JUBILEE FUNCTION.

Hokitika Guardian, 9 January 1924, Page 3

JUBILEE FUNCTION.

THE LUNCHEON. The luncheon in the Town Hall tendered to the Pioneers was a great success. The hall was crowded, all the tables being tilled, and the large hand of lady helpers had provided a full and plentiful supply of eatables. Quickly served, the wants of the vi-i----turs were prompt,ly attended to. a very bountiful repast being provided. The wants of the inner man having been fully attended to, a short toast list was honored. Ronetli's Orchestra supplied pleasing incidental music.

THE TOAST UST. "T he King." proposed by the Chairman. "The Pioneers." proposed bv tin Him. .1. G. Anderson. .Minister ol Mine-.. In doing -o Mr Anderson said the gathering that day was to do honour to the Pinned on tin- the (Mil:, anniversary of the Westland goldfields. The Dominion owed the pioneers of the West Coa-t a great debt. All He' honour they could give them wa ■ due in tin l men and women who e.-nne to the West Coast in the early day- lie eougra inla ted the Pioneers who were present that day. and on hehall ol the Government he desired to thank them for what they had done to open up the country. lie also wished to congratulate the Commit let' of the Exhibition on the very excellent and good display made .and wished them every slice, ss

in their venture. lie asked them all lo drink heartily to the Pen: -er-’. Mr Hugh Smith then recited Ins nv.n poem "The Pioneers. ' Responded to by lion J. t P liamoud and Mr Rallin (Christchurch).

‘ •Sure *ss to t!r' \\ ? (* vn ’ proixisiml by .Mi* •) a mo** *» i • *i* fur AVo>t la in I. In (\nuvx so Mr (‘Mb-o referred tn the striking |"i-r-on:dity of AVest Coa-ters. who were -so Wellkuown for then liospitalily. lie predicted a very prosperous future for the district, which v.a- now coining into its own with il- pastoral and timber resoiiri < • - . Mr ( . A. Perry (-Mayor oi Hokitika) responded, exore-sing appreeiation 'f the I'ofel'ellee- made by the proposiT and liis own opinion ol a distineilv g.'O'l future for the di-lriet. Mr W 11. I’avlitt ( Mavor of Greymouth) extended hi- eong: at ulal inns t,, tlm F.xhil itinii Conuniltee on the perfect ion achieved in 11 ■ - Fxliihitiotl. expressing liis nlee-nre ai seeing so ma i. Pionei rs pi-.'v’it. am! lrihuting ;heir past -ervi.-e-. e-p-eemlly referring to the ptvseneo oi 'll- ."etldon

and extending good wishes lo s!L Mr T. W. Dull’ (Cotiuty Ciiairnum'i joined in acknowledging the toil-t. and tlie happy man'ier of the ju-oposer. lie fell there was a bright int lire toi* Westland, and expre-sed his pleasure at so many Pioneers being presciii and deservedly honoured tliat. day. “The Chairman' proto -ed by lion Anderson and aeknowlodged by Mr Butler. The National Anthem then loneluded a highlv aneeessl t:l and eniovahle fonet.iou.