A TRIP TO LAKE WORKSOP.

Wairarapa Daily Times, Volume 5, Issue 1442, 28 July 1883, Page 2

A TRIP TO LAKE WORKSOP.

(bv our daring reporter.) ' Having heard a great dealhtely about this wonderful expanse of water, and being told by one who had braved the journey that it was now to be seen in all its grandeur, I made up my mind to pay it a visit. It knew 'that to go via Bannister-street certain obstacles would have to be encountered, so I went via Queen-street. Arriving at the junction of the Worksop Road (1) I made preparations for the journey by converting my trousers into knickerbockers, fastening my boots on firmly, providing myself with a strong stajf, <fec.,ik, From this point to Dixonstrjefc I did not meet with any serious difficulties, but it is here that tho beauty of the scene strikes the be- '. holder's eye (and terror into the traveller's heart). InnumeMmVfelands dot if the road (or rather the place where should be), and in the centre of each a stump is conveniently left for cattle to rub against. They also serve as beacons (or knock ons) to nocturnal travellers, The expanse of liquid mud, reaching as it does from this point to tho lake, betokens serious .muddling somswhere. But to the journey. Having reached island No 1 in safety, I discovered that there was more danger in my explorations than I anticipated. As, however, I am not easily deterred when my mind is made up, I plunged in and waded to island No. 2, shewn on tho Borough map of Worksop fioad(l) To go back was equally as dangerous as advancing, and thinking of other great explorers who had made a name, I, by a series of almost superhuman fiounderings, reached island No. 6, which I thought would be my last resting place. In front of me the liquid was so deep that I should havo sunk up to my chin in it, I would have given any price to be at home, for I had nothing whatever to feast upon (beyond the perspective), as I had neglected to provide food for tho journey. As I was giving up in despair I saw a vehicle approaching on the opposite side of the like, I had heard there was a ford through it, so it afforded me a gleam of hope. Tho vehicle reached the water's edge, and then gradually made for my side, but the under current was too strong, and the whole lot drifted towards Gapper's dam. I saw the driver jump out and struggle to the top of the breastwork. My attention was now directed to someone shouting on the banks of the road, thoy were motioning to me to come towards them. I let them know my perilous position, when they/«iudly indicated a passage, through wjri'ch, with little difficulty, I reached ' terra fa'rnia' in safety. The banks are being tastefully laid out and planted with tre'es ik, by the persons, owning property overlooking this expanse of ornamental water, and there is no doubt they are looking forward to the time when tho district will gain a reputation as a fashionable watering place, as mo3t undoubtedly it will, for they are doing their beat to bring about the desired end. My newly found friend acted as guide and the two of us proceeded towards Lake Worksop, passing a small lake, on the hanks of which standsthe residence of one of our municipal senators, On reaching Gapper's dam we were told that the horse and vehicle had been fished out, snd that the driver rather than risk the ford again, had driven into town by a—circuitous route. Worksop Lake, as viewed from the breastwork, is rather a muddy looking expanse of water, but this is in a great measure relieved by the graceful serpentine appearance of its banks, and when the foliage is allowed to grow to the water's edgiy it will no doubt become a favorite resort for anglers. I was informed that it has already provided food (for de6a/«) for our Municipal Corporation, I would recommend the journey to all who-take an interest in the welfare of the Borough, ; as it isa'sightj that every inhabitant : should see (Councillors included), as they cannot form the least idea of the cause of the late municipal - squabbling without taking a journey to Worksop Lake.

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