Our Scenery Praised

Two recent visitors, Sir John Russell, the distinguished scientist, and Mr. D. Green of Java, have expressed themselves as pleased with New Zealand and charmed by its wonderful scenery. “The scenery in the South Island,” said Sir John Russell, “is superior to anything I have ever seen in the Southern Hemisphere.” Sir John stated that he had been through the North Island, and was sorry that his visit to the Dominion was so short. Mr. Green was no less enthusiastic in his reference to the scenic beauties of the Dominion. He said that “the drive down from Mount Cook put him in mind of the Javanese roads, which were very similar to those of this country. Mount Cook was the most beautiful spot he had ever visited, and it was primarily to visit this scenic resort that he had made the trip to New Zealand. At about this time of the year the heat was very trying to Europeans in Java, and it was necessary for health's sake to go away to a cooler climate, and in this respect New Zealand was beginning to become very popular.”