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Dominion, Volume 1, Issue 226, 17 June 1908, Page 7

Most travellers whon they intend to "do" the trip to Rotorua are (says tho Auckland " Herald") contont to make tho journey from Auckland by the ordinary express train, leaving at 10 a.m., notwithstanding that a recent visitor described it as the "slowest and filthiest" in tho Dominion. A visitor from Christchurch (? Wellington), however, a son of Mr. T. C. Williams, interviewed the railway authorities on Thursday afternoon, and arranged for a special train to convey him to the Hot Lake's centre. It was decided that tho special Ehould leave tho Auckland station at 7 o'clock that evening, anil at the appointed hour a number of Mr. Williams's friends assembled to wish him good luck. Tho train, which consisted of an engine, passengor carriage, and guard's van, was found to be in waiting, and tho traveller drovo up in a cab, and, having seated himself comfortably; the train moved off amid cheers and laughter from those who were present. A good speed was soon attained, and tho train sped merrily on its way, stopping for water only where required. Rotorua was reached shortly before three o'clock the next morning. It is doubtful whethor the precedent established by Mr. Williams will bo followed to any largo extent, as tho fare, which, in this instance, amounted to £67 iB a Btriking contreat to tho huroble 17u, 6d, chnrgaei ou tho ordinary express.