Day's Bay is less popular than Lowry Bay because it is further from the City by road, and because, until quite recently, it has been in the hands of those who were page 224 unable to make the most, or indeed anything of it. By the comparatively few who have visited Day's Bay, it is said to be by far the prettiest in the harbour, and much astonishment has been expressed by the visitors to Wellington who have been taken there at various times by their friends, that no one has had the pluck and enterprise to make of this bay what it so well deserves to be—a watering place for the City of Wellington. Lowry Bay is the property of Mr. H. D. Bell, M.H.R., who has a splendid summer residence there, surrounded by beautiful grounds and natural bush. Mr. Bell has done much to beautify his property, and he is at all times pleased to give the people of Wellington permission to enjoy themselves on his estate; but of course it is distinctly private, and therefore out of court as a general seaside resort. Under these circumstances, it is surprising that Day's Bay should have been so long neglected. All things are now changed, however, in that respect. Day's Bay, for nearly a mile of its frontage, has lately been purchased at a very heavy cost by Mr. J. H. Williams, son of the late well-known Captain Williams, the owner of the Black Diamond Line of steamers. A good wharf about four hundred feet long is in course of construction, and, no doubt, as time goes on, many other conveniences for picnic parties and seaside visitors will be provided. As the owner of ferry and tug steamers, Mr. Williams is in a position to make the bay popular, and it is a matter of congratulation that this very valuable property has fallen into the hands of one so well calculated to make the most of it. Anyone who knows what the North Shore is to Auckland, withitshalf-hourly ferry service, will have an idea of what Day's Bay may become to Wellington in the not very distant future. The distance is greater to Day's Bay, but for pleasure parties that is an advantage, and certainly no serious drawback to the bay as a health resort. The land beyond will at once become more accessible. Mr. Williams certainly deserves every encouragement. No doubt Day's Bay will become at once a favourite spot for picnics, Sunday school treats, and daily excursionists; but Wellingtonians as a whole are not yet educated up to the point of summer holiday visits to the seaside. Supply creates demand, however, in this world, quite as much as demand creates supply. Day's Bay is in the best sheltered part of the harbour, and the convenience of a steamer liko the “Duco,” for instance, running to and fro will awake the public to an appreciation of the privileges being secured page 225 for them. The run across will take a little over half-an-hour, and should be a source of health to the weakly, even if unable to stay longer than a few hours. Day's Bay should become very popular.