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Hokitika Guardian, 28 February 1927, Page 2

fc The contemplated rail "'ay excursion 01 March 20th. from -Christchurch t - (.ireymout.li and Hokitika at exception ally cheap fares, suggests a ready rnad< opportunity at hand to do some iisolu l " advertising with the Canterbury foil to acquaint them with the attraction. ~ of Westland in particular, and th< West Coast in general. The time available for a stay in either town is ver> limited, hut visitors, it is hoped will I have their interest and attention vhHtod as to the attractions of the place, so that a return visit and a longer stay will he ensured. The praise passed by the visiting Americans and their guide in regard to the South Mestland tour, might well he blazoned all over Canterbury. Such independent opinions from world travellers indicate that Hokitika is the jumping off place for all that is best in Mew Zealand scenery. Harking hack to the proposed excursion. it is for the citizens to co-oper-ate and join in extending a cordial welcome to the visitors. "Everything possible should lie done to make the tourists welcome and pleased to he on the Const. Tt is an occasion for Cast to meet "West, and in the genial atmosphere of local hospitality let it he a meeting to remember. Tt is oil such occasions that Cass Square proves a special asset to the tour. With its shade and shelter, and its handy conveniences, it is a popular rendezvous for picnic parties. The facilities now provided for supplying the wants of picnickers are so complete that »c find West Coasters returning again and again to Hokitika. If the right hand of good fellowship is extended to the Canterbury visitors on the coming occasion in the spirit typical of the Coast and this community, the effect, we are sure will he to draw more visitors from Canterbury when the excursion is being repeated. Tt is for the people as a whole to unite in making a good impression on the present occasion, and the prestige established will he a record which will serve the town and district well in the future. It is to tie hoped therefore that the most will he made on the present occasion to give the visitors a hearty welcome and so ensure future returned visits. Hokitika has but to live up to its reputation as usual and all will bo well.