THE DUNEDIN TRIP

Hokitika Guardian, 15 February 1926, Page 4

THE DUNEDIN TRIP

CHBISTCHT'nCH SCHOOLS ARRANGEMENTS.

At a representative meeting at Christchurch on Friday Mr Ti. E. Ponlington (secretary) reported that 70 schools out of 200 in Canterbury circularised had replied, the total nuinhe:of children who wished to go the Exhibition being 1536. All flu* ( it.v schools had replied; and replies had been received from schools as far north as Culverdcn. Mr Somerville said that they wore arranging for 4000 children; 1000 had been already booked. The time-table ns submitted was adopted, and the dates on which the trains should bo despatched were set down as follows February 22nd, March Stl-i. and March 22nd. 51 r Struck said that he had interviewed the commissioners of the different courts and the attendants, and in each case thov had heel) most anxious to make the visit of the children ns educative as possible. Either the commissioner or an attendant at each court would give short lectures and explanations regarding the respective courts.

It was decided to arrange for children from the City schools to go by the first special train on February 22nd. THE RAILWAY JOURNEY. Mr T. \Y. West reported regarding the railway arrangements that the railway authorities could not promise cross-seats for all; but could promise about 75 per cent. As to the speed of the trains, it would he limited express speed, with only about tour stops. As to refreshments, Air Purnell and Mr West had conferred with Air Stevenson, railway refreshment room supervisor for the South Island. It had been found necessary to abandon the sit-down meal on the down journey; in place of it a stand-up meal would be provided. On the journey from Dunedin dinner would be provided. Afr West said that the railway authorities would provide special tickets, which would be handed to the executive for distribution; the executive would be responsible to the Department for the tickets.

Replying to the chairman, Ah- Somerville said that adults in charge of the children should remain with them and sleep in the same room with them. "Adults would have to provide their own blankets; the Dunedin people would provide stretchers, mattresses, and pillows. Afr Penlington asked if children would be allowed to visit friends in Dunedin? The chairman: If that is allowed, T think that there will lie no end of trouble. ATr AA’est moved: “That no child he allowed to leave the care of the teachers while on the trip.”—The motion was agreed to.