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Hokitika Guardian, 3 January 1927, Page 2

Tite New Year dawned under favorable weather conditions for the Coast, and the bright sunshine had its natural effect on al lout-door gatherings. Public and private picnics were very general, and motorists front all parts were touring the district. The race meetings were iheld under conditions most

favorable for the public enjoyment. The local gathering, in particular, had almost a unique experience—two fine days. Here, the racing was exceptionally interesting, even though fields were small. The meeting from a public point nf view was one of the brightest and best over held here, and when we recall that the “Westland Racing Club has been racing some sixty years, it is pleasing to be able to record the success. It is sixty years this month since racing was first established in Hokitika, the first race meeting having opened on Tuesday, January Ist., 1807. This is, therefore. the diamond jubilee year of the Club, and it is understood some recognition of the anniversary is to be made on the occasion of the autumn meeting on. Easter “Wednesday in April next:. The holidays covering the new year will run their course this week. Soon New Zealand will he full of preparations for the visit of the Duke and Duchess of York, an event which is being looked forward to with great pleasure. The Royal party will receive a battering reception ail through the Dominion, for Xew Zealand appears to he the ultra loyal quarter of the Empire. The local community will lie getting back to business this week by degrees. Alining prospects are very promising, and if the sawmilling trade spurts a little, all will bo well industrially. The men on the land must produce more to maintain their incomes with the lessened prices for stock, wool, and butter fat, but there are hopes always that price's will rise and as the dramatist, has said, “Abut never can tell.”