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Evening Post, Volume LXXXIII, Issue 69, 21 March 1912, Page 3

I I You've had a strenuous three months since the Christmas and New Year vacation,' I R and you need an absolute change and rest— a holiday that will send you back to the city jg I with renewed vigour for the 'work of the year. I 1 There's no "better holiday than a few days^ on the Wanganui River. From every point H I of view it is the most delightful trip you can make, for it is an absolute change. I £ . Moreover, there is no-rebort more easily accessible. A few hours' train journey from k gj either Wellington or Auckland will bring; you to this magnificent river — the " Rhine of Eg 01 Maoriland." JO si Adjectives fail to describe the wonderful beauty of this marvellous river. The tall M jal cliffs clad with magnificent ferns — the foliage contrasting vividly with the whiteness -of the ra I cliffs — the grand stretches of river — the waterfalls, the rapids, the Maori villages— these H I and a thousand other features make it " the ideal trip " for beauty. ifi I Moreover, it is so delightfully restful — there is no rush of bustle, and yet 'amidst the X i most beautiful scenery in the World, every comfort and luxury is at your disposal at I j Pipiriki House, or on the Houseboat. tt I If you're a disciple of Isaac Walton, there are some splendid fishing Jpools between p s Pipiriki and Taumaruuui. Canoes and Motor Canoes can be hived, and the man in ' I I charge of each can tell you just where the fish ',' lie." m I Photographers will be delighted to learn that there is a specially fitted dark room at || j Pipirilti, which is at their disposal. jl 1 ' But there is another feature of this trip that will appeal to all— it is I I XHe Cheapest Trip ' „.. I I in New Zealand! I I The return Steamer Faxc from Wanganui to Pipiriki is only 20/-. §| H From Taumarunui the single Steamer Fare to Pipiriki -is 30/"| return 40/-; to Wanga* H la nui SO/-, return 70/-. ' , "~ ,\ " ? U I] Wanganui to Houseboat — Return 50/". I I] Pipiriki House is a -magnificent hotel, with' every imaginable comfort and luxury, and ■ X «9 surrounded by magnificent scenery. ' ' ( , ' I |j| m Accommodation at' Pipiriki House or a,t the Houseboat, 18/- per day. For those stay* g H ing a week or more, 7/- per day. %f' 1 a On Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday the steamer leaves Taumarunui for Wanganui, •£' gj a calling at the Houseboat for lunch, and remaining at Pipiriki overnight. 19 On Wednesday and Friday, the steamer leaves Taumarunui for the Houseboat, but '*' ■ does not go on that day to Pipiriki, giving the tourist an opportunity of spending a de- •' a lightful day on this unique floating hotel, and also of visiting the magnificent Ohura Falls.;** 1 Return Fares — Taumarunui to 'Pipiriki and back, 50/-J Taumarunui to Wanganui and '"'' I back, 70/-. ' , j Steamers leave Wanganuifor Pipiriki on Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday, going- - ] on to the Houseboat the' following day. j Come — the Wanganui is calling you— Como for Eastcrl ' \ During Easter Week SPECIAL TRIPS will be run from Wanganui to Pipiriki, leavine •'< Wanganui THURSDAY (April 4 th), GOOD FRIDAY, EASIER SATORDAy! ani;.~ R LAS I LR SUNDAY at 7 a.m., and returning the following days. Easter Saturday Excur- ' » sionists may return on Easter Monday. Excursionists may slop at Pipiriki for any titno • V H to suit their pleasure. The return fare is only 20/-. for this splendid two? or three" days,' { A I outing. • > , v ,iI f All particulars from COOK AND SONS, TOURIST AGENTS, all GOVERNMENT,^ m J. \J \J I\ X o X Xj \J Xx ltt J\ \J .*v * , I Write to-day fcr timetable to ,7 A. oAIKIUI *v CO M Limited?: I is River Steamer Proprietors is "J § TAUMARUNUI and WANGANUI V

You will enjoy yourself all the better if you do.- v "^^Mlt^ Supposing you take a trip up the .Wanganui River without a Camera — you would lament the fact all the way. The beauty spots '^^^^T^ W you can "snap" from the steamer are simply legion, and when r you reach Pipiriki the prints may, be developed in the dark-room at , the House. ''jgP Don't spoil your Easter holidays for want of a good Camera. Here are some All British Cameras, any one of which will give you lots of pleasure. ' Tflß # ERSfgR ' BOX FOffll 14 lass View .Finder, and strops' TRo ** frmeicrWAt+O *' r^am^Wl '" leather carrying -handle, are in1 £&%? • S>nSlgl&viiV Vsalilf?rCl eluded in its equipment. Prices: 0/-, 12/-, 15/-, 21/-., is the daintiest production offered to the public A tiny thing it is— can go into a man's vest pocket or a lady's " I Cnojfrn' PllmQ handbag without any trouble. ' Cllalgll Nllira It takes spkndid pictures, too, and is a well-made, self-contained, jjs^y^ • daylight loading- Camera. . * . *;ra depends upon the films , , used. If you want to secure the PRICE—ln' leather case— 3B/-» ■ ' best results,, stipulate " En1 sign" every time you purchase films — no matter what make of • THE « Camera you may use. .. mm. • »• w*. •• <m% « They are British made, and J&l&alglieiie J/CVCIUpiII^ A UI1& kind of Film Camera. enables you to develop your "Ensignette" prints on the boat— or 1 * wherever you may be — immediately ' the photo is taken. It is a handy, affair, well made, and cannot get out of order.. . f PRICE 12/6* v 7 . rjOa^^SSf^ 'for everything photographic come to . „*. „ •.;' 'ff?Fo!hjlm 42 WILLIS STREET - . WELLINGTON | fgilfei* AND AT AUCKLAND AND DUNEDINs ALSO , -, ,/A SYDNEY, MELBOURNE, BRISBANE, ADELAIDE J nGU9 ■ I