THOUGHTS FOR THE TIMES.

Hokitika Guardian, 20 November 1925, Page 2

THOUGHTS FOR THE TIMES.

Recently Expressed. All great and glorious works and deeds have been accomplished bv private enterprise, without a thought of private gain.—Mr A. H. Beck. There are two forces in this country which can prevent war—the women and the Christian Churches.—Mr Philip Snowden. Trade unions are too prone to think that business begins and ends as between employers and employed,—Mr C T, Cramp,

Order of -Masses and Devotions in St. Mary’s Parish, Sunday, 22nd November:—Kokatahi, 8.30 a.in.; Hokitika, 10 a.m. and 7 p.in.

The loveliest lot of Hats ever shown in Hokitika and the prices, 25s to Jos, are so cheap. See McKay’s Millinery display Saturday.—Advt.

Sir Heaton Rhodes, Minister for Forestry. accompanied by Captain Ellis, the Director of Forestry, is making an early visit to this district, the itinerary including a short stay in Hokitika.

The death took place on Wednesday evening i f Mrs Esther Harper, the wife (: f Mr John Harper, and fourth daughter of Mrs R. Smith. Tnylorville. Deceased. who was 22 years of ago, leaves one child.

A man named James Dempsey employed at the Ruaiapu sawmill had a narrow escape on Wednesday when a large log rolled over part of his body. Fortunately the young man escaped fatal injuries, but ho was badly crushed, and had to he removed to the Westland Hospital for treatment.

Rev. Eat her Joyce of tho ( atholic Cathedral staff will officiate in St. Mary’s Parish on the next two Sundays in the absence in Christchurch of Father Kennedy, who will ho present at the ordination to the Priesthood on Sunday next of Rev. James Maguiie and Rev. Arthur Gergory. natives of Canterbury and students of Mosgiel Seminary.

Mr Herbert Hennah, one of Grevr,ninth's oldest residents, who for some time had been an inmate of the Old People's Home, died yesterday. Decease was a native of Cornwall. 80 vears of ago and came to New Zealand (*-() years ago. He was engaged in mining at Kiithorglou for many yoais with Havden and pariv. and then came to Greymouth, where he took over the White Horse Hotel (later known as the Caledonian). He had been a member of tin 1 Foresters’ Lodge for many vears. Do-eased. whoso wife predeceased him many years ago. leaves one daughter (Airs John George, Thread needle Street).

Aussie's” Big 'Ninas number is a notable one and is representative oi the work ol over one hundred humorous writers and artists. “Aussie ’ has drawn not only Ironi its writers and artists in Australia and New Zealand but also from those who are far away from Inline in the South Sen Islands. New Guinea and Paraguay. There is a fine spirit of cheerfulness about tin 1 issue and some ol tho stories are real classics of humour. On the pictorial side some tine talent is represented and altogether it is one of the best issues we have seen to date ot this popular magazine. The cover design is a striking one. breaking away Ironi tin- usual style of the publication. There is no increase in price for the big issue. Another Hundred Newest Millinery Models just received from London. Foe our window display. McKay’s, the Leading .Milliners. Advt. Huy or reserve your 'Xmas presents now from ol complete stock ot novelties. Addisons.—Advt. Polish your floors with “ Tan-ol ” lighter work and a better, brighter polish. Also good for furniture, tun ooots and leather goods.—Advt.