THOUGHTS FOR THE TIMES

Hokitika Guardian, 28 January 1927, Page 2

THOUGHTS FOR THE TIMES

A Bookman’s Utopia. “The faults of the English booktrade lie with the reading public. If they would give to reading a little more thought and care; if they would rank books a little higher in their schedule of daily needs and pleasures; ii they would become a little readier to spend ten shillings on a book instead of sixteen shillings on a theatre ticket, or thirty shillings on a tew days worth of cigars ; if. in fact, they could he persuaded to regard hooks as a part of their lives and to judge between them as carefully as they judge between qualities of handkerchiefs or linoleum or golf balls—then would the various groups that exist to eater for their needs rise to the occasion and adorn it. At least one hopes that they would.”—Michael Sadlier in the “ Observer.”

The firm of Arch. Little, boot and shoo importers have been added to the telephone list, Number 175. The Order of Masses and Devotions in St. Mary’s Parish on Sunday, January 30th, will he as follows:—Arahura (One .Mile Hall) 10 a.m., Hokitnia 8 a.m., 7 p.m.

Be prepared for the warm weather and keep cool with one of our Japanese sunshades: Lady’s 3s lid, maid’s 3s Gd. girl’s Is fid, less than half-price. Schroder and Co.—Advt.

At Addington stock sales on Wednesday the sale of lambs included for W. Clayton (Ahaura) 75 at 23s -id to 25s 4d: W. Graham (West Coast) 75 at 21s 7d to 24- 7d : Gibb Bros. (Waiho) 77 'at 21s 4d to 24s 4d; W. Bruce (West Coast) 42 at 22s 7d to 23s lOd; West Coast client 15 at 23s 7d.

The annual school excursion of Reefton district takes place on Wednesday next. February 2nd. when the train will leave Innngahua Junction at G a.m., picking up passengers at all stations to Iknmalua. The tram leaves Reefton at 7.15 a.m.. arriving in Hokitika at 11 a.m.. and leaving Hokitika on return at 5.35 p.m Arriving in Reefton at 9.30 and Innngahua Junction at 1(1.30.

Jerseys and Pull-overs—Boys’ grey •ill wool colonial school jerseys Special sale prices 4s Gd, 4s lid. 5s Gd. and 5s lid: 8 only men’s white pull-overs and cardigans, usually 12s Gd to 16s Gd Sale price Ps lid and 9s lid. McKay’s Summer Sale.— Advt.

Time and tide wait for no man, secure von El Dorado Art Union Ticket at, once! £4900 for 2s fid. Agents everywhere.—Advt.