OPUNAKE.

Taranaki Daily News, 28 January 1920, Page 3

OPUNAKE.

(From Our Own Correspondent.) The Boy Scouts, with Scoutmaster Ke-v. Palmer, left Opunake on Friday morning for their annual encampment at Rowan Road (on Mr. Grace's farm). They returned on Saturday night for a respite after the gale. Mr. Grace kindly motored the boys to Opunake, and back to camp on Monday. A number of the visitors encamped on the Opunake beach were rendered homeless by the gale on Saturday, owing to their tents being blown into shreds. Their clothes and blankets were wet through, and they were forced to trek and obtain lodgings. The contractor for procuring shingle for the proposed Opunake public school, has delivered a few loads. This is « good sign that a staff of workmen will Boon commence the preliminary work. A five-roomed dwelling was'auctioned last Monday and brough the high price of £BOO. A few years ago the same building was worth from £250 to £3OO. The Seaside Society will hold their annual fete on Wednesday, February 18. At a meeting on Friday evening preliminary arrangements were decided. j Mr. Strack and party (from Hawera) have 'been spending a few weeks at the seaside. The gale saved them from "striking camp." It was blown up by the gale-

, Mr. Hutehens, the well-known pianist, whilst spending a few days at the saaside, had his hat (a valuable one) stolen. Souvenir hunters are noted for taking something useful from notables. When the Hon. Mr. Herries paid his first and only visit to Opunake he lost his boots. If the Prince of Wales visits our. seaside he would be well advised to come in kilts.

On Monday evening a specially good concert (in aid of the Convent "School Queen) was well patronised. Miss McEnroe (from Wellington) and Master McCarthy (Manaia) assisted the local performers. The visitors, who are wellknown performers, were accorded an excellent reception. The Horticultural Society will hold the autumn show on the last Wednesday in February.

The Opunake School Committee has received word from the education authorities that a high school will be established in Opunake, providing a guarantee of g"> pupils will be given. "That nuniber will be exceeded.

A youth named Shippery accidently broke' his leg on Saturday. The sufferer was attended by Dr." Watt.