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Hokitika Guardian, 1 February 1929, Page 4

The recurring picnics on Cass Square year l)y year ,suggest that tlio town might extend itself to a greater effort than hitherto, in the way of equipment to ensure a continuance of the liberal patronage enjoyed for so long in the matter of excursions. Cass Square is a very important asset to the town, its full value is perhaps not estimated at its true worth. It is conceivable that the onf.-r of events whereby thousands visit here, year after year, is taken as a matter of course. -Hut as there is a reason for everything, so in i his case the pleasant situation, and the general convenience afforded at Cass Square, kept trim and cieanlv, is no doubt the main reason for the good folk who patronise our town, deciding to make Hokitika the annual rendezvous for the organised excursions. It is ;i fact that as a result of Timaru devoting so much time and attention to Caroline Hay, that centre on the East Coast is a common playground for thousands of visitors yearly. Such being the case. Hokitika might exert itself further, not only to enjoy Cass Square to better advantage, hut also do something to add to the attractive nature of the ocean front, where excursionists for the day might have a second resort with attractions and conveniences out of the ordinary. The citizens have yet to realise, it would appear, how much an asset the sea beach could he made with more attention, and in some re-' spccts it could he made to outrival Cass Square. However, as regards the latter, we should like to see more appliances provided for the children to use for their enjoyment. A properly equipped playing area lor the youugei children would he very popular, and ho in daily use. Serving the local population in the first instance, it would in turn ho an attraction to the district picnics—who would find tin* children (for whom the excursions are primarily arranged) well entered for. This is a matter which might he taken up with interest, and appliances secured. Perhaps the Beautifying Society, which organises a function each year, might give a lead in this matter. It requires only a commencement, and lb public would ho sure to help in a matter which would lie of service fo the rising generation, and ol utility in popularising Hokitika more than ever as a highly favoured resort lor the annual picnic excursion from all parts of the Coast.