THE HARTZ MOUNTAINS. 



Mr. J. W. Beattie read some "Notes on a recent trip to the Hartz 

 Mountains," descriptive of a photographic tour through the bush from 

 Geeveston to the summit of the mountains. The paper was elaborately 

 illustrated by lantern slides, manipulated by Mr. Nat Oldham, and 

 the audience was given an excellent, interesting, and general idea of 

 the scenery, lake and mountain, bush and plain. Mr. Beattie 

 considered that the Hartz Mountains were likely to become popular 

 as a tourist resort for three reasons : (1) They are easily accessible ; 

 (2) every mile of the route from Hobart to the mountains is full of 

 interest and beauty ; (3) they comprehend every phase of tourist 

 enjoyment. 



Mr. R. M. Johnston proposed a vote of thanks to Mr. Beattie, 

 whom he thought had done more than anybody else to give the 

 world an idea of the beautiful scenery of Tasmania. 



Hon, Henry Dobson, M.H.A,, supported the motion, and suggested 

 that Mr. Beattie should deliver his paper as a lecture again in the 

 summer when the city is full of visitors. 



The vote of thanks was extended to the readers of other papers 

 and to Mr. Oldham, and carried with acclamation. 



