THOUGHTS FOR THE TIMES.

Hokitika Guardian, 26 October 1928, Page 4

THOUGHTS FOR THE TIMES.

What Sir Joseph Ward Has Done “Sir Joseph Ward has given people among other fine legislation, the Advances to Settlers Act, which had been described as one of the marvels of finance, while the Advances to Workers Act and Old Age Pensions Act were further measures for which the people had to thank Sir Joseph Ward. Penny postage and the present efficient mail service were excellent examples of his great service to the country, while his work at the Imperial Conferences had attracted world-wide attention^ —Mr Lou'ghnan, at Palmerston.

Kokatahi Tennis Club open *the season to-morrow altcrnoon at 2 o clock; Members Of other clubs are invited to take part.

The motor ship Zingara which left Wellington yesterday passed Farewell Spit at 5 o’clock this morning and is due here on to-morrow morning’s tide.

The usual monthly service ol the Presbyterian Church will be held in the Presbyterian Church, Woodstock, on Sunday next, October 28th, at 2.30 p.m. / Miss Parfitt wishes to notify her pupils that her elocution classes will l>e held in the Freemason’s Hall, Hamilton Street on Saturday owing to the Soldiers’ Hall being engaged.— Advt.

The order of Masses and Devotions in St. Mary’s Parish on Sunday, October 28th, will be as follows:—Arahura 10 a.m., Hokitika 8 a,m., 10 a.m. and 7 p.m. Two dozen boys’ fancy jerseys, with collar and tie to match and assorted shades—sizes 20 to 22in. only. To clear at a cash price of 3s lid.—W. H. Stbpforth’s.—Advt.