THE OTAKI MAIL. Published on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays. FRIDAY, MARCH 10, 1922. THE BEACH CARNIVAL.

Otaki Mail, 10 March 1922, Page 2

THE OTAKI MAIL. Published on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays. FRIDAY, MARCH 10, 1922. THE BEACH CARNIVAL.

Considerable- interest is centring in the aquatic carnival to be held on the Otaki beach to-morrow, and from rii! appearances the event promis&s to pass oft" successfully. The primary object of the earaivii"; is, of course, to lay the foundation of a life-saving club in Otal:i. The necessity "Sor such a step arose some little time ago, and the' Borough Council quickly recognised that as tie bench was rapidly gaining populariry v.hb visitor?, and surfing was being indulged in more and more, a jifp-saviag club would be a wise provision in event. of a mishap occurring. The Council is righi in taking time by the forelock in such matters, and the result of their er<juiries brought the generous gift of a life-saving reel from Mr D. J. Bearof Wanganui, who also offered to ij?riaa down a team and give- a demonstration of life-saving. From this commencement, ths carnival has be«tt%brk-

ed up to its present position. Unfortunately throughout the Dominion the necessity is becoming greater each year ' for provision against accident oil oar beaches owing to the increasing numbers who frequent the seaside and in- i dulge in bathing. life-saving clubs perform invaluable, and indeed vital. service on our water fronts. Trained ' and prepared to act in any emergency to save life, the work of those clubs is

commendable in the highest degree, and they should receive the greatest encouragement and support from the public. It is hoped therefore that the Otaki elub will be successfully launched to-morrow, and that the local public ■will show its approval of the venture by being present in large numbers.