WELLINGTON ITEMS.
m— (Per Press Association*.) WELLINGTON, Jauuary 28. The Waikare returned this afternoon from the Sounds excursion, which was a brilliant success. The passengers were enraptured with the magnificent scenery, and speak in most glowing and enthusiastic terms of the management of the tour and the attention of the captain, and officers. The passengers numbered about 4UO. The Sydney portion were transferred to the Tarawera at Picton at 11 last night, and the Melbourne contingent are going by the steamer. The weather was gloriously fine throughout, with the exception of one wet day. The health of all on board was excellent. A telegram was sent to the Union Company on. behalf of the passengers, heartily congratulating the company on the perfect arrangements made for their comfort, and expressing their appreciation of the untiring efforts of captain, officers, and crew. The tour ended last night with a brilliant fireworks display from the Waikare and Tarawera. At the Wellington Rifle Association Meeting, the Champion Belt was won by -< Howe, of the City Rifles, with an aggregate of 216 ; Hale, of the City Guards, was* second, with 200 ; and A. Ballinger, of the Guards, third, with 196.
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Wanganui Chronicle, Volume XLIII, Issue 15000, 30 January 1899, Page 2
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