ROSS NEWS.

Hokitika Guardian, 3 November 1924, Page 1

ROSS NEWS.

(From Our Correspondent)

’Phe official opening of the new nidge crossing at Donnelly’s Creek ml lending to the Ross Lime Kiln took lime at Ross at- noon on Saturday.

The Hokitika folk took lull advantage of the special train fares offering and rolled up in force, upwards of 300 children and a large number of adults arriving by the morning train. On arrival the assembly lunched in the Totnrn Dali, where the copper was boiling and tea supplied by the Lime Coy. After luncheon tlie crowd wended their way to the new bridge, where Mr Butler (Chairman of Directors) opened the proceedings. Do said bis speech, like the bridge would bo short. The occasion had been so well advertised that one might, think they were opening a bridge similar to that of Sydney harbour. Although the structure was not. so large he thought- comparatively it would be as useful. Air Arurdnclt deserved the full credit for tlie construction of this bridge, as lie. had persistently made applications to the various local bodies and Government depatrment.s for financial assistance nut il that- assistance, was fortli-

, Hilling. Me I’itt. head-master. Ross School, extended a hearty welcome to the visiting teachers and children. He felt sure their visit would prove of great educational value, lie congratulated the Lime Oov on the completion of such a useful structure and hoped it would assist in increasing the Company's output of lime, which was such a necessary fertiliser. He wished the company a long and successful career and called for three cheers for them, which were heartily responded to. Mr Ti*vino. Hector of tlio Hokitika T)jl.S. and Mr Maloney, Headmaster \ralmra School returned thanks for ihe welcome extended to them and for the privilege of being present that day. They considered the visit would he an educative one for the children, specially as they were later to see the actual operations ol lime product ion. Mr Maloney said the Inangahim County Council deserved credit lor the existence of the present works ns they were the original promoters of the scheme. . He had a proposal to put bet ore tue children present, lie held script »[ the Lime Company mid he would transfer his holding to the hoy or gill who proved most .successful in a competition which he would explain to them on their return to the lotara Had. „ , Mr Murdoch then called on Alls Butler to cut the ribbon, which was immediately done and the bridge was declared open. \ visit was then made to the works where Mr Wood, the Company’s capable manager gave a practical demonstration and fully explained the process of the manufacture of lime. Judging |iv the number of note hooks at work among the children, the ' ' s ' should prove to he of considerable educational value to all concerned. On the return to the Hall Mr -Maloney announced the competition lot which lie wns giving the prize wns to Llie hoy or girl who eould produce the best essay on the subject “Why Ross will he more flourishing in the lutuie. 'fen minutes were given in which to write tlie essay there lieing numerous competitors. The papers were then handed in and when they are judged the prize will he awarded. The visitors left again by the afternoon train very satisfied with the day’s outing. ____