NEW PLYMOUTH APPRECIATED.

Taranaki Daily News, Volume LVII, Issue 220, 24 February 1915, Page 8

NEW PLYMOUTH APPRECIATED.

A VISITOR'S IMPRESSIONS. For the busy man who cannot spar.; J inueh time for holiday-making Now Plymouth presents many attractions for a week-end, or a longer, holiday. Sumo people say that the Now Plymouth folk do not appreciate tho beauties c-f the natural surroundings of llioir town. But that is a mistake. Jly experience ;■( Now Plymouth people is that they have a very full appreciation of tho beauty spots of their town and are delighted to make them known to visitors. The ■ writer recently spent a few days there, and spent them very pleasantly. Tin; seaside has its attractions and tho Uorougli Councillors are doing their best to eater for the comfort and pleasure of visitors. Tile day is not very far distant when the whole length of the beach from the railway station to the breakwater will be a magnificent esplanade. Already there are trimly kept footpaths, and seats are provided where pcpol'e can rest and read, or think, or talk whilst they listen to what the wild waves are sa.vmg and inhale deep breaths of ozonoladcn pure air fresh from across the wide Pacific Ocean. As I wandered alon;' I cam., across a gang 'of men busy at work removing rubbish, levelling sairl hummocks, and making preparations for planting. Amongst the workers was Councillor Sykes. who, with his coat oil', was joining in tho work. If manv „f the Councillors are imbued with "this spirit of helpfulness it will not be long before kawaroa Park becomes a plac'" of beauty and a delightful resort Some of our Now Zealand trees, sucli as the karaka, pohutukawa, puriri, and taupata flourish particularly well alon" tho sea front and they make a pretty" display. 1 lie karaka trees and the t«n-i patas are heavily laden with berries this season, and the birds, which do not anpear to be too plentiful, are having a good time amongst them. The glistening leaves of the pnriris and the karakas alloi-d beautiful contrasts of shinies in green and are very pleasant to gaze upon. I Hie baths are a great asset to \\. w j l.vniouth. and must increase in populanU ■ At the present, time thev are w-ry largely patronise,l by the young folk, school children coming down to them in troops, and it is a splendid «i<dit to see them. The boys and girls appeal to be absolutely fearless in the water. They rush into the baths shout,nr witli joy. Within a couple of minutes they are costumed for the water anil many of them clamber up to th.; highest diving board and without the Slightest hesitation dive head foremost, 01 drop feet foremost, into the (let-pest water m the baths. And such a jovou* shouting amongst the splashing little imps who ar ( . enjoying the very best of health. The artist looking for chillI figures can find them here in all shanoHe call see beautifully arched chests and j rounded bulbs of faultless symmetry perfectly classical in form. He can see robust and sturdy youngsters with like colVee-pots, or he may see the spare and slender ones, with lens about the same size from hip to ankle. But 110 matter what their figures may be these Children are all in -no,( health', and their yaiiibnls IN the salt water are addingt daily to their physical development and •jeiieral fitness. oil. | j,,,se baths are a meat asset, anil the children. vho malic ■rood use „f tin-in. have no for pin sieal instruction, and will not cost their parents much for doctors' bills. Ihe athhde who trains for riiniiin". jumping, cycling. et,.„ frequently finis];.'-; his care,with n weak heart. ' liut s','. innner o(|iia!lv dcvelons every , m , 11l ins b;"ly. without undue strain upon ! any particular muscle or un;an. f - :i> ' ; d in the children in the New I'l--. I He,nth be! ijs all happy and joyous, well :l!| d contented. T suihlelllv thou-'hl (i "' 1 hiMi-a nds „| little children " ;;i I" V. !•., are < ,11 ill . verge of star.

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