THOUGHTS FOR THE TIMES

Hokitika Guardian, 3 December 1927, Page 2

THOUGHTS FOR THE TIMES

Australia's Great Future. From the very nature of her location and policy, Australia is bound to .become, and always remain, an Anglo Saxon nation. She will shine ns a splendid jewel in the crown of English speaking peoples. —New York Journal.

Kapoe beds best quality kapoc and ticking, single bed 33s Gd to 37s Gd, double bed 57s G(1 to G9s Gd at AlcIvay’s, Hokitika.—Advt. Aren! Complete your Xmas outfit by put chasing one of our felt hats. Prices 10s Gd to 555. AV. H. Stopforth.—Advt. Air AY. H. Stopforth, mercer, of Revell St. wishes to draw the attention of the public to bis replace advertisement wlierin it is stated that lie has just landed fifty boys’ and youths’ suits. They are in various colours and your inspection is invited.

The death of Air John Coyle, the well-known carrier of Fitzherbert St. took place last evening after an illness with an internal complaint that lias lasted for a considerable time past. The deceased was a native of Hokitika and 57 years of age. and since boy-hood has been connected with the well-known carrying business formerly carried on by bis father in file early days, carrying out many large contracts. He leaves a widow and family of five (two daughters and three sons) and two brothers (Air Pat Coyle and Air Thomas Coyle) both well-known local residents. Many friends throughout AVestland will regret tbe passing of a very fine stamp of citizen and will extend their sympathy to tlie bereaved widow and fnmilv and relatives.

Tt is with extreme regret that we record the death of the second son of Air Thomas Robinson of Sewell Street, which took place at AVestland Hospital last evening. Following the death of tbe eldest son yesterday morning tbe second son was found to be seriously ill and was removed to tbe hospital'for treatment, but death ensued towards evening. It appears to be that death was caused by eating green gooseberries, convulsions following. The double loss is a very sad one indeed, and the deepest sympathy of the community will be extended to tbe bereaved parents in the tragic double loss of their two bright children in such sudden o.irchi instances. The second son (Charles AA’illinm) was two years and nine months of nge. The double funeral takes place to-morrow afternoon at 3.30 o’clock.

Arising out of tbe discussion of a paper on whitebait read before tbe Philosophical Institute of Canterbury by Air I). Hope, curator of the North Canterbury Acclimatisation Society, the following motion was forwarded to the Alarine Department and circulated to kindred societies: “That tbe council of this institute desires to draw the attention of the Government to the desirability of some form of control of the whitebait fishery, in view of the immense reduction in the numbers of the fish.” AYhile not feeling competent to suggest what the form of control should be, tbe institute felt that the matter should be thoroughly investigated by an expert, who might then advise on the situation. The Alarine Department lias taken the matter up, and the C'fiief Inspector of Fisheries is now obtaining all the necessary information to enable him to deal satisfactorily with a question of which there lias lately been considerable public discussion.

Bathing costumes for men, ladies, boys and girls, newest patterns in cotton and woollen material ; also new rubber bathing caps and shoes. AtcKay’s, Hokitika.—Advt.

A -spirited reply to Air J. A. Thomson, a former member of tbe AA'est Australian Legislative Council, who criticised the attitude of tile white New Zealanders to tbe Maoris, was made by the Alayor (the Rev J. Tv. Archer) at tbe civic reception which be tendered at Christchurch on AVednesday to the Right Hon ].. C. AI. S. Amcry and Airs Amery. ‘'AYe bad some stupid fellow from Australia,” said Air Archer, “who made some stupid remarks about our Maori race in general and our relations with the Maori race in particular. 1 hope and believe the Maori people have not taken him as in any way representing our views. (Applause). Between us and the Afaori folk there Is a very close friendship. They are one with us in spirit and in family relationships and absolutely one with us in their loyalty and devotion to the Empire.” (Applause).

The most economical floor and furniture polish is “ Tan-Ol.” Gives a dry, brilliant gloss that losts for a lon time. Does not smear. All grocers —Advt.