CHRISTMAS AT MORERE

Gisborne Times, Volume XXV, Issue 2075, 30 December 1907, Page 1

CHRISTMAS AT MORERE

(Contributed.) After the prolonged spell of hot weather, it is not- surprising that tlioso who could manage it took advantage of tho holidays to spend a few days in tho country. No more ideal spot could bo imagined than Aforero for a summer holiday. Situated J 3 miles from Gisborne, tho

trip can bo douo easily in live or six hours. 'Picturesquely situated in a hollow of the hills on tho banks of tho Nulialot river, Morere offers an idonl health resort, where the harassed and worried business man can not only eseapo the heat and burden of tho city hy drinking in the pure free air of tho highlands, but can also lavo his tired limbs in the. baths at tho hot springs. There are few chronic diseases in which mineral waters cannot he used with at least some advantage. According to Dll'. Hopo Lewis, formerly Government medical officer at Rotorua Sanatorium, where thermal ■'treatment is applied in a suitable 'and methodic manner, the appetite is developed, digestion is effected with greater ease, tho skin performs its functions with increased activity,-the blood circulates more freely, the. glandular Secretions are stimulated, the temperature of tho body is raised, and the strength is augmented, 'fe . any wogder, therefore, that la,ffß)i>jy!m--bers each year spend Christinas and New Year at such a health resort as Morere. . The scenic reserve which contains tho springs is as pretty a pieco of natural bush as could be pictured, livery imaginable species of native flora is there, from the lordly rinm down to the delicate fronds of the maidenhair fern. Nikau palms abound, and there are two groves ol these palms in the reserve which are worth going a long way to 'see. The path which leads to the baths winds for about a mile along the hanks of a small creek, and is a charming walk indeed. The baths are divided into separate compartments for ladies and gentlemen, and are lighted day and night by natural gas taken from the surface of tho water. The temperature of ' the water is . unpleasantly high, and not everyone call stand it until they have become accustomed to it. There is a powerful hot shower bath, which is very popular, while any degree of cold water can bo obtained in the pools outside the hatlis. The accommodation at Alorere is first-class. Air J'. S. Cooper has had lately erected a commodious private hotel, containing 26 bedrooms, _ and containing every modern convenience to be expected so far-back. Air Cooper was his own architect, and is to Ac complimented on tho manner in which tho buildingisdcsigned. Drainage and sanitation is a feature of the building, a large sceptic tank being the means by whicli these important matters aro carried out. A firstclass table is kept, and the guest’s every want and comfort aro attended to in a manner which leaves no room for complaint. A store and comfortable billiard-saloon are in a detached building. One of the pleasantest adjuncts of the building is a cool, deep verandah, which runs tho whole length of the building;and is 12ft in width.

Tourists can also find first-class accommodation at the Oil Springs Hotel and it is only necessary- to state that Air B. Aislabie is tile licensee to prove that everything is of the best.

Tlio following is the visitors’ list at Cooper’s Private Hotel, Hot Springs, Alorere, last week:—tali* and Airs A. Sinclair (Frasertown) Air and Airs O. T. Evans (Wellington) Air It. T, Esther (Dunedin), -Air and Airs Rattray (Tarew.i), Aliss Alice AI. Candy (Christchurch), Air Leslie Walter (Christchurch), Air and Airs W. Gibson (Gisborne), Air and Airs J. W. Bright, Aliss Bright, Air B. J. Bright, Air Leslie Bright (Gisborne), Aliss E. AI. Colder (Dunedin), Air T. E. Taylor (Alangaone), Mr., Airs., Aliss, and Master J. Eastorbrook ('Nuhaka),r All- and Airs Gaddum and Masters' Gaddum (2) (Ataliia), Air 0. Rodstono (Gisborne). Air J. Vale (Gisborne), Alessrs H. and J. AlcLean (Alangaone), Air A. Aleade. Air J. Irwin (Alohaka), Air J. AVaby, Air C. Swaddling (Alangaone), Airs Ale Cullough, Aliss A. McCullough (Alakauri), Air C. H. .McKinnon (California), Mr and (Airs A. Seymour and daughter (Gisborne), Mr. H. Seymour (Christchurch), Air and Mrs T. Corson (Gisborne), Aliss AlcLaren (Milton), Air B. Simond (Tarewa), Aliss B. Sargisson (Wairoa), Rice Dramatic Company (12), Air A. W. Taylor (Australia), Air A. Jones (NuhakaLiGVlr N. Redstone (Gisborne), Ali-fF. AVade (Gisborne). Air AV. Punier (Nuhalca), Air It. Mclntyre. _ On Thursday evening, the Rice Dramatic Company entertained the guests at Cooper’s private hotel by staging “Queen’s Evidence’’ in their best style. Though Air Rice was not sufficiently recovered from his recent- illness to be included in the cast, the company proved their strength by presenting the drama in a highly creditablo style. -Air R. H. Clark (Air Isaacs), Air Hohlswortli, (Thornton), Aliss [Rice and Airs Clark sustained tho principal parts, and were capably supported by the other members of the company. The company play at 'Nuhalca, Frasertown and AYairoa before returning to Gisborne.

The same evening a most successful concert was held in the Morere Presbyterian Church, and was well uatronised. Mr Rattray, Presbyterian missionary, from Nuiiaka, presided. Songs were contributed by Miss Reynolds, Mr Earnest Richardson ;2), Mr Sprott (Nuhaka), and Mr X. Cooper. Mrs Tait’s violin solo was much appreciated, as was also a pianoforte solo by Miss Blanche Shaw. An instrumental trio by Miss Shay (piano), Mr Mat. (Shaw (violin), anu Mr 'Williams (cornet) was a most enjoyable item. (Mr and Mrs B. Aislabie delighted the audience with a piano and violin duet, and had to respond to an imperative encore. Mr A. Anderson gavo a recitation in capital style. At the conclusion of the concert, Mr Rattray thanked theperformers, and all present partook of tea and more substantial refreshments.

Anyone in search of a thoroughly enjoyable holiday should pay a visit to Morere.