“A GLORIOUS TRIP”

Wanganui Chronicle, Volume LXXXIII, Issue 19991, 7 November 1927, Page 6

“A GLORIOUS TRIP”

THE WEEK-END EXCURSION LOCAL SCENERY AND ACCOMMODATION PRAISED. The excursion run arranged by the Railway Department from Wellington to Wanganui over the week-end was well patronised and the 420 excursionists expressed themselves as being pleased with the arrangements made for their comfort. “We found the accommodation in Wanganui tip-top,” said a member of the party when conversing with a “Chronicle” man, “and although we had to see a great deal in a short space of time, arrangements were so made that the journey did not seem to be marked by any rush. As a rule haste is usually associated with excursions, and one returns home thoroughly disgrunted and tired. On this occasion, however, thanks to smooth organisation and good accommodation, every member seemed to be thoroughly satisfied. ’ ’

The visitor said the Railway Department attended to all the details of the trip. With regard to accommodation that was arranged to suit the travellers’ pockets. The tariffs at the various hotels were listed and each person booking a passage had the option of choosing whichever suited. The members of the party were greatly struck with Wanganui’s scenic attractions, the river trip to Parakino affording them the opportunity lo view beauty spots further afield than within the city’s immediate environs. The weeping willows lining the river, which flowed placidly along in perfect summer condition, and further up the native bush bordering the banks, and the rugged hills, all added their charm to a glorious trip. Two ladies from Sydney stated that they were so greatly taken with the river scenery that they felt inclined to stay behind to do some sketching, a pleasure they had intended to reserve for a future trip. “I’d come again to-morrow,” was the parting statement of one member of a happy band, as the return train steamed out from the Wanganui station