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Hokitika Guardian, 24 August 1925, Page 1

KM I*l ItK PRESS IVKRKGATES. j ROTORUA. August 22. ( Tlh‘ Empire Press Dologatos 101 lby spocial 1 min :ii S.'KI a.in. on route in _ Waitomo. , 1.,,, ,1 Burnham. lie I'oro departing, j sidd: " Tlio visit would leave an indel- ( jlile ineniary. II was most interesting. instructive and enjoyable. I lie , whole partv endorsed these sentiments, and wished to express thanks to the Government and Transport ( oy tor the admirable arrangements, especially to the Arawa people and to Guide M arhrick. 'l'he Knipire would he hotter acquainted with the Dominion after they returned to England. ITe regretted they could not stay longer in this wonderful country among the hospitable people. Rady Hnrnham also spoke with admiration and gratitude ol the splendid reception accorded hy all the people. stir Frank and T.adv Newnes. Sir J tarry Britain, and others spoke in a similar strain. Specially notable were the references jo ihe Maori entertainers and to the magnificence ot the lhcrmal displays at Whakarewiewa and AVairnkei. A number of delegates are actively recording their impressions for Home papers. WAIToMO CAVES. Aug. 22. A partv of forty-seven Empire Press delegates' arrived at the AVaitomo Caves at I.AA o'clock this afternoon from Rotorua. I'he party leaves at S |5 o’clock to-morrow morning by motor for Now Plvmouth.