THOUGHTS FOR THE TIMES

Hokitika Guardian, 22 December 1927, Page 2

THOUGHTS FOR THE TIMES

Tnn Centralisation Craze. Steadily, and undeterred l)V criticism, the Government draws more and moj» power to Wellington. Again we ask when the country.is going to realise the danger ol this.-policy;, and to say emphatically that centralisation must stop. —Auckland Star.

Just to hand a new range of Stetson and Borsalino Felt Hats at AV. H. Stopforth’s.—Advt. The locally owned racehorse Note was scratched to-day for all engagements at the AA estland and Gleyliiouth Racing Clubs coining fixtures.

Air T, 14. Col till ail, J.P., returned by last evening’s express after a visit to the North Island, and intends remaining oti the Coast till altei the holidays.

Ei Ciiolertoii, the well-known optical specialist, Ims arrived in Hokitika,Alltel may he consulted oil all delects of vision at Keller's Hotel until 3 p.m. on Friday (not later.i.

Nurse Spring, the Plliiiket nurse; "ill pay her fortnightly visit to Hokitika to-morrow-. The usual programme will lie followed: The nurse will visit in the morning and in the afternoon will he in attendance at St. Andrew s Hall. Alessages may be hdt with Airs G. A. Perry Hall Street;

At present there is in the district a plague of flies slightly bigger than the housefly (.states the AYinuul "RoeOrii”). They seeiii to have a partiality for tar. and have beeii attracted in thousands by the tar-sealing operations in the main strbet.

’Ninas gifts—Latest Neglige Shirts, two collars to match. 7s lid to 19s fid at AA'. IT. Stopforth’s.—Advt;

Alake for AY. H. Stopforth’s for your ’Xmas requirements: Our stock is new, a lid the very latest iii men’s Went.—Acivt:

just opeiied for present went, all wool repp coats in navy, black anti colours. Those coals are correctly cut in the latest sl.vlo, smartly lined, and at very reasonable prices.—Sclitodet* and Orb—Advt.

Give him something he eaii wear. He’ll appreciate it. Shirts, pyjamas, lies, socks, bracek, halulkercbiefs, spoits bells lintke accejitnble Xmas gifts. Wo have a full range of these goods and Addisons price's (as tikuai) are right.—Advt.

AA’e have just received a small tango of ladies frocks in crepe do elicnes and floral and bordered voiles; these garments are very smartly cut, aitd ill exclusive styles, and just in time for the holidays. Schroder stud Cd:— Advt;