VISIT TO THE MOUTERE.

Colonist, Volume LIV, Issue 13412, 9 May 1912, Page 2 (Supplement)

VISIT TO THE MOUTERE.

The Ministerial party then proceeded to the Lower Moutere, stopping en route afc one of tho orchards in Redwood's Valley, whore apples were samplod and much appreciated. Tho Minister commented upon the enterprise of the people, and said if they were prepared to spend money like that in orchards they must have every confidence in the future. The party travelled as far as the Cemetery road, Lower Moutcro, where ■thoy turned in and visited a portion of the Tasman estate. The Minister was surprised at the extent of the, country, and pleased with the way in which tho hnd broke up. ■ ]

Oil reiuriliftg to town tho Minister inspected the railway station and tho waterway near Milton's Acft), which was brought under his notice by tho deputation. Ho was also taken to the Post Office, where Mr Atmore pointed out that the operators at the telephone exchange, in case of fire, had no exit except through tho operating room, and urged that this should be remedied. Mr Macdonald promised to place this matter before the Postmaster-General.

The Minister and Mr Atmore then went to the Institute, where thoy were mot by Mr F. G. Gibbs, and shown over tho building. The Sitter Art Gallery was also visited.

Tho Minister then visited the Maitai Valloy as afir as the whores, and on his return inspected the School of Music, concluding a very strenuous day.