THOUGHTS FOR THE TIMES.

Hokitika Guardian, 27 June 1923, Page 2

THOUGHTS FOR THE TIMES.

More Aphorisms. •• philosophy is the opium which a wise man smokes in the pipe of peace.” “One cheerful sinner i.s worth two gloomy saints.” “If tho gals have given you good health, good brains and a. cheerful spirit, you need not trouble them further in your prayers. You can get the rest yourself.

It was reported in town to-day that Mr J. Mnncra of Wr.itaha, hud been injured ns the result of a fall of earth, but no particulars were to hand.

The Kokntnlii Winter Show is taking place this afternoon in perfect weather. Quite a large crowd have gone out to the country gathering, the day being a glorious one.

Messrs W. Jeffries and C'o. offer for immediate sale a compact and handy farm in Hari Llari district consisting of 312 acres. Full particulars from Messrs Jeffries and Co.

The first cars to reach Bruce Bay arrived there to-day, two cars, one driven by Air F. Paiiiiiiciit and one by Mr S. Clements having made a non-stop run and arrived at the southern settlement-.

Tenders are invited for the cartage of timber for Koiterangi Timber Ltd., from Koiterangi to Hokitika, or to Takutai railway station. Tenders close with AY. Perry and Co. oil 2nd July.

At the Drill Hall to-night a monster euchre tournament, arranged by Mrs Lynn for the R.S.A. Building I' und, takes place. Ten valuable prizes have been provided and a large number ol tickets sold. To start at S o clock sharp. Admission Is. —Advt.

The usual weekly euchre tournament and dance took place at St Mary's Chib rooms on Monday evening. Tile attendance was large. After keen competition. the ladies’ first prize was won by Miss Einnertv (Auckland), and tin? second by Miss Johnston. The gents’ first prize was won by Air 1. Bouse, and the second by Mr AA . Goodiellow. The consolation prizes were received by Mrs C. Gibbons and Air F. Saxon. After sup-per, dancing was indulged ill for a couple of hours, the music being capably supplied bv Airs B. Breeze, and Air E. Kearns had charge of the tloor.

A peculiarly impudent theft was committed at the residence of Air P. S. Nieliolls. a Christchurch land agent, on Saturday night, when his motorcar was removed from the garage. It i- tFinnghl that the theft was committed about /iiidnight, as a neighbour beard a ear leaving the street at that tine. Entrance to the garage was effected by a side door, which was not locked. The doors on to the street were then opened Irom the inside. The owner received a big surprise when he found the car missing on Sunday morning. He communicated with the police and later the c-.-.i was found abandoned outside the Bromlev Cemetery. Except (or the removal of the tail light the ear was undamaged. The thief or thieves, however, got. away with about sixty feet or practically now hose.

"Oil-Dag” saves motorists money. 'Tis the ideal lubricant. Reduces oil and repair hill. Oil consumption savings 25 to 70 per cent. Full particulars from R. P. Al. Manning and C'o., 5 Bedford Row, Christchurch. —Advt.

Tile ladies of Hokitika are invited to pay a visit to-mofrow (AVedncsday) to Keller's No 3 Sample Room, where Messrs Colliers. Ltd, of Nelson are making a line display of tho latest- in English costumes, evening frocks, coat frocks, silk and woollen jumpers, velour coats, hose. etc. They will get entire satisfaction and the best value. -Advt.

It will pav vnu to visit Schroder and Co's great sale now on—reductions in every department. Space will not permit of price-list being quoted, hut we can assure you that all lines subject to the fashion, are reduced without regard to cost. For cash only. An early visit will amply repay you. Schroder and Co.—Advt.

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