The Enterprise. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 192?-1930, 1927-10-21
A Trip to New Zealand

ward to get a. glimpse of the first of
the Fijian group of Islands.
The approach to- the Fjian Islands,
(although similar to the approach to
the Hawaiian Islands) is very beau
tiful indeed. The tropical scenery
generally, the cocoanut trees, ba-
mana palms, and other tropical
growth, present a picture that will
never be forgotten. The most WON
derful thing to me about these Is
lands, however, is Me wonderful
protection they get from the great
choral reefs that in many instances
almost completely surround the is
lands. These reefs are usually
formed five or six hundred wards
from the shore, thus, not only acting
as breakers to the heavy seas that
come in during the stormy seasons.
but forming beautiful harbors and
bays and lagoons, in which the nat
ives delight in swimming, and fish
ing and boating.
The natives of the Fijian Islands
are quite different from those in the
Hawaiian Islands, They are usually
of dark brown color, have a distinct
African nose, head, and hair, and
some of the best and most perfect
specimens Of humanity from physi-
cal point of view, are to be found
amongst them. The men are partic-
ularly proud of their hair, which is
trained to stand straight up on the
top of their heads like great woolly
mop. and when it has grown to the
height they want, possibly six or
eight inches, they treat it with lime
wash lotion. which turns the top to a
peculiar reddish. sandy color. They
give more attention to their hair than
to any other part of their body, and
when it is nicely shaped and given
that reddish brown color on top, it is
very becoming. and they are very
proud of it. The natives of these
Islands are very interesting. indeed,
but to tell you of MANY of their hab-
its and customs, would require more
time and space than we have.
After leaving the Fijian Islands,
we have only three and a half DAYS
more before reaching the end of our
tourney and everything is hustle and
hustle, getting ready for the great
final evening, which consists in the
distribution of the prizes with big
fancy dress ball to follow. This is
looked upon as being THE evening
of the trip, and tremendous amount
of time and money and work, are
spent in making ready for it.
This being over, everything is quiet
until the morning of the fourth day,
when we awake to find ourselves
anchored in the beautiful Waitemati
harbor, Auckland, New Zealand.
What can | say about this wonder
full little country, that will convey
to you some idea of it's beauty and
charm? IT. is often said by those
whom we call globe trotters, that the
beauties and wonders of New Zealand
can be surpassed in no other part of
the world. It is not only generously
and richly clothed with tropical and
semi tropical scenery, but possesses
unique scenery and wonders such as
are found in no other part of the
world. It's hot lakes, hot springs.
blue and green lakes, and thermal
districts are said to be the wonders
of the world, and its glow-worm caves
have been a puzzle to scientists for
many years. These caves are reached1
by making ones way down into the
bowels of the earth by way of stone
steps and steel ladders, to an under
ground river. thence by a small draw
boat to little lake or lagoon pos
sibly 80 or go feet wide by 100 CT
more in length. The ceiling of this
cave or lagoon is probably 30 feet
high, and is literally covered with
tiny little worms possibly an inch
long. each with a bright little light
on his head, shining like brilliant
little star. To sit and watch these
thousands of little lights for a few
minutes, is for the world like stand
ing out some dark night, looking at