THOUGHTS FOR THE TIMES

Hokitika Guardian, 31 March 1927, Page 2

THOUGHTS FOR THE TIMES

Local Bodies Drier. The gross debt of local bodies in New Zealand at 6».st. March last was £sl, 726,897, which is an increase of £6.006.103 in the year. Practically half the debt is for cities and boroughs, 19 per cent, for Harbour Boards, and 17 per cent, for Electric Power Boards. These figures are exclusive of loans from the Government. Over two-thirds of the debt, is held in. New Zealand and a quarter in the United Kingdom.

Mr Seddon M.P. advises that Hon. J. A. Young Minister of Health, will arrive at 11 o'clock to-morrow morning and may he seen at Keller’s Hotel.

The Westport races take place on Saturday next. Messrs Newmans Motors Ltd., will run a car leaving tomorrow afternoon if sufficient inducement offers.

At the Warden’s Cunt this morning, Warden Meldrum accepted the surrender of residence site in Beach Street hv F. G. Lynch. The application for a special alluvial claim by 11. Mild was adjourned for report..

At. the sitting' ol the A-so--motif Court for the County of Most land before Warden. Meld run; Hiis morning the County valuation lists were submitted by Air ,1. Peake (Cnuniv Valuer) and certified to.

The residence of All Richard Barker, at Jiuiiaiiga. was totally destroyed by lire at three o’clock on Sunday morning. Mr and Airs Barker and their family jtisi having time to escape. They lost- everything, including a piano. I he tire originated in the kitchen, hut everything seemed all right when the occupants retired for the night.

The Plunket Nurse (Nurse Spring) will veil Hokitika to-morrow (Friday) as usual. In the morning she will rai’l at the homes a- required and lU the afternoon she may lie consulted at St. Andrews’ Hall from A to -1.30. .Message- may be lott with the Secretary (Airs George Perry. Hall Street), who will also be glad to receive member-' subscriptions, as the financial year ot the Society end- to-day (March 31-i i.

Latest popular songs ‘ Bella Donna Bundabei g.” "Thinking of Von,” ‘‘Smile a Little Bit.” ‘‘Gimme a Little Kiss.” “Any lee To-day, Lady?” “I Can’t Forget.” '‘Just One More Kiss.” “Who.” (from the musical comedy ‘Sunny’), “At Peace With the Worbl

‘The Letter Edged in Black.” “Cuckoo.” “Kvi rv Little Thing,” “It Al:uk You Tinony.’* ‘Oratnclor” tlic* new “Voleneiit." Price 2s, postage Id extra. Obiailiable from A. W. Yarrall. gramophone and musical dealer, Revolt S: Hokitika. —Advt.

Fancy Traced Goods just opened to day direct from Home. The latest designs in crash cushions, runners and centres, black Venetian ci'ofli cushions, and runners, lawn and puffy silk poplin cushions and runners, coloured ami white linen centres. Painted canvas hags and pochettes with coloured wool to tone. “ Broricho ” embrsilk and fibroin's in all shades ; also knitting. crewel and lihrone needi'es. At Addisons. Drapers, Hokitika. —Advt.