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Hokitika Guardian, 7 February 1931, Page 4

The popularity of Hokitika ns. a rendezvous for district picnics, Is being emphasised again this year. Tt. is evident what has been done already in the way of making Cass Square more and more convenient for large picnic* parties, lias borne results which are most gratifying. What has resulted, should be an encouragement to do more with that well placed centre in adding to its amenities, and so keeping it in the fore front as an attractive holiday and picnic resort. In the past the citizens helped very liberally, and if given further opportunity in that direction, no doubt, the response would not be disappointing, A good doa) might bo done with Cass Square to add to its amenities and make it a more attractive spot in appearance, It is a matter of someone taking a lead. The municipal council has general duties to perform and a limited finance to work on. Tt is however, the best organised b.-dy for the work, if the enthusiasm of the members can be aroused. Provision exists under the Municipal Act for the Council to set up committees of citizens to co-operate with it in special works, and Cass Square offers an ideal subject on which to act. Doubtless Borough funds would be supplemented by local contributions under a definite scheme, and if the initiative were taken, practical results would follow. The work of the Beautifying Society might well bo revived at this juncture, and working in conjunction with the Municipal authorities or an agreed upon scheme, much might be done for th G general improvement of Cass Square and for the appearance of the town. Many towns of the size of Hokitika are doing a, good deal in the way of beautification of the streets and parks, and the folk here, we are sure, have similar ambition, if given the opportunity to show it. It would be pleasing to find Cass Square made more brighter and clenner and there is the need there for added conveniences. Once agnin also, we might refer to the sea front where there is always the call for more to be done to make it cleanly and attractive. Iri the general appearance of the streets there is room for much to be done. Altogether, there is useful work awaiting action, and if the citizens would take some action in the matter it would be an example and a lead for the Borough Council, which could then have no excuse for being lax in this civic necessity.