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Hokitika Guardian, 25 July 1927, Page 2

One of the most famous British travellers, Sir Francis Youngliusband. has recently published a record of his experiences, in which he presents his considered judgment of the men and the affairs he lias encountered during his caicer. “What does the light oi experience show is the best contribution that we English here at the heart of the whole British Empire, can make for the good of mankind? What special gift is it in our power to offer to the Empire, and through the Empire, to the world?” he asks in a concluding chapter. He sees in England “a wondrous beauty which is all her own”—a sweetness that has nothing insipid about it—and predicts that it "ill come to maturity from that blend of hardihood and tenderness we owe to Christianity. “In the fulness of time there "ill come to England a true spiritual genius—one who will embody and express the genius of the whole great world. And he will lie a religious genius of our own. speaking in our o"'n tongue of men of our own day. He will do as Jesus did—look into the heart. things for himself, and from that Divine source of all that is most good and most lovely and most true draw the inspiration which will make him say and do what will bring refreshment to the souls of men. He will take the ancient Gospel as Shakespeare took some ancient story, and by the fire of his genius impart to it a fresh life and a new meaning. And lie will live the life ns well as tell the story, and so make England a- land of pilgrimage for all the world. Compared with such a one even the greatest of the past will lx> only the preparers of the way. Greater even than Shakespeare or Milton. Fox. Wesley, or Nelson. and English ns these to the core, he will yet l c so universal that every other country will claim him n.s its own. He will speak for all men because he will he speaking out of the month of that God which is in evensingle one of us. This is what the light of experience shows me it should he the ambition of England to produce. Our special contribution to the world should be one who can instil a divine sweetness into mankind.*t

Tlio family of the late Mr A. McArthur insert notices of thanks in this issue.

The Mines Department is inviting tenders for the purchase of material, instruments, tools, etc. of the WaimeaKutnara water rave, reveivalde up to Ist August.

The usual Jazz Club’s dance will ho held in the Soldiers’ Hall on Wednesday next, July 27th. at B.JO p.m.— Advi.

In the House last week when discussing a. Dill relating to electoral polls, Mr T. E. V. Seddon (Westland) said the question of the right of the returning officer to exercise a casting vote should lie cleared up once and for

There is some movement in timber during the last few days. A considerable quantity of white pine which has been in stack for some time is being loaded for export to Australia, some three or four steamers loading timber at Ceyniouth. The despatch will Ik* a welcome relief to the sawmilling firms which have had the timber on hand for so long.

Four days of settled weather, with hard frosts at night, have caused r

steady drop in the lvawarau, which, at Cromwell' on Friday morning, was only a few inches above the previous lowest level. Men arc at work on v ogel’s Vision, the Natural Bridge and Cromwell claims, huL no information is yet available. Fine weather still prevails, with indications of further frosts.

The “Cluster Crehe ” lighting aeroplane presented to the New Zealand (oivernment by Sir Henry Wigram has now been purchased. It is a singleseater’piano of a type which now forms part, of the standard equipment of the Duval Air Force, and is fitted with a 385 1,.]). “ Jaguar ” air-cooled radial engine. The armament consists of two Vickers machine-guns firing through the propel lor. and four 201 b bombs can he carried.

An Auckland resident who called on his C liinese launderer found that since the occasion of his previous visit a number of allorations had been carried out ai the shop, the principal one being the erection of a wire grille for the full length of the counter, with a small opening for the reception and handing out of parcels. “ -Making it like a rage?” hazarded the visitor.

" Plenty thief. Auckland,” said John, sadly. “ Someone takein four lots .starched collars oil' counter. Alice same hank now.”

•• I suppose tin* young lady will pay the line,” said Mi - E. D. .Mosley. K..M., with a smile, in the Magistrate’s Court, Christchurch, on Friday, when a young man and a young woman were charged with pillion-riding. “ It happened at 1.15 a.m.,” the Senior-Ser-geant told the Court. 1 here was no appearance ol the voting Woman. ‘Aon know the laws must lu* obeyed. declared Mr Mosley, addressing the defendant. “You will have noticed that the lines have been going up lately. Von are convicted and filled 20s and costs, and the lady is convicted and fined Ids an costs.”

The Mercantile Gazette notifies the registration of Westland Mood Pulp l and Paper Syndicate, Ltd. Registered July Id, 1027. Office at F. IV. Labntt. Payne's Buildings, Christchurch. Capital : C 10.000 into 10.000 shares of Cl each. Subscribers: Christchurch —I*. .M. Ilrown 100, W. S. Mitchell 200, G. W. Fa it-went her 100, •). D. Johns 100. T. Hill 100. 11. S. Stoke 100. .T. I’rown 100, Tairas 11. Gibson 50: Grevinoutli—E. J. Rtindi'e 100; A\ estport—ll. It. Voting 100. Objects: Wood pulp and general.

The death took place on Sunday morning about 0 o’clock of M,r Philip Henry Amberger, of Hampden Street, alter a lengthy illness. The deceased was horn near i'Tanklort, in .Germany, in 1552 and was therolore 75 years of age. lie was apprenticed to his trade of tinsmith and plumber in his native land a,ml came to New Zealand in 1870. coming to Hokitika, where lie was first employed by Mr "Win. Heinz, and later opened up in business on his own account, which ho carried on for many years until' lie sold out to Mr W. H. Shannon. Mr Amberger was formerly a member of the Borough Council for a number of years and was a member of the Fire Brigade lor some sixteen years and was a member ol the Masonic Lodge. He took up farming. securing a section on the Municipal Endowment at Koiterangi which he continued until failing health called a halt and he came hack to Hokitika to his old home, where ho lias since resided. Deceased leaves a widow and family of three sons (Philip, at Marson. Otto, at Koiterangi. and Fred, at Kokatahi- and one daughter (Mrs A. . iimnick, of Koiterangi). and numerous grandchildren. The passing of deceased will he regretted by a wide circle of friends.

Twenty dozen men's self collars to cenr at Gd each at NT. H. Slopforth’s. —Advt.

For quick sale, eight only nil wool jumper-suits, slutdes of cream, snxe, fawn, rose at 29 s Gd and 39s Gd, usual prices 40s Gd to G7s Gd. Ladies’ wool jumpers from 4s lid at Schroder’s Sale. Schroder and Co.—Advt.

Men’s Hamilton Cloth, striped Pyjamas, regular price los Gd, Jubilee Sale price ]‘2s Gd at McKay’s. Advt.

Men’s Over-coats of high degree, latest city styles bought at one third off regular prices. Usual price £G 6s to £8 Bs, Jubilee Sale prices 75s to 105 s. McKay's Diamond Jubilee Sale. —Advt.

Ladies’ Tweed and Velour Tweed Coats, marked down further than ever; in fact we are practically giving some away to effect a clearance. Wo have too many left. Call and see these coats and secure a bargain while they Inst.—McKay’s Great Diamond Jubilee Sale.—Advt.

Na washing, no ironing with the Victoria Damask now showing at Audi son’s.—Advt.

" Xazol ” is unequalled for relieving coughs, colds, catarrh and sore throats. Handy, efficacious, and money-saving. GO doses Is Gd.—Advt. Six youths’ tan-colour canvas rub-ber-lined waterproof Coats, regular price 27s 6d to 355, Jubilee Sale price 17s Gd to 19. s Gd at McKay’s Diamond Jubilee Sale.—Advt. Woods' Creat Peppermint Cure First aid for coughs, colds, influenza