THOUGHTS FOR THE TIMES.

Hokitika Guardian, 11 July 1923, Page 2

THOUGHTS FOR THE TIMES.

EtkUN AI, M KMOKIAf, To Dhai». A leading article in ‘’The Times" states that iho recent proposal that a light, shining upwards, which would never he extinguished, should he added to the cenotaph, captures the imagination. The conception of perpetual light. ” through dusk and darkness, hearing a message of enduring memory toward the skies,” would accord liohly with the cenotaph’s stark dignity, and would fittingly complete the symbolism of that august memorial. The article adds that the decision must rest with the kith and kin of the glorious dead, both in Britain and in the Dominions. It has no doubt that their approval would be given.

Notice of ft sale by auction by Alessrs W. Jeffries and Co. by order of the mortgagee, appears in this issue. The property comprises 307 acres freehold and fronts tho main road at Evans Creek. Fuller particulars will be found in another column.

The Immigration Act Amendment Bill, which has been introduced by the Hon. AV. Downio Stewart, does away with tho oath of allegiance in the case of people of British birth coining to New Zealand, and provides a simpler method of collecting information from persons arriving. The Local legislation Bill is to replace the “ Washing-Up ” Bill, so that all ’ provisions which used to !>e rushed through in that Bill will have to be sent to the Minister of Internal Affairs early in the session, and ample notice given to local ratepayers, so that objections can Ito lodged. Infectious and other notifiable diseases reported in the Canterbury-West Coast Health District during the week ended noon on Alontlav totalled CL as follows:—Buller: scarlet fever, 1 : diphtheria 1. North Canterbury: scarlet fever. 4: diphtheria, G: tuberculosis. 7: pneumonic influenza. 22 (previous week, 8); pneumonia, 4; puerperal speticaemia. 1. Ashburton: scarlet fever. 1. tuberculosis, 1 ; pneumonia, 1. South Canterbury: diphtheria, I) ; tuberculosis, 1 ; pneumonic influenza. 9; enteric, 1 ; pneumonia 1.

The Very Rev Dean Thomas M’Kenna died at New Plymouth on Monday, aged sixty. He was born in Ireland and came to New Zealand in ISBS. He ministered at Alasterton, llawora. Patea, and Pahiatua. and alter being twenty-six years at Pahiatua, was appointed to the charge ot Newtown, Wellington, coming last year to New Plymouth, to succeed the late Dean James Af’Kt-nna. Ho was taken seriously ill in Sepienilsor last, which precluded active work, and hopes held out lor his recovery were not, fulfilled. The requiem mass and funeral will he held at Pahiatua on Thursday, Aloii-iguoi .1 <>D■■ Af'Kenna, vicar-general of the Wellington Roman Catholic Areh-Dio-cc-r. is a brother oi deceased. The late dean took a prominent part in football and cricket in his younger days. That sleep-spoiling cough can Ik> stopped by "NAZOL.” Take some drops on sugar. Penetrating and soothing. GO doses Is fid.