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Hokitika Guardian, 26 February 1927, Page 2

Ban:F though the approaching Royal visit ty Hokitika is going to be, the authorities are acting wisely in making the occasion a special feature for the children. It will afford Lhe opportunity for the personal touch—as it. wore—and that will result in pleasant memories to last through life. New Zealand appears to lie the ultra-loval Dominion of the Empire, but there is no reason why the spirit should not be encouraged Ho the fullest. We enjoy great privileges under the settled form

i of constitution which is the pivot 01 . . our fJovernment. The reigning House . has not spared itself to know the |eo- , pie. and to maintain by their per- , son a I i tv along the warmest feelings ~f . attachment. The visit, of the present King and Queen to New Zealand a. quarter of a century ago. the lour of the Prince of Wales less than seven years ago, left their mark on the minds of the people. So too, will the present tour of the Duke and Duchess of York. \Yo have seen how, at Auckland. this week the children’s demonstration was the chief and greatest spectacle of the brief stay. There, there were opportunities for the personal touch, and the result will be manifested over the rolling years. The intention of bringing’ forward the school children, remote in South AYestland. as well as those in out-districts, nearer the centre, 'is well worthy of the occasion. The travellers will find j t a , pleasing experience, but after all. the children are the first consideration, and the Committee is going about the matter in the right, way. For the young folk it will be in the nature of a picnic outing, and as no doubt the seniors will rise to the occasion also and by their presence add to the gathering, tho event should he a very memorable one. For the children from the more distant places, some extra hospitality 1 will be needed, and here again house- i holders can show a special interest in the occasion by helping to provide what <

accommodation is needed, and so assisting to make the arrangements pass oft in the best manner possible. A special area is to be roped off for the children and it is understood there will he the opportunity for both the Duke and Duchess to pass down the linos and see and be seen. This intimacy will he a special delight to the young folk and "ill assist to make the occasion more memorable still. Hokitika is indeed

iortunate in having an area such as Cass Square so conveniently placed, and so thoroughly adaptable to the occasion. Everything points to the ducal visit being a pronounced success locally and in every way creditable to the people as a, whole.