THOUGHTS FOR THE TIMES.

Hokitika Guardian, 7 March 1923, Page 2

THOUGHTS FOR THE TIMES.

The Kiwi. The only survivor of the moas in the world to-day. as most of us know, is the kiwi, the small, wingless, longbeaked tlird which with a single blow from is powerful feet can rip open the flesh of the largest dog. As scientists

were at first unable to convince the rest of the world that there had been such birds as the nioa. so there was a general sniff of disheliet in the existence i of the kiwi. A North Islander, hovj ever, lias tamed the kiwi as one would j tame poultry. Tlie kiwi it may be stressed, is both timorous and. fierce. ' mortally afraid of man and all his

j works, running madly to destruction in I the presence of the first fire it sees in 1 the bush.

As an Easter gift to tho general public Stephen Bros., are giving away , to those who got there first-, knitting . silk in a variety of rich shades at 6s . ' fid a hank.—Advt. !

The deputation, as set up by the meeting hold in the Borough Council Chambers on Monday night, yesterday morning waited on the Chief Traffic Clerk, Mr R. B. Sword, and asked him to place before his Department the request of the citizens of Greytnouth

oquest ui for free trains to Otira on the nay ot the opening of the tunnel. They then waited on the Resident Engineer of tlie Public Works Department. Mr T). Gillies, and asked him to place before his Department the need for giving some help in the catering for the people. They suggested that the Department help to provide shelter and hot water for the people. Both MY Sword and Mr Gillies promised to do what was asked of them. Mr .Tas. O’Brien, M.P., wired to the same cflcct to the Prime Minister, the Minister of Railways and to the Minister ot Public Works yesterday.—Argus.

The Indies, ns well ns ether intending exhibitors, are reminded that entries for the forthcoming A. and I’. Show <•lo.se with the Secretary on Friday evening the 9th. instant. There is a varied range of classes in the Home looking Section, in which ladies may prove their prowess in tile culinary art. and of which the Coast has always been justly proud. The Committee have been favoured with several special prizes for same, by friends who do not intend that this accomplishment shall languish. .Mr llany .tones lias donated one guinea for the best collection of cookery, a live pound chest of tea has been given by Mr Ferris of the Star Stores lor best scones, and a fpiarter ton of the best household coal has been presented by Mr R. .1. Pedder, coal merchant, for best home-made bread. The Show promises to excel that held so successfully twelve months ago. and additional interest should be lent to the gathering by the Calf rearing competition among the Hoys’ and Girls’ Agricultural C'luhs. as well as the Schools Competitions and varied sporting events. Post entries will be a■eept- for the several sports events.

Messrs Mark Sprot and Co. Ltd., have boon appointed West Coast distributors for Hell’s “Special Reserve” Scotch Whisky, the territory including from Murchison to South 'Westland. Bell's Scotch Whisky is the only standard draught whisky gold by the Royal Oak Hotel Wellington. Grand Auckland ami Grand Wellington, and leading clubs through New Zealand. Hell’s is now the leading line in New Zealand and is a fully matured Scotch whisky. Shipments are exacted to arrive early next month when the firm will be pleased to supply.-—Mark Sprot and Co. Ltd.. Greymouth : sole distributers for West Coast. Advl.

Try “TAN-OL,” the liquid polish. Gives fine surface to floors and furniture—smartens leather goods. Easy and economical.