CORESPONDENCE.

Hokitika Guardian, 8 January 1923, Page 4

CORESPONDENCE.

AN APPRECIATION

(To the Editor)

Sir,—On behalf of the members of the Y.AI.C.A. walking party, who visiter! the [''ran/, .loseef Glacier during tlie holidays, I am writing to ask if you will permit us through your paper to express our sincere thanks to all those residents of Westland who helped so much in the arrangements of the tour, and at all points made us feel welcome. Our walking tours are organised each year for the purpose of arranging for our members to make visits which would not otherwise be possible, to the most interesting parts of New Zealand. After the rush and bustle of city lile these tours are enjoyed more than any other form of holiday. It is good to come into close contact with nature in ■■ God's Great Out-of-Doors.” We are at a loss for words to describe the delights which have been ours as we have travelled through Westland; suffice it to say that your beautiful country ‘‘calls and calls again.”

We shall never forget the great kindness of Dr. Teichelmann in making a special trip to the Glacier to give us his comradeship, and the benefit of his vast store of information concerning South Westland, also the delightful hospitality which he extended to us at his home on the return journex. Neither shall we forget the kindly and valuable assistance which we have received for many mouths past Iron) Ml I). ,1. Evans, president of the Progress League, whose influence opened lor us so ninny doors of hospitality. AA e are likewise much indebted to Mr Mm. .Jeffries, chairman of the Westland (Du 11 1 v Council, for his valuable help. Out thanks are also due to Messrs Renton Urns., .1. J. Mclntosh and G. Davidson. The last-named and his Highland friends once again provided memorable entertainment at his homo for several members of our party. Air W. .1. Butler was specially kind in suggesting and personally arranging for the use of the tramway of Stuart and Chapman, Ltd., for the first, few miles of the downward journey. Messrs .T. 11. and .lolin Chapman, gave us cordial welcome and displayed a tlunighUul interest in our lour: as also did Mr K. 0. May, of their staff. The '1 own Clerk of Ross. Mr A. W. Peebles, was exceptionally kind; and we also recoiled valuable help from the Mayor (Mr Samuel Evans), and Mrs Evans, the Rev. E. 11. Thorp, Messrs 11. Osmer.-. .1, J. I’ethig and Mr and Mrs Black. At Mari ILifi. Messrs Rainage, Adam-

..on and O.xuant gave valuable help; while at Mafainui. our genial Irieiid. Mr Thomas Nolan was a host in himself. Messrs R. Ecclesficld, S. W. Richardson, T. Mcßride and .1. Nolan did what was possible to assist our arrangements. and the (5 Neill Bros.. Ml and Mrs Maurice Patrick and Mr Robert. ilyndman voluntarily entertained us !„- the way. St Waiho Eet-Us. Mr and Mrs E. Ilevehl: looked after u> well. The mention of Waiho Gorge "ill alu ;ivs cm II np kindly remembrance ol Alex Graham and members of the Graham family, for their courteous ro(■nptioH of our party. Also ol .\le~srs Williams and Wceuink for the exhilarating times we spent with them on the ice and on the hill- which overlo.,l; the •..vudertul glacier. Last, hut not least, an wish to expro" our deepest thank'

to Mr Wm. Robinson, tin* genial and resoiin ei ill friend "hose presence gave us assurance on the " long, lung trail.

It is somewhat difficult, sir, to coinpile a list of names without omitting any which should he included, but we tiT t that the numerous AY'-xt < oasters who gave us hearty' greeting will consider themselves included. Once again we have learned that the reputation for kindness and hospitality v.'ui.-b •• The Coast” enjoys means more than the actual words imply. We consider ourselves privileged fn him* again mingled with you for ten delightful days, and if we may. we hope to come again. Afeanwhik*, we shall continue to extol the attractions of Westland, and we send to all friends our best wi'hes for happiness and prosperity in 1923.—Yours faithfully, R, A. KENNER. General See. Y.AI.C.A., Christchurch.