THOUCHTS FOR THE TIMES.

Hokitika Guardian, 27 February 1923, Page 2

THOUCHTS FOR THE TIMES.

Tin- Dim ami Ancient Past. King Ella’s burial mount belongs to a hoary enough antiquity until one puts it beside the Pharaoli Tutankhamen's tomb, and then it seems only a thing of yesterday. It is l-14ti years since Ella and his son- landed on the Saxon coast, but it was about 18IK3 years before that that Tutankhamen had his funeral procession, so the deceased first British overlord whose grave Lord Desborough has dug into is about four hundred years nearer to us than he was to Tutankhamen. And Tutankhamen, of course, was by no means an early monarch in Egypt for his father-in-law a few years before had got himself into trouble for upsetting what had been the established religion of the country for about a couple of thousand years previously! How very out of date our Saxon torbears were is shown by the fact that they still used the prehistoric and almost world-wide barrow or burial mount for marking the graves of their monarclis, whereas the Egyptians had

given this style of tomb up ages before when Cheops and the other Kings of the Fourth Dynasty piled tip in stone the world’s biggo't barrows, the Pyramids.

In some parts of the Kokatahi \ alley tho vellow ragwort is in full bloom, a‘threatening danger to the land. Most of the settlers appear to have made a fair attempt to cut down this flowering pest, but the failure of others is very noticeable in places.

The death of Mrs Griffin, wife of Mr James Griffin, of Gladstone Siding, took place at the Westland Hospital on Thursday last, at the age of Jo years. The deceased lady was well and favourably known, being a member ot the well-known Trencv family of Rnngiriri. She leaves a husband and family of six children, who will have the sympathy of a wide circle of friends. The funeral took place on Saturday morning, and was largely attended. The Rev. Father Seward conducted the last rites at the graveside.

The claim of Messrs Harlov and ( o. that they make home furnishing easywili he endorsed by those who inspect tho large and varied lines of furniture stocked by this up-to-date firm. Messrs Harley and Co! announce a special furnishing offer this week ill the shape of a 7 piece dining room suite, with rush seats, at the remarkably moderate price of £l2. For such high class furniture, such a price is remarkably reiw soli able, and wo are confident that .Messrs Harley and Co. will sell a considerable number of these suites during the period that thi< special price holds good.

At the annual meeting ol the N.Z. Industrial 1 ncorpcratioli at Christchurch lasi week, the President (Mr W. .). Jenkins.i in his report- said:— •■The corporation was recently approached by the executive of the projected exhibition to be held in Hokitika at tlie end of the current year, with a view to gaining support. 1 lit l exhibition was to commemorate the union of Canterbury and Westland bv railway, and would mark the sixtieth year of the foundation of the province of Westland. The Canterbury Association had committed itself to support thi j exhibition by Hie sending ol exhibit.-,. but lie knew that the executive would lie pleased to have the Hill support of the whole corporation.”

Complaints oh too many holiday- m the schools were made at Friday s meeting of the Canterbury Education Board. The matter was introduced by Mr C. S. Thompson, who said the practice "as having a detrimental effect on the education of the children. He moved that the Appuintmiits Committee should he instructed to draw up a schedule of holidays, which should not be departed from, the schedule to be sent to the School Committees’ Association for approval. In seconding the motion, Mr E. H. Andrews said too many opportunities were taken byteachers to close a school, a shower often being accepted as sufficient 'reason. Numerous complaints had been received as to the number of holidays. The Board should depreciate the practice of closing schools on so many occasions. Mr \Y. A. Hanks said that the matter was undoubtedly serious, and was one of the reasons why iupectors had complained of the backwardness of pupils. Mr T. H ughes si id it might bo interesting to know that there were only sixteen -schools in the Board’s jurisdiction that had remained open the regulation number of days. The motion was carried unanimously.

Mr Julian Grande, who is at prcc.snt on a visit to Franz Josef glacier and who purposes crossing over Copeland Pass to the Hermitage, is a famous join'll: Mist of the staff of the London "Daily Telegraph.” the "Observer,” and the New York “Times.” Mr Grande is one of the most famous for-

cigii correspondents ol the day, and he has been stationed in every capital in Europe. He is (he accredited correspondent of the League of Nations. AH Grande married a daughter of the late lion J. W. Barnieoat. M.L.C.. of Nelson. The late Mrs Julian Grande was also a very distinguished journalist, and her articles attracted widespread interest. Air Grande is in New Zealand to get material for lectures on this country. Ilis reputation as a lecturer is so great that his time in England and Scotland is very fully occupied. Mr Grande intends to entitle Iris lecture on New Zealand “Ihe Mo -; \\ newer ii i 1 Country in the \A orld. His lectures have received most favourable not ice in the English papers. FI lie can secure Guide Graham's services, Mr Grande, who is a very keen member of the Swiss Alpine Club, intends to ascend .Mount Took, and make one nr two other ascents. Alter visiting Mount Cook, Mr Grande will proceed to Nelson, the birth-place of Ids late wile, lie is hooked to deliver two lectures ill the Town Hall. Wellington, about the middle of March. These will he illustrated by his own photographs. Nothing equals “NAZOL” for putting colds and liny Fever to rout" Inhale or take it on saga’*. Is od.

V-ssrs Mark Sprot and Co. Ltd., have been appointed West (oast distributors for Bell’s “Special Reserve” Scotch Whisky, the territory _ including from Murchison to South Westland. Bell’s Scotch Whisky is the only standard draught whisky sold by the Rova! Oak Hotel Wellington. Grand Auckland and Grand Wellington, and lending clubs through New Zealand. Bell’s i- now the leading line in New Zealand and is a. fully matured Scotch whiskv. Shipments arc expected to arrive oarlv wxt month when the firm will he pleased to supply.— Mark Sprot and Co. Ltd.. Greymouth: sole distributers for West Coast.-- Ad\ t.

Now that the hot season is on you can replenish your clothing with light summer garments and hats at much reduced price for cash, at Schroder awl Co’s great summer sale now proceeding.—Add.