En Route.

Amid hakas and many other ear-splitting, soul-uplifting cries of encouragement, the "Moana," carrying the A.U.C. and V.C. representatives and their barrackers, glided away page 42 from the wharf. Even as the lights twinkled behind us, we had made or renewed acquaintance with our northern friends. High spirits prevailed; the night was calm, and on deck, under the shining starts, concert parties passed a joyful evening until 10 p.m., when an unrelenting manager ordered all below. At Lyttelton we were met by several old friends, among them Miss and Mr. Barkas, wearing the inspiring green and gold. Christchurch reached, we were soon despatched with our hosts or hostesses, and left to their tender and kindly mercies for the rest of the day.