THOUGHTS FOR THE TIMES

Hokitika Guardian, 10 May 1929, Page 4

THOUGHTS FOR THE TIMES

the fox glacier. With so lavish a hand has Providence distributed a wealth of scenic attractions throughout New Zealand that in South Westland, when He fashioned that vast blazing jewel in ihe mountain side, the 1* ranz Josel Glacier, He created another to be a rival unto it—the Fox Glacier, which, while corresponding in many respects to its peerless brother, has special qualities and beauties of its own. Unfortunately, it is not nearly so well .known. ' for which the Government ami people of New Zealand must be blamed, and it is only now, after 80 years of settlement in New Zealand, that it is coming into its own. The Fox Glacier is. in truth, a jewel which all New Zealanders should make it heir ambition to see. Having seen it one can only express astonishment that, it has not been more developed. —E. E. Muir.

• . ", Smart Models in millinery just opened to-day at Addison’s. —Advt. Mr M. H. Houston inserts in this issue a notice of thanks to the electors it" the Southern Riding. Just to hand, fifty of the latest , men’s overcoats. These are made exclusively for us.—W. H. Stopforth’s.— Advt. There is likely to be some delay in the transit- of the election papers from tlie far south. A message received yesterday afternoon from Mr W. Gunn, who is returning with the papers, - stated he was held up by floods in the Jiaast. river. The trophies presented to the winners at last nights Boxing Tourney .c- untuned by tnc following:—Flea Weight (Mr’ A. Lawn) Mosquito t-Ur W. Newman) Flyweight (Mr Addy Breeze), Bantam (Mr j. J. Mclntosh), Light Weight (-Mr J. A. McCallum), Most scientific, won by M. Morgan (Mr H. Kortegast.)

The usual fortnightly meeting of Westland Lodge No. 89, U.A.O,D. was held on Wednesday evening, A.D. Bro T. Lock presiding. The minutes of the previous meeting were read arid •■oiifii’nied. Outward correspondence was rend and approved, inward read and received. Hick pay amounting "on ft, nd arid, an account for 15s'werepasser! tor payment. A Candida e ivas impressively initiated into the rites of Druklism by the A.D., ably assisted ’ v his officers. After "dealing With several small matters the lodge closed i,i harm: ny. Superior Quality Hose just landed from London bv McKay’s—“Violet Ring”’ full-fashioned Trepoint Cashmere Hose, ei<rlt n -w shades', fis ll’d r “Nulastic” expamli.iiu «’ W" da slur ere Hose, six new shades. 5s 3d; ‘Lady Jane” pure silk full-fashioned Hose, twelve shades. 10s Gd pair ; “Knysci-”. pure silk slipper heel, 11s 6d; half-heel 13s lid pair. Also hose of deeper quality at McKay’s.—Advt. “ Yes, We have some Pyjamas.” just the nice heavyweight for the cold ’•eatlier now approaching.—AddisonY, ’jihere 89.—Advt.. ■ Just opened to-day at Addtebnd cheek and plain flannels, hosiery’, and woollen gloves and children’s’ Advt. ' ’ , .