THOUGHTS FOR THE TIMES

Hokitika Guardian, 31 December 1930, Page 4

THOUGHTS FOR THE TIMES

HOPE SPRINGS ETERNAL. j The pessimists and the optimists. tire I both right. It all depends on, the | point of view. | Tliere is no hope if we say- the sit- | nation is hopeless. The business ,] future is aglow with glorious, prospects ‘ —if we but believe it. . In other words, thp fate of this country is in the people’s own hands. If the people think “’prosperity” the future will be prosperous. If they think—But that is unthinkable! The public at large is on the side of the optimists, and the optimists will win.

Gold nuggets are the prizes in the R.S.A. Art Union Iwing drawn tonight. , Price one shilling.

The Grey Jockey Club’s meeting opened this afternoon, and will be continued to-morrow.

A The firobell at No. 1 station will ring out a farewell to the old year and a welcome to the new year at midnight. Bathing? Look well in your hath mg'* i 1 costume. Build up your body with British Yeast-O-Cod. * AY. E. AVi Ilia ms, 1 » Chemist.—Advt. The usual service commencing at 11 p.in. on New Year’s Eve and closing after the entry of the New A ear will he held in the Methodist Church this evening. 'The old time dance will he a feature at the Ross Fire Brigade Ball which takes place in the Totara Hall, Ross, to-night, to welcome in the new year. The last chance. Buy a. ticket in the R.S.A. Art Union, drawing tonight. It iB reported that a split, ten shilling note was attempted to be passed in town this morning. The ‘public are therefore warned to take care. Join the gay throng to-night at the Soldiers' Ha 11,,; where the Black Hand Orchestra hold a grand gala dance to welcome iu the New Year. It will be a bright and. enjoyable gathering and the fun will W tabt and furious. (Good floor, good music and all in good humouE. Don’t miss it,,. Admission 2s Gd.—Advt. The Returned Soldier’s art union will 'he drawn t'6-night in the social ! room of the Soldiers’ Hall at 10.30 o’clock in the presence of a committee representing the press and public, and under the supervision of the police. All returns With blocks of books etc., should be in the hands of Air Roy Paterson by 8 o’clock to-night. Have you a ticket in the R.S.A. Art Union. It is to be drawn tonight. J The annual meeting of the AVcstland j Trotting Club will take place on the Hokitika race-course on Saturday, the first race starting at 12.15 o’clock. There is a complete railway service for the occasion, and everything will be in 1 order at the course for the enjoyment 1 of a pleasant afternoon’s sport. The 1 entries are attractive and the meet- ! ing should prove ns popular as ever. 1 Sturdy Children built up with British Yenst-O-Ood Tablets containing Yeast, , Cod Liver Oil, Calcium, AA T . E. AVilt linms, Chemist.—Xdvt,... ... The Hokitika cricket team to play against Rimu on Sunday, 4th, on the ( Mental Hospital Ground will, he selected from the following players A.. Goode, Taylor, King-, Daly, Freitas, Adamson, Walker, Keller, Thomas, Cooper, (Ferguson, A. H. King, Morgan, Dale, Schroder, and Stgpleton, v Play commences- at 11 o’clock,, P

In connection with n telegram in another column in reference to forged notes on the Bank of Australasia,, at Auckland, the public, are warned to take care when accepting notes on that bank to se© that they are in .order. It is believed that there are a large number in circulation.

Christmas Week was remarkably free from cases of infectious disease in Canterbury and on the West Coast, the total number of notifications being eight, compared with fourteen in the previous week and twenty-eight in the week ended on December 15. In Christchurch Week last year there were twenty-four cases notified, including ten of scarlet fever, and there were five deaths. Last week only one case of scarlet fever was notified and there were no deaths.

On Ora Square to-morrow (New Year’s Day) commencing at 1 o’clock a cycling sports gathering will be held. There are good entries for the events, the handicaps for which appeared in yesterday’s issue. There will also be a number of post entry events. The nominal charge of -one shilling will be made at the gates. Owing to the danger caused .to riders, dogs will not.be admitted to the ground.

Adenoids! Take British Yeast-O-Cod Tablets—Cod Liver Oil, Yeast, Calcium. W. E, Williams, Chemist.— Advt.

Mothers) 'Keep children’s hair healthy. Use Brice’s Dandruff Prescription. Lawn’s, Hairdresser—Advt.

Another shipment of Vocal ion records just arrived. All the latest 2s 6d each. At Yarrall’s, Reveil Street. —Advt.'

Healthy Appetite restored with (British Yeast.-0-Cod- Tablets which create vigorous health. W. E. Williams, Chemist.—Advt.

.An enjoyable time was spent last evening when the members of the St. Mary’s Debating Club met to . farewell Mr Jules Keller, of the staff of the National Bank, who has been •.transferred to' Wellington. Occasion •was taken to make the departing iguest the presentation of a Loewc pipe #md lighter. Those present joined in regret at the departure of Mr Keller from Club circles find wisli•ed him every success in his 1 new sphere of work. Mr Keller (suitably replied and thanked all for their kind references, Mr Keller leaves for V elJington on Friday morning.