Where to Go at Xmas.

1. Hollywood Raver and Milford Sound. Car to Lumsden and up the Eglington Valley Road. Tramping in Hollywood under the shadow of Mts. Christina and Tutoko.

2. Lake Waikaremoana. Car from Napier to Lake Waikaremoana. Tramp over Huiarau Range to Ruatahuna; see Maori Settlement of Rua Pa; and tramp down Whakatane River to Whakatane.

3. Mt. Arthur District. Ideal base camp holiday in wonderful climbing and tramping country. From Salisbury Hut (3,700 feet) trips in all directions to Karamea River Tableland and Mt. Peel, Mt. Arthur, Cobbe and Takaka Valleys.

"Smad's" representative is not quite sure which of these retreats to visit, but will probably call in the Christmas week-end.