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Hokitika Guardian, 8 April 1920, Page 2

Titf, public, are called together for a very important public meeting to-mor-row. Mr P. P. Climie, Organiser of the Canterbury Progress League, will address the public at 8.15. o’clock with regard to associating Westland with Canterbury in the active progressive movement which is now going forward on the East Coast. It is a pleasing

ncident to find our next door neighbor lolding out the right hand of fellow- I ihip, and offering to co-operate so wil- o ingly in assisting to the mutual ad- t< ,-ancement of both sides of the ranges, a Hie time is ripe for such action. The completion of the Otira tunnel begins v to loom in sight, and the Coast is j feeling the benefit just now- of an indus- , trial boom in regard to timber in par- ; ticular. Westland c an be of material benefit to the whole of the East Coast once the through railway is running, 1 not alone in supplying timber and coal, ' hut also in forwarding pastoral sup- * plies for which there is an unsatisfied 1 demand across the ranges. In return, Canterbury can do much for the Coast. Its products will be needed here in larger quantity, and room can be found for some of its population to help develope Westland. Mutual help of this nature will give both districts a fillip, and the boom and activity will be useful for the South Island generally which needs a revival to prevent it being totally eclipsed bv the North Island. Air Olimie will have suggestions to put forward to advance the district, and the people will be indebted to him and to his organisation for the practical move being taken. The public can show their appreciation at the outset by- attending in force and assisting to launch the new- movement with all the entliuisasm possible. With the important visit to be paid to Hokitika next month it behoves the townspeople to prepare in advance .foi the advent of the Heir Apparent to the throne of Great Britain. In this matter the local body should take part also, and Mve the citizens a lead in the matter of sweeping and garnishing the • town. The place will enjoy a friendly i invasion of many hundreds of visitors, j and Hokitika will require to be dressed |at its best. There are only some five ; w-eeks to the time of the visit so l that there is the need for urgency in ■ the matter. In the amenities of citizen ilifo there is nothing more pleasing than to see a well kept town. The appearance of a place betokens its prosperity and its interest in life. Hokitika lias a reputation to live up to now-. Its traditions record that in times past it has been noted always for its loyaltyand hospitality, rind the town lias the reputation of doing all things well. The present is an occasion for every-one to seek to do their l>est. There is not any necessity- for a lavish display, but there will be expected a hearty- spirit and a. desire to do well in a simple way. One ef the first matters then is to set about a general cleaning 'up, so that tlie streets dwellings and surroundings will be some little credit to the town. This work takes time, and should he put in hand now. Labor is not so plentiful, nor tradesmen so numerous that rush at the finish can be expected. AVe hope the Boronuh Cmmloil authorities - and the citizens generally will beerm to anticipate the gdem.t event, and commence to get ready- betimes. Hokitika has some good records to its credit in the past but these must be all excelled when the Prince of the Royal Household comes amongst us next month.