SOUTHERN CRUISE

Dominion, Volume 26, Issue 171, 15 April 1933, Page 12

SOUTHERN CRUISE

Mist Prevents Entry to Milford Sound f WANGANELLA’S TRIP Although disappointed at not being able to enter George and Milford Sounds owing to rain,' mist, and a heavy sea, there were not any of the 200 odd passengers on board the Huddart-Par-ker motor vessel Wanganella, which returned to ’ Wellington yesterday morning, who did not enjoy themselves on the southern excursion. . Leaving the Wellington Wharf at 5 p.m. last Monday, the Wanganella 1 anchored in the harbour, and while a ball was at its height the vessel put to sea. Tuesday broke a wonderful day, and the passengers were greeted with a fine view of Cape Farewell, and all the way down the coast until nightfall the Wanganella kept as close inshore as possible’ so that every item of interest could be explained to, them by the director of ceremonies, Mr. W. J. Heslehurst. Wednesday found the vessel outsjde George Sound, with a heavy sea running, and the entrance barely visible owing to the heavy rain and mist. The captain thought that the weather would clear, but instead of getting better it became iyorse, a heavy sea coming from the south, and the wind from the north settling all arguments. On Thursday, the ship entered Queen Charlotte Sound, the captain, taking her as far as possible, so that the various bays and inlets should be shown to the passengers, and eventually anchored in Ship Cove for the night, which enabled the fancy dress ball to be held in smooth water. At the presentation of prizes, Mr. P. J. Nathan and Mr. J. Linklater, M.P., voiced the thanks of the passengers to Commander G. B. Bates and the staff of the vessel for the excellent manner in which they had entertained everyone. The following are the results of the •various competitions held during the trip:—Winners of Wanganella cups, Miss R. Mortimer and Miss Loughnan; women’s tennis singles, Miss C. McLeod ; runner-up. Miss Q. Ward; women’s quoits singles. Miss S. Simpson ; runner-up, Mrs. Michael; men’s tennis singles, Mr. Stroud; runner-up. Mr. Kelly; men’s quoits, Mr. T. B. Simpson; runner-up, Mr. Scotland, sen.