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Hokitika Guardian, 22 March 1920, Page 2

It is to bo hoped that, the locnl public: will tube a practical interest in the meeting to Ice hold at the Town Hall to-morrow afternoon with regard to the disposal of the surplus funds in tlio hands of the Lady Liverpool Commit-

tee. The money was raised freely from the people, it will be remembered, for trench comforts, and it is understood that a sum approximating £650 is the unexpended balance in hand. The urpose for which the money was directly raised fortunately passed away, and the time has come to dispose of the sum to the next best advantage. A proposal has been formulated that

the money should be transferred to the Westland Patriotic Fund, and from there to be used for the provision of comforts and extras for soldiers still in hospital or sanatoria, and for their dependents who may stand in need of extra comforts while the bread winners remain in hospital. There is a further suggestion also to devote a portion of the money to the permanently disabled men for their assistance in providing extra comforts. Thif appears to be a useful way of expending the money, and practically confining the sum to the original purpose intended. Perhaps other suggestions will be made, and we are sure that none would be more welcome than from the soldiers themselves. At the same time it must be borne in mind that the original purpose which the money was raised cannot in the main he departed from, so that in framing proposals the cardinal idea of comforts for those serving or still suffering should be borne in mind. A good attendance and a free expression of public opinion on the matter is therefore to be Welcomed.

Tjje Prince is coming to Hokitika, fetich is the official announcement to-day. There will be general pleasure expressed at the announcement and preparations will soon bo put in band to ensure that the district will not be behindhand in its welcome to the Prince and appreciation of the honor done 'Westland by the visit. It will he remembered that Hokitika was not originally in the scope of the itinerary. To secure thp inclusion, and also the extended stay in the towp, is greatly to thp credit of those who were instrumental in securing the arrangement. It will now be for the people to join wifh jtye local bodies in making the unique and historical occasions as memorable as possible to the minds of the rising generation who will be the liege Subjects of His Royal Highness in the y£SF£ that are to come. The present adult subjects will ip turn be delighted to s.ee and honor the Hp'r Apparent, apd dff him the honor due to his rank apd eppp i.qn. Priiice Edward played a plan's parf in thp Great War, and for that lie piust ho}d the psteem of who appreciate the service apd sacrifice of those who went forth t.Q plain- , tain the rights and privileges we enjoy as a free nation. 'L'he Prince of jyales stands high in the love and abjection of ntyipe who have met him. He has a charming personality, apd makes friends wherever he goes. The great off accorded hini Jast week from Epgland, shpws iiyw hp lives in the hearts of the people übpiijb him, apd bore ju fh’S far off outpost of Empire, a warm and cordial v<?lcoipo awaits him—something which will remind him of the loyalty apd affection which lie has left behind In the Homeland, but which is not less sincere and enduring jn this antipodean Dominion of the Bri. tish Empipy 1 . • gpw<gyMjg>w»g» a»