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New Zealand Mail, Issue 1749, 13 September 1905, Page 11

The present season promises to bo an abnormally good lambing season in this district (says the Feilding “Star”). Feed is abundant and the temperature is mild. In response to inquiries made by the \ Hon. C. H. Mills, Minister in charge / of the Cook Islands administration, as . to the possibility of establishing a fortnightly steamer service between the colony and the Cook Group, the managing director of the Union Steam Ship Company states that while the company at present undertake to run a fortnightly service for passenger purposes, it will be pleased to offer inducement to persons to visit the Cook Islands tor temporary resi- i dence by granting return tickets at single fare. A substantially built sanatorium (known locally as the Whare Manuhiri, or Visitors’ Bungalow) has . just been completed at Rarotonga. The concession promised by the company, coupled with the fact that accommodation is now available on the island, should induce people to visit Rarotonga. It is probable that a trial fortnightly service will be run between New Zealand and the group for a few months next season, to test the possibilities of the increasing fruit trade.