HOKITIKA.

Lyttelton Times, Volume XCIII, Issue 10593, 28 February 1895, Page 6

HOKITIKA.

[CORRESPONDENT “ CANTERBURY TIMES.”] Hokitika, Peb. 25. THE SEDDON PRESENTATION. The lists for the general presentation from the electorate close the day after tomorrow, and it is expected that the whole of the subscriptions will ba in by Monday next, March 4~ when the presentation will be made. Mr Seddoa 'arrived in Kumara by special coach late on Saturday night, and will not leave until Wednesday, March 6. It is probable the Kumara presentation will be made this week, the committee holding a meeting this evening to fix the day. The presentation consists of a handsome oak cabinet, containing a set of cutlery and silver-plated forks, spoons, &3., and a sap of handsome dish covers. The monograms of Mr and Mrs Seddon appear upon every article in the cabinet and on the dish covers. The Greenstone people, it • appears; propose making a presentation on their own account, and a newspaper war is the result, it having been assumed that, though not in ■ the Westland electorate, they would join in the general presentation. DISTINGUISHED VISITORS. We have had a short visit from the Bishop of Melanesia, who has made a trip down the coast on hia way from Nelson to Christchurch. He lectured here on the Islands within his diocese, bis remarks being illustrated by photographic slides. We have also Colonel Fox on a tour of inspection, during which the whole of the volunteer companies on the Coast will he inspected. The gallant Colonel is accompanied by hia bride, and they are enjoying glorious weather for their honeymoon trip. Another visitor is Mr M’Kerrow, Inspector to the Land Purchase Board, who has been inspecting Diedrich’s properties offered for sale to the Government. Ho goes to Clarke’s land, near Lake Brunner, to-morrow morning, accompanied by Mr Barron, Commissioner of Crown Lands. The offer to sell this block was declined by the Land Purchase Board, and it will be interesting to see how far Mr M’Karrow’a opinion coincides with that of the Board. OLD MEN’S HOME. Another difficulty has now presented itself in connection with this institution. Although the Benevolent Society took the initiative, they always anticipated being able to utilise the staff of the hospital in case it was needed, and so proposed to erect the building near the hospital and hand over the control to the hospital trustees. The latter, however, were not to be tempted. They thought they bad quite enough honour and power already, and would not deprive the Benevolent Society of these inestimable possessions. Thus confronted by very serious difficulties, the Benevolent Society decided to erect :the building, and then ask the Premier for advice and assistance as to the management.