THOUGHTS FOR THE TIMES.

Hokitika Guardian, 20 July 1928, Page 2

THOUGHTS FOR THE TIMES.

' » HAPrY Yccth. Longevity alone is no indication of youthfulness, for mftny persons of advanced age have never had more than a precarious hold on life. It may be ' said that only those remain young “whom the gods love” ; these favoured ones retain their enthusiasms and go through life accepting its trials without l«jcoming embittered. An amiable sceptic ism gives, a flavour and sparkle to their speech, and they are indulgent without being weak or sentimental. Experience makes them invaluable friends, and to young men and women they are trusted counsellors. —L.C.

For some little time past the West j Coast Rugby League have been nego- j tiating for the purchase of ten acres of land at Coal Creek, known as the old Chinese gardens, with the object of making it into a football ground. The purchase was completed yesterday. Bishop West-Watson accompanied by Mrs West-Watson will arrive in Hokitika to-morrow. The Bishop will preach at All Saints at 11 a.m. on Sunday and conduct a confirmation at 7 p.m., and will also preach at Koiterangi at 3 p.m. The Bishop and his wife propose to go south to Waiho on Monday and hope to get as far as Bruce Bay, returning to Ross for Sunday week. The Medical Superintendent of Greymouth Hospital reported that there were 39 male and 33 female patients in hospital at the beginning of the month, 45 males ancl 47 females had been admitted, 37 males and 34 females discharged, and 3 females -had died, leaving 47 males and ,43 females at present in hospital. One male had been admitted to the Old People’s Home during the month, and there were now 33 males and 0 females in the institution. Men’s Tweed Overcoats, 100 to choose from. Save on Overcoats now—McKay’s Reaalisation Sale Prices 39s ficl, 49s Gd, 655. Boys’ Dark Grey Tweed Overcoats; good value at McKay’s Realisation Sale rrices 21s, 25s Gd, 29s Gd.—Advt. "Tnhaled, or taken on sugar, “ Nazol” gives immediate relief from coughs, colds and all bronchial complaints. A sicentific common-sense remedy. GO doses Is Gd.—Advt.