HOLIDAY ATTRACTIONS.

Taranaki Daily News, Volume LV, Issue 190, 31 December 1912, Page 4

HOLIDAY ATTRACTIONS.

ATTRACTIONS FOR TO-MORROW. So far the weather has been particularly kind during the holiday season, and at the present moment there is every prospect of the New Year being ushered in by glorious sunshine. There is no dearth of attractions for the holiday. Taranaki abounds in beauty spots—Mount Egmont, Mokau, Pukekura Park, and numerous others—and he would indeed be hard to please who could not obtain a day's enjoyment. Pop the racing man the

STRATFORD RACES __ f should fill the bill. Centrally; situated, they are easily accessible from all parts of Taranaki, and from every direction by rail very convenient train* have been arranged. Good fields promise to face the starter in every events and altogether a good day's sport seems assured,

THE SEA BEACH. The beach at New Plymouth is certain to be thronged with a happy crowd out for a day's enjoyment in the briny, and with picnics arranged both at bho Breakwater and at the East End, picnickers will have ample choice. t

PICNIC AT THE BREAKWATER. i The fourth free picnic by the Seaside Committee tendered to the public of Taranaki at the Moturoa Breakwater will take place on New Year's Day. As usual the Railway Department has arranged for special trains from the country to run right through to the Breakwater, and the committee is again providing hot water, tea, sugar and milk free to everyone. A bathing shed has been erected for the use of the ladies, and dressing tents for gentlemen bathers have been provided. The Garrison Band will be in attendance all day, and lollies and toys will be available free for the children. As heretofore the whole of th® amusement will be provided absolutely free. To suit the convenience of townspeople who will wish, to fraternise with the thousands of country folks on the sands, the Railway Department has decided to run trains during the afternoon, while all the available busses and cabs will be on the road. A number of motor launches will be available for those desirous of a blow on the briny, or a fishing excursion. These picnics, inaugurated four years ago, have done much to popularise New Plymouth with the public of the inland towns, and there is little doubt that there will again be many thousands of holiday-makers participating in this outing. The material side of the outing is this year particularly attractive, and visitors will be able to compare the great progress of the harbor during the past twelve months with' the preceding periods, and also to see for, themselves the immense developments now taking place at the petroleum field, within a couple of minutes' walk of the picnic ground.

THE EAST END PTCNTC. The formal opening of the East End reserve at Te Henui has been arranged for to-morrow, and should attract a big crowd of townspeople as well as country residents. The East End Committee have done a vast amount of work in popularising the beach 'at that end, a work that was appreciated h.v thousands last year. The .shelter is sure to be welcomed, particularly if the hot weather continues. Plenty > of attractions have been arranged for •both young and old. The youngsters when they tire of surfing and sand dig- " ging, can take a turn at riding the donkeys. In the evening the Royal Pictures will show a special programme of pictures on the beach, and a small charge will be made for this. , During the day hot water, tea, sugar, milk ad buns will be obtainable free, whilst fruit and other luxuries will also be available at a modest expenditure.

RAHOTU SPORTS. The axemen's carnival at Rahotu will probably prove the centre of attraction for residents along Die const, and also for many from New Plymouth. Thu coastal club has earned a reputation for its sports gatherings, until now Rnhotn ranks as the axemen's gathering in Taranaki second only to the championship carnival at Elthnm. Good nominations have been, received for all the chopping events. The cycling events have filled better than usual, and should prove interesting.

BOWLING AND TENNIS. The local bowling greens and tennis courts will no doubt be well attended. At the West End green a match wil) be played between West End and Fitzroy Clubs.

THE PICTURES. For the evening the various picture shows will cater for the public. At the Empire Picture Palace, a holiday programme will be screened, whilst the Royal Pictures will be showing in the cool of the. open «ir at the East End beach. In the Good Templar Hall th 6 Vitaseope Picture Company is also showing with a programme that is advertised this issue.