GORRESPONDENCE

Hokitika Guardian, 21 June 1918, Page 2

GORRESPONDENCE

APPRECIATION

(To tk° Editor.)

Sir,—Before leaving, I desire to thank the people of Hokitika and Westland, and their representatives, for the many kindnesses shown to my mother, brothers and myself during our visit here. I feel that we have been made very welcome indeed, and although at present, I cannot accept any of the kind invitations that have been. extended to me, 1 look forward to being able to do so at some future date. I iee that l have made many friends. While thanking the. people of W estland for the hospitality shown to mo. I and mine. I would like to say «g*u that tho mothers of boys who have g ' from Westland fro the firing hno bate : ,verv reason to be proud of the reputn- ' tion their sons have gained as soldiers. Thov have all proved thcmscKes to he ! of tho best, from the private to Capt, , Tom Sodden. J particularly mention Mr Seddon’s name ns I know that at the battle for Passohendaclo Ridge he did all that a brave soldier could, and that under very trying conditions. I feel that this statement of mine will be oj interest to the people he represents in Parliament. i x i iav e the honour to be your honournh2n<fULlEUT. S. FRICKI.ETON, V.C. Red Lion Hotel, Hokitika. Julie 20th.