THOUGHTS FOR THE TIMES.

Hokitika Guardian, 21 May 1924, Page 2

THOUGHTS FOR THE TIMES.

Tnr. Rest! Home. The beauty of Great Britain and the beauty of New Zealand are not comparable. To appreciate, the one the other must he forgotten for the moment. To strain a comparison in conversation is unwise. During this coining year it is expected that the thousands of New Zealand's citizens who will visit tbe Homeland "ill advertise their own Dominion, and will help to develop the Imperial spiiii. It is pci Imps, well to tememher that the most powerful advocates of the claims of tho Dominion are those who show their enthusiasm for and appreciation of the Homeland.

The funeral of the late Mr C. J. E. Linnemnnn took place this morning and was attended bv a representative gathering of citizens. The Rev Tobin conducted the Anglican service at the graveside, on which a large number of floral tributes .were plaeed.

The enquiry into the wreck <>l the s.s. X'inhere, is to he held at Wcllington, according to advice received trom the Secretary of .Marine hv the Collector of Customs at Clreymonth (Mt 11. A. Wild). .Mr Wild has been requested to make arrangements for the following witnesses to leave Greyiuouth on Thursday morning: Captain l - . A\ . Cox, harbourmaster; Captain Strut linn, signalman; Captain Creen. of the Xg’ahere: Chief Engineer -Murray: Third Engineer llarkness; and liuatswain I’autlier.

\w deeply regret to record tin* death lII' i!M old ami very respected citizen in tlie pjrs.m <if Miss Lucy Dal**, of "eld St., which took place at her resilience this morning about 1 o’clock, after a lons illness. The. deceased was a well--known dress-maker for many years, but of late had retired and was living privately. She was a daughter of tho late Mr and Mrs G. \\ . Dale, ol l-itz-herbert Street, and was horn at Hobart. Tasnu/nia, hut arrived in Hokitika shortly after with her parents, and has been an honored resident over since. Deceased was a prominent worker for All Saints’ Church over a loti;' period of years. She leaves two sisters (Mrs 11. L. Michel of Hokitika and Mrs Thomas Ecclcsficld of Hawera), and one brother t.Alr G. " . Dale of Hokitika) and a number of nephews and nieces. Ihe funeral takes place on Friday morning.

A very pleasant function took placo at TCumara last Monday evening, when the Dev. Father Seward was farewelled by a large number of his parishioners. Mr Gilbert occupied the chair, and expressed the regret felt at tho Dev. gentleman’s departure. He then presented him with a well-filled wallet. Mr Burger also spoke in glowing terms of tho good work done by Father Seward during his short stay in Kumara. Father ,reward, on Rising to respond, was greeted with applause, and very feelingly expressed his gratitude to the people for their kindness to him. During the evening, songs were contributed by the Misses Murtha; a recitation by Dev. Father Seward. duet hv Miss D. I.a lor and Master John l.alor; and songs by Mr G. Murtlia and Mr V.. Fox. The pleasant gathering concluded with the singing of “For He’s a Jolly Good Fellow,” and “Auld J.ang Syne.”

A great gathering of Druids assembled at the Lodge room on last Thursday evening, the occasion being the installation of Bro. John Fox as president ol No. 11l district. The visitors included l’.D.l’. Bro. X. -'lalone (installing officer). I’.G.P. Bro. .1. Teniient. I’.D.D. Bro. Ashton, P.A. Bros Webster, Forrest, Curtain. D.D.B. Bro. W. Robinson was also present and assisted Bro. Malone dining the installation ceremony which was carried out in a most impressive manner. During the evening a ritual competition was held, two teams competing. After a splendid rendition- of Hie different charges by the Bros competing the B. Team was awarded first place in a very even contest. Tho winning team was coached by P.A. Bro. .1. Findlay and the A team by P.A. Bro. .1. Conning. Tho judges were P.G.P. Bro. Tennent, P.D.P. Bros X. Malone and E. Ashton who expressed their delight in the juanner which the ritual work was carried out hv the various coinnetitors and which reflected great credit oil tho coaches anil al-o the high standard of efficiency carried out in the Lodge room. After tin- business of the Bodge was disposeil of the members adjourned to the social hall when toasts and vocal items liroiudit a very enjoyable evenin:* <:> a dose.

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