The Tramps.

Fitzroy Bay was memorable for the fact that the party arrived at the Rona Bay wharf just too late to catch the 5 o'clock boat. While attempting to decide whether to walk to Petone or spend three and a half hours in Eastbourne, a lorry appeared on the scene and solved the problem very satisfactorily.

At Smith's Creek we met two well-known and experienced trampers, Messrs. Gibbs and Firk, who were engaged in cutting a track through to the upper Tauherenikau Hut. On the Sunday morning the party was very pleasantly awakened by our friends, who appeared with a steaming billy of hot coffee. We hope to be able to return the compliment next time we meet.

Long Gully and Tekanau were very enjoyable, but as the wind was bitterly cold, all were only too pleased to be on the move again after lunch. The waterfall at Long Gully provided a little entertainment for those who were fortunate in scrambling down first.

McKerrow was crossed in great style in spite of the fact that grave doubts were experienced as to our ability to reach the top. The weather on Sunday was perfect, but the dense bush on top prevented our getting a good view of the surrounding country. The return trip was completed in a motor lorry which arrived before we had had an opportunity of removing the tell-tale signs of mud, water and gore. Nevertheless, the party were all remarkably spick and span when we arrived at Petone.

No official tramp across the Tararuas could be organised at the end of the term owing to the impossibility of obtaining a leader. We believe a party of five did set out, however, but was held up at Alpha owing to the inclemency of the weather. On their return we learnt that one member of the party had been christened "More!" Perhaps someone could enlighten us as to the significance of this rather unusual name.

The tramp down the Wakatikei was most successful, and opened up a new field for future tramps. The possibilities for bathing are extremely extensive, and we would recommend it as an ideal summer tramp.