THE SEASIDE PICNIC.

Taranaki Daily News, Volume XXIV, Issue 31, 6 February 1902, Page 2

THE SEASIDE PICNIC.

Given fine weatbe*, the seaside picnic to-day should be a great success. Visi-j tns coming in by train can either prof ceed right to the breakwater or cat' spend a sho>t time in New Plymouth, and proceed by one or other of the SKV.ral trains which will run betwea' l town and the breakwater. The lociU committee have, we understand, spared no pains to provide everything whi<h nay be required. Hot water and will hi found in abundance, and Boulton has secured the right to erect a refreshment booth, and will be prepared to cater for all who prefer to N unencumbered with the care of provml ing their own refreshments. Iff Mo'uroa Hotel also is close handy, s»<# will, we understand, make special p'ofvision for the day. Tents are ro> erected on the beach for those I*l° wish to bathe, and bithing clothes *ij" be found at a very small chs gfSpades will also be provided for ci ilpven. A number of boats will ale; pe available for those who like a ro>! (or sail. The greatest attraction, will be the trips round the sugar by the Takapuna. Two of these w Jljbe run, at 11 a.m. and at 2 p.m. Takapuua is the clipper of the Tjjujon Company's fleet, and is ooe oj.pbe handsomest and best appointed fc'ats in the colony, and will, no iou'S be well patronised, Captain Grant ni? be depended upon to give his x pleasant trip. Another attrition, especially to farmers, are the frying works, which will be thrown to, vi-ii'ors between 2.30 a-d the (train 1 leaving for town at 4.15. TheQarrison Band Jwill assemblo at th< railway station at 2 o'clock, andJaftier playing a selection of music hejre, will proceed to the breakwat ' jbyj the 2.30 train. The New Ply outh | Town Band will also be sj fhe breakwater, and it is reported several bands are coming in wi: > the excurionists. Very great inte'pt is being taken in the picnic all thf way I along the line as far south as Ifrffera, and a very large attendance is expected. The train service is a very rpnveuient one, and will be found elsewhere, There will also be a 'bus rWing hourly during the day from 10 i'olook.