PICNICS BY RAIL.

Shannon News, 24 January 1928, Page 2

PICNICS BY RAIL.

"Summer has come'again" (says the Railway Department's booklet) " ml:. its call to the sparkling seaside, to the ferny dells of the fadeless native forests, to the care-free air of mountains. t,o the charming waters of marvellous lakes, and to country fields or parks for merry games or sports.

I "It is the sunny season for the piej nic—the joyous outing for young am: old—the safe and pleasant railway excursion to delightful places, "Whatever may be the ' • desire M picnickers—the ; folk of offices).,..factories, shops or schools —the railway enable them to fulfil their wish, comfortably,, safely, happily, cheaply. The" whole range of the Dominion's worldfamed scenery can be reached' by rail. Within a day's picnicking distance Horn cities and towns there are refresh ing places served by train—an exhil arating run out and a restful return after the various exercises, mild, oi strenuous. The train cuts worry out of picnicking. "Separate leaflets (copies of wkic' are obtainable from railway stations of cities and towns), give details of the available railway picnicking facilities of various districts.'' j Sporting and Pleasure Parties.

Any party of not less . than twelve adults travelling together by train foi pleasure qp picnic purposes may have the benefit of special concessions granted by the railways. Amongst those who find this concession of particular advantage arc athletic teams and sporting clubs of all kinds, but any group of twelve or over, on pleasure bent, that cares to make.the arrangements in time may have the benefit conferred by these concessions:—Either: Firstclass travel at Second-class single or return fares.; or: Second-class return fares at three-fourths the ordinary rate. (Not to exceed a two-day jaunt). Note.—The minimum charge in each instance is 2s.

In order to ensure sufficient and suitable accommodation being available, it is necessary to make arrangements with the local statio-nmaster at least three days before the date of travel. The pleasure party concession means a considerable money saving to the team, club, or group—e.g., about 5s on a 100-mile trip.