE TIMES.

Hokitika Guardian, 18 January 1923, Page 2

THOUGHTS FOR THE TIMES.

Poflino Day To-mokkow. Why should 1 vole for the Borough I .on n - Because I want to he a a live and interested citizen in furthering the welfare of Hokitika. Because*. I want to encourage the Borough Council'll) go forward with a progressive policy to advance the interests of Hokitika. 1!' (a use I want to see the principal ■streets improved both ill regard ,•> roadways and footpaths. Because 1 want to see good sanitary drains laid down to ensure a good healthy town while the population is growing. .Because 1 believe in the future of Hokitika, which has an exceptional situation, and is a <*ollllo ol great promise. Because 1 take pride in the old town of Hokitika, shortly to celebrate its (iOtli birthday when the slogan: “Back to Hokitika” will bring hundred- of ...tin;* fa;*"s to Ihe old place. Bct iv.se with the prospects in and about tlm town Hokitika cannot afford to .stand .still and I must help to push it ahead. Beau-.. a : :at a million and a-hi*!* will la* spent to give Hokitika railway communication with tlit- outside world, and it is up Pi me to rise to the occasion and seener: a proposal to spend six thousand in preparing the town for ,I*o pew era it L ah* ’it to enter upon. Recalls-* the carrying of the* loan will !,. vote of confidence in the future of Hokitika, am! that confidence ran best come from within—rather than from without.

Because Hokitika is my home town, and the making or marring of its future is with the people. I want to help make the future; mil-mar it I VOTE FOR THE LOAN.