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Hokitika Guardian, 12 November 1928, Page 4

Tub towns of CJreyinouth and Hokitika nro the chief voting centres of the electorate, and we may assume that in those two centres some consideration will lie given to .Mr Scddou’s persona 1 efforts in, regard to local requirements (I rev mo u tli has been served specially well by M.r Seddon in regard to all its wants. Various important functions and particularly in relation to the visit of the Duke of York and the .Jubilee (‘elebrations. must have been indebted very greatly to .Mr Seddon lor his peisonal attention to the numerous details connected with both important oe fusions. We have not heard any criticism from the Grcymouth end on these matters, so may assume that there is not any blame for remissness on the part elf .Mr Seddon. Still, the services were so outstanding in theii value to assure success, that some little praise and recognition at this juncture might be given. Instead, Mr O’Brien passes a senseless jibe about, Mr Seddon not spending money freely in hotels! At the same time Mr O’Brien makes a kind ol a plea to catch the prohibition vote by see-sawing on the licensing question, but by his jibe surely ho commended Mr Seddon lithe prohibition partisans by his good sense in not wasting substance but in preferring to be- temperate and sensible in regard to hotel expenditure. Jhe cheap sneer by Mr O’llirion did not do any credit to the claim for good sports ma-nsliip he put up, and indicated once again how ready he. is to trade in personalities at tiic expense of his opponent. While expressing detestation at Mr O’Brien’s tactics in this and other respects, let us not lorget to say something more ol Mr Seddon s solid work in the interests of the electorate. .Just as Air Seddon has carefully attended to the demands made on him at the Clreymoulh end, so in respect to Hokitika- he has not been neglectful. His masterstroke some time back in securing the establishment o ; l the Hublie Buildings here is a service that Hokitika people, and the business section in particular, should not overlook The fact that so line a building is situated bore, retains important public departments in the town indefinitely. This is an aspect worth recalling as a reminder of the influence Mr Seddon used. In connection with local matters he has been ready at all times to assist. All public utilities in regard to district affairs have had his at ten lion, and he has secured useful concessions in connection with mails and other services. The attention to South Westland affairs lias borne much good Fruit ‘"'d the town profits greatly by it. Hokitika, has become an established tourist centre by reason of the. great iiitprovemenis in roads and bridges. The southern district is a natuial permanent feeder for the town, and auv improvement, in that quarter must help Hokitika. The towns people can

therefore regard Mr Seddon’s services gra.tofully, and on Wednesday there will be the opportunity to show' the gratitude they feel in a very practical manner. Verb sup.