Interesting Tatooed Rocks.

A walk of two or three miles along a firm sandy shore, and the tramper reaches a group of rocks of great interest. Scattered about are several which are known as the “Tattooed Rocks.” The effects of the weather has almost obliterated the markings on these. Who did them, when, or for what purpose, still forms grounds for conjecture by the geologist or historian. Even the meanings of these peculiar hieroglyphics are unknown. A stiff climb along a narrow, fern-fringed track brings us to the Bryant Home. Here are gathered up to fifty boys and girls who need care and fresh air, with good food, during days of convalescence after a serious illness. The Home is named page 24 after the founder, and is quite up-to-date in every way. A competent matron and staff minister to the needs of the juvenile inmates. After seeing over the Home the visitor should not depart without taking a stroll to the water-race, which supplies the Home with water. A wooden aqueduct has been built across a lovely fern-clad gully, and the view is well worth coming so far to see. A good metalled road leads back to Raglan, or one's steps may be retraced along the beach. Just at the rear of the Bryant Home tower the slopes of Mount Karioi, 2,420 feet. Although its sides are covered with dense bush, tracks lead to the summit, and provide means for more strenuous exertion to those who so desire.