THOUGHTS FOR THE TIMES

Hokitika Guardian, 20 December 1924, Page 2

THOUGHTS FOR THE TIMES

The Limit ok Fai.i.acy. There is not a woman in the world if she has borne children—«ho does not know that there is no such thing as equality. I am for equality of opportunity. But Socialists insist that by legislation not only opportunity but human 1-eings can be made equal. It is the limit of fallacy.—Lady Astor, M.P.

Local Itugbyiles are subscribing to a small fund to cable congratulations and the season’s greetings to Jack Steel, the popular All Black, at Home. Fire broke out in a wash house Jit the rear of Mrs E. D’llallahan’s residence. High Street. Greymoiith, at 1.15 p.m. vesteiday. The Brigade was summoned, hut their services were not needed, as the Humes were rjuciichctl by two men. who arrived on the scene quickly. The cause of the outbreak was stated to he a hole in the chimney, which allowed the flames to ignite the hoards. Little damage was done. The -Medical Superintendent of Grey River Hospital reported that there were S 5 patients in hospital at the beginning of the month, iilty-one were admitted ■I I discharged and (5 died : they are Si remaining. The Hospital had had a busy and successful year. I omparativc figures showed that 111 1 patients were treated during 15)1? 1 as against ‘USJ in ID2.H and IHD in 15)22. This work had been done with the same accommodation as in former years, and had result eil in difficulties iu management. ■

A children’s concert and Xmas lice have been arranged for Monday. 22nd. December in St. .Andrew’s Hall. The programme is a good and varied one. consisting of songs, solos, vocal and pianoforte duets, dialogues mid recitations. 'I lie proceeds arc iu aid of the travelling expenses of some of the children from the I’aoaiuii Orphanage, who are to spend a few weeks’ holiday here. There is to lie a sweet and cake stall in connection with the C hristimis Tree. The doors are open at 7.HD and the concert, programme begins at S o’clock. Admission Is. children (id.— Advt.

Verv good progress is being made with the construction of Kakapotaht bridge at the Little Waitaha. Every effort is being made to have the structure ready tor the lamb traffic from South Westland next month. The northern aiiproacli to the bridge is now in hand, and the southern will he commenced immediately after the NowYear. The pile piers are well capped, and the corbels will he in position early next week, when the first set of steel joists will he placed iu position. There has been delay with the joists owing to the large amount of boring to he done, hut the work is exjiediled as milch as possible, and the const! notion is being hastened by Bridge-Fore-man Reynolds as rapidly as possible. .All the men helping to the fullest extent. The structure will cost at least C2.G00.

Suggestions for Christmas gifts at Schroder’s: Table-linen, frocks, hats, scarfs, wraps. Spanish shawls, h.k.f s. IVter-pan collars, travelling hampers and trunks, luncheon baskets, bathing dresses, rubber capes, rubber bathing caps, silk hose, gloves, men’s ties, sox. shirts braces. All would he suitable gilts at Schroder’s, who have the largest selection. —Advt. \ very acceptable Xmas present lot ;l ‘holy— a lovely art silk jumper—7s new ones iu*t opened to-day. Brices 10s (id to HOs at McKay’s.—Advt. ].'„nl Owners: Stop pouring oil tiirough the breather pipe—get a “King” Automatic Oiler and so cut down expense and add to life of >our ear. Booklet free. R. P. M. Manning and Co.. 5 Bedford Row. Christchurch. Advt.

An economy hint—insist on getting Sharland’s Fluid Magnesia. Fresher than the imported.—Advt.