A Glorious Trip.

The excursion run arranged by the Railway Department from Wellington to Wanganui over the week-end was well patronised, reports the “Wanganui Chronicle,” 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.

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.