OPUNAKE.

Taranaki Daily News, 13 December 1921, Page 3

OPUNAKE.

THE SEASIDE FETE. (From Our Own Correspondent.)' The seaside fete on Saturday was a pleasant outing. There was some anxiety in the morning as to the weather, but at midday it cleared, the afternoon being bright and delightful. The new pavilion was opened by Mrs. C. R. Lyttle (the carnival queen). The chairman of the Town Board (Mr. Trotter), in a formal speech, complimented the committee of the Seaside Society on the energy and enterprise displayed in improving the Opunake seaside resort, and he called for three cheers as a public r</cognition of their efforts. The cheers were heartily given. The pavilion which cost some tBOO, is of bungalow appearance. The centre space is used for a hall, and on both wings are rooms for Use of visitors. The entrance is wide, with a verandah running the full length. A promenade is allowed for at the rear of the building, and the whole of the foundations are laid in concrete. The front and rear “posts” in the roof-ed-in promenade are pyramidical in shape and built of stone. Messrs. Hammond and Gunson are the contractors. During the day many side-shows were doing business, children’s races were numerous, and a Scottish dancing exhibition was given by Opunake and Oaonui juveniles. Mr. McLeod supplying the music. The Eltham Pip*. Band arrived on the scene in the afternoon and played several marches. A very energetic committee of ladies attended to the tea tables and refreshment rooms, etc. The secretary (Mr. Hickey) and chairman (Mr. Cook), with a small committee of hard workers, were responsible for the organising and carrying out of the fete. In the evening the "Continental ’ (without the jazz) was held, and dancing was continued until near midnight. It was a novelty to Opunake—dancing to the delightful music with a cool sea breeze blowing softly through the room and the surf breaking and rolling up te the front door. GENERAL ITEMS. Mr. Whittem, of Eltham, has taken over preliminary possession of the Club Hotel from Mr Purcell. At a meeting of the Presbyterian con gregation on Friday evening, the Moderator (Rev. Smith. Manaia) presided. The committee of managers appointed were: Messrs J. S Toslgnd. J. Petti grew, R. Campbell, A. Cook W. E. Crow. C A. Trotter. J. Windelburn, ana D Ross. A sub-committee was appointed to meet the Kaponga representatives for the purpose of discussing a district committee organisation. Votes of thank? were accorded to the teachers and workers in church organisation, and to the Moderator for presiding. We copy Amateur Prints oi Old Photos, also enlarge them and guarantee best possible results. H. J. Abram, "Mail Order” Chemist, New Plymouth THE MEDICATED BATH. Depressed and weary at the day’s end. what could be more refreshing than a medicated batt? Comfort and a sense of security accrue from the daily habit of bathing with Rexona Medicated Soap. It guards the body from disease, restores the jaded complexion, and brings life and lustre to the hair. Th’re is health, beauty and comfort In the Rexona brth. Obtainable everywhere.