THOUGHTS FOR THE TIMES.

Hokitika Guardian, 19 July 1924, Page 2

THOUGHTS FOR THE TIMES.

Xnw ZkAI.ANu'S ATTITUIIK TOWAKUS Tin: TJIK I.KAGUK.

Neither officially nor unofficially lias New Zealand yet shown much enthusiasm for the League of Nations. Many, perhaps, would not quarrel with her tor that; but she is on more slippery ground in showing little interest. No sane man would claim that tbe League lias miraculously solved all the problems whieli it was assumed had been ended—but were just as often created—by the Peace 'I run ties that brought, tln- League into being. On tin* other ham!, to "ait, eaiping or indifferent, till it has undoubtedly justified itself, till it lias performed miracles. is no critics in. Support ior an assured success achieved by others is no virtue, hut merely shows a good eye ior business. This captious attitude tails totally to appreciate the real basis of the I/eaguo. It is no entity in itself. Its essence, spirit, soul, being, is the goodwill and earnestness of its members. Just ns n society of individuals isvnnot exist, without tbe active contribution of its members, so the Society of Nations, to give the French, form, lives only in tne will to co-operate of its member states. To accept membership and then assume an attitude of critical detachment towards a concept that lives not without you is a mere negation.

Woollies at gift prices at McKay s Great Reconstruction Sale. Ladies costumes 27s 6d, knitted drosses 14s 6d, cardigans and jumpers at is lid. Get in early.—Advt.

The following is the order of services to bo held in St. Mary’s parish to-morrow, Sunday, July 20th. Mass in Hokitika 10 a.m.; Evening devotions 7 p.m. Mass will not he celebrated at Knnieri to-morrow.

Arch Little, Boot Importer and repairer has just opened up his spring goods. 000 pairs of Ladies’ new shoes trom tile celebrated ‘‘Matchless” makers, guaranteed footwear. See our “Flexile” Men’s boots as well. Prices arc low and value good;

A special meeting of the Westland County Council will t>e held at the County Chambers, Hokitika at 7.30 o’clock on Monday evening next to consider the report of the Royal Commission on the subject of timber royalties.

The claims of the. Westland Timber Workers for increase.! wages. 11(1011 which no settlement was reached at the recent sitting of the Conciliation Council were heard in the Arbitration Court, Greymouth. yesterday. After hearing evidences the Court reserved judgment. ,

An interesting case was heard ill the Arbitration Court. Groyuioutli. yesterday when Albert Scliultze claimed iotnjK’iisatiou for tho partial loss of one eve. against bis employer. 1 lionms B. Batv, Motor Proprifc tors. Blaintiil would be granted £llO compensation, with costs including medical and witnesses expenses amounting to £8 fcs. Tho compensation would be given into the hands of the Public 1 rustoe in . a lump sum for the benefit of the plaintiff.

In the compensation claim of Helen Archer against the Binui Gold Dredging Company Ltd., the amount of compensation payable to the plaintiff as a partial dependent on her son. the lato Frederick John Archer, who was killed by accident during bis employment on the Riniii Dredge in January Jas t . was fixed at the limit sum of £450 ‘at the Arbitration Court. Greymouth vesterday. A motion under Section 33 iif the Act for payment of the sum assessed for plaintiff was adjourned finhearing ill Hokitika on Monday next. Mr .1. A. Murdoch appeared for plaintiff.

That the good people of Westland are appreciating their up-to-clate hospital is fully shown by the fact that in one day in June there were 01 patients in the institution, yet the Matron and Staff were equal to the occasion, and no one was neglected. Hero is a splendid opportunity for tho ladies and citizens to show their appreciation of the good workers at our Hospital. There will he a meeting of ladies at the Board room on Wednesday, July 23rd, at 7 p.m. sharp, to inaugurate the annual hall, the proceeds of which are for furnishing the nurses’ quarters. All willing to help are welcome.—Advt.

Talking of inflated language, which is line of the cultural evils of the time, a Taranaki paper reports that a Maori called at the Hawera station and pompously asked for his luggage, which he .said, consisted of two suitcases and a wicker basket. Tho station bands searched for tho luggage descrilied, but could not find it. Then the traveller mado the discovery himself. Pointing to two corn sacks on a barrow lie informed a porter that they were bis suitcases. The remainder of the luggage was still missing, however, and urged by the native, the railway people bleated tho “wicker basket” at the \\ aitotara station. It was an old llax Maori kit containig a pumpkin. But why blame the Mauri ? (remarks a North Island paper), lie takes his tone from the European, to whom all concerns are “grand.” cabins “state rooms,” anil “Yes’s” “answers in the affirmative.”

Boys’ all wool colonial grey jerseys, sizes 22in. 28in. to clear at os lid each at Ilalleiistein’s. Revcll St.—Advt.