THOUGHTS FOR THE TIMES.

Hokitika Guardian, 13 November 1925, Page 2

THOUGHTS FOR THE TIMES.

Fii.mno Thk Empty Spaces. It has been estimated that the Empire has lo'-t- through emigration during the last half-century between 20.DOO.Odl) and .30.000.000 people whoso energy and -kill have gone to enrich -o ;:e other nation. Somewhere in this 13.710.000 square miles of territory, it is contended, there must he room for these emigrants, and their settlement overseas would do much to “keep the Empire British.” The difficulties facing settlement schemes on a large

scale are great, and success depends to a large extent upon the energy, ability, and resourcefulness of the individual. hut it should lie remembered that Imperial issues are at stake, and that “unoccupied areas are not really possessed.” The aim is to steadily increase occupation within the Empire. AA'e possess the land, hut development is necessary. AA'hite prestige cannot tve maintained by arms alone.

On Friday, Dec. Ith. the annual concert and hall ill aid of the prize fund of the Woodstock School will be held in the new Woodstock Hall.

Just opened to-dnv at Addisons, best value in pure linen table damask, tablecloths and serviettes to match. 1 lispeetiou invited.—Advt.

Mr James O’Brien M. 8.. has lieen advised by Sir James Barr, following representations made <>n behalf, of Koiterangi petitioners that instructions have been given for the installing of a rural postal delivery between Koiterangi and Hokitika. The petitioners will receive their mail from the ruial delivery boxes.

Word was received in Hokitika this morning of the death last evening, after a short illnes. at Sydenham. Christchurch, of an old identity <>t the West Coast, in the person ot Mrs Kmilv Honey. The deceased lady was a native of Australia and canto to New Zealand when very young and going to Kuninra saw the hectic days of the northern town in its heyday. Slio resided at Kiimara till about ten years ago when she removed to C’hristchurcli, bciic*- predeceased hv about the same ~cried hv her husband. Mr A. Ibmey The late' Mrs Honey had a family ot live sous and live daughters, two sous. William and Hubert having made the supreme sacrifice in the Great \\ ar. there being left to mourn their loss Freest (who was a member of the West Coast Times staff for a number of vears) and Alfred. Christchurch: Horace. Heeft.m ; Mrs .1. Thompson Mrs J. Brice and the Misses Emily and Frames Honey. Christchurch and Mrs \ Hansford. Hampden Street. Hokitika.

Less than a penny a dozen. That is what it costs to preserve eggs with Sharland’s “ Mon ” Brand Egg Preservative. Eggs keep fresh for months. —Advt