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Hokitika Guardian, 5 August 1927, Page 2

It is very satisfactory to note that tho recent appeal for subscribers to tlie Hokitika Library is meeting with a very fair response. Tt is an institution well worthy sustained patronage in the interests specially of the rising generation and the public at large. It is satisfactory, also, to note that there is an enquiry from prospective country ■ subscribers. There is no reason why in localities where there is not an established library and reading room, country residents should not link ~up with such a useful requisite ns a public library. Country folk normally have special opportunities for leisure tor reading in the long evenings particularly, and the Hokitika Library provides a base on which they could work with mutual advantage'. .Many settlers nowadays are regular visitors to town and on joining the Library could make their own weekly selection of books, papers and magazines. In the case of families, such an arrangement would be a boon to the domestic circle, and the rising generation should welcome the convenience. In eases where setters have not the opportunity of regular visits, there are cheap postage, rates specially provided for. which would meet any individual case in any part of Westland. Also, in cortain localities where a number of settlers band together and join the Library, parcels of books and magazines could Ire sent out regularly, and replenished on return. This system is working very well in Canterbury, and at regular intervals parcels or Ixixcs of hooks are taken to various centres to a responsible settler to whom those in the subscribing circle look for their weekly change of reading matter. Tt will he seen, therefore, that it is possible for tho country popple to enjoy the amenities of a well stocked library as well as the town dwellers, and the local management is anxious to see the benefits of the local I.ibrarv extended to the country centres in the interests of the people as a whole. The Hokitia Library is well stocked with reading matter, and country subscribers It avo only to indicate the class of matter preferred, or the author desired, md their wants can he met. The same remark applies to magazines and ilustrated journals, own choice will have :ht> necessary attention always. Tho 1 ■ountry folk are, therefore, in a much ' avoured position, and it will he rather remarkable if tho situation is not w idely availed of - tho offer being such a good one.