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Auckland Star, Volume LXVIII, Issue 302, 21 December 1937, Page 18

VACATION

CHRISTMAS Is Almost Upon Us Carnival Spirit Has Begun With Christmas almost upon us, the spirit of carnival is already in the air. For this is the Spirit of Christmas as it manifests itself in our land—when the rearrangement of the seasons in the Southern Hemisphere calls for a break from the Christmas traditions of the Old World. Here Christmastime is holiday time, and the happy allure of summer vacation days is irresistible. RACING AT ELLERSLIE. —One of the most popular of the holiday attractions which Auckland ha« to offer is the summer meeting of the Auckland Racing Club, to be held on this occasion on December 27 and 29 and January I and 3. Against the beautiful setting of the Ellersiie grounds thousands will watch the running of such leading events as the Auckland Cup, the Summer Cup, the Great Northern Derby and the Grandstand Handicap. A comprehensive schedule of race trains has been arranged by the Railways Department. TAURANGA REGATTA. Another event of the year is the annual Boxing Day regatta and aquatic carnival at Tauranga, one of the North Island's most attractive seaside resorts. Within easy access of Auckland, Tauranga is well served by the Railways Department and the fares are surprisingly low. SCENIC BUS TRIPS. Near at hand Auckland is endowed with a veritable wealth of scenic assets. Extremely popular are Titirangi and Helensville, for which buses of the Auckland Bus Company's fleet leave the transport terminal several times daily. THE WATERFRONT DRIVE. Along the magnificent waterfront road Messrs. L. J. Keys, Limited, maintain a splendid service to Mission Bay, Kohimarama, St. Helier's and Karaka Bay. Buses also run from Newmarket to these incomparable beaches. The trip along the drive is worth while in itself. SUNNY NORTH SHORE PLAYGROUNDS.—With the now famous Milford swimming pool as a special attraction, the sunny North Shore beaches are ever growing in popularity. The pool, which i« the largest in New Zealand, is equipped with a lighting system for night bathing and what could be better fun? The Pirate Shippe is another popular rendezvous. Ferries and buses serve Milford, as well as the popular Devonport, Cheltenham, Narrow Neck, Takapuna, and Brown's Bay beaches. RAILWAY EXCURSIONS ARE POPULAR.—For an easy and inexpensive holiday from the city, the Railways Department offers a popular avenue. Following its policy of catering for the needs of the work-weary city dweller, the department has arranged for this season a programme of attractive excursions. One will be to Tauranga and The Mount (December 25 and 26) and another a day trip from Whangarei to Opua and back (December 26). DAY EXCURSION TRIP, WHANGAREI TO OPUA I AND BACK, SUNDAY, 26th DEC., 1937. A special train will leave Whangarei for Opua at 8.25 a.m., Kamo 8.40, Hikurangi 9.10, Whakapara 9.25, Hukerenui 9.39, Maromaku 9.59, Otiria 10.43, Kswakawa 10.5 5, arriving Opua 11.17 a.m. Return train leaves Opua 5 45 p.m., Kawakawa 6.9, Otiria 6.27, arriving Whangarei 8.26 p.m. Examples of fares are as follows: From 2nd class return Whangarei 4/Hikurangi 3/6 Hukerenui 3/6 Otiria 2/Launches will be available to convey excur- j sionists between Opua, Paihia and Russel. Return fare, 2/-. For further particulars see handbill or inquire at stations. So/ety Ctmfcrt Economy HEW TAURANGA REGATTA 27th December, 1937 The usual 6.26 a.m. Paeroa-Tauranga train will NOT run. Trains Tor Regatta leave Frankton Jn. 6.60 a.m., Morrtnsville 7.36, Te Arolia 8.7, Paeroa 8.6 and 8.56 a.m., Thames iN'orth 7.0 a.m., Waihi 8.60 and 9.38, Taneatua 8.30 a.m., Te Puke 10.14 a.m. P.eturn trains leave Strand for Frankton Jn. 6.36 p.m.. Tor Waihi and Paeroa 6.36 and 6.50 p.m., and Thames North 6.50 p.m. and for Te Puke and Taneatua 5.20 p.m. Examples or return excursion fares to Strand (including admission to Regatta) issuable on 27th December only: 2nd Clasa Ist Class Frankton Jn 11/3 16/— Te Aroha 8/- 11/6 Paeroa 6/9 9'6 Matata 6/6 7 6 Taneatua 7/6 10 6 Correspondingly low fares from intermediate stations. On Tuesdav. 28th December, a Special Train wl'l leave Strand for Auckland it 12.1 a.m., Ta'iraiifra 12.6, Katikati 12.41, Waihi 1.14, Paeroa 2.6, Te Aroha 2.30, Mo rii .-vill 2.64, Hani Hon 3.35, Frankton Jn. 4.0, arriving Auckland 6.30 a.m. I s!ops ottlv wheie tried and at Ng r'awahi i. Mercer and Pukekoh" | FOR FURTHER PARTICULARS, SEE HANDBILLS OR iNQUiRE AT STATIONS.

TROTTING THE SPORT OF THE PEOPLE | ever advancing: in Public Favour —ANN OUNCES ULTIMATE ! THRILLS. AN AUCKLAND PUBLIC WILL BE PRIVILEGED TO ENJOY A SERIES OF RACES CONTESTED B\ DEFINITELY THE.BEST COLLECTION OF HORSES EVER TO ASSEMBLE AT ONE MEETING. RepresentaThe Australian Indianapolis, I Lawn Derby I sfm Warrior, li Bonny Azure, have arrived „ _ I Dc Soto and . peak of their The Wonderful N.Z. Pacer, INDIANAPOLIS. THE AUCKLAND TROTTING CLUB j SUMMER MEETING, 1937 ALEXANDRA PARK, EPSOM TUESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY ; December 28 December 30 December 31 i INTERNATIONAL EVENTS I Lawn Derby, rated by many as the greatest trotting horse ever bred in the Common- |>| wealth, and Speedy Boy, another Australian champion, will meet the most brilliant horses I'; in the Dominion in the fastest class races ever included in a New Zealand programme. |;j NOBODY SHOULD MISS THESE TROTTING THRrLLS Principal Events: !; : i. i FIRST DAY— SECOND DAY— THIRD DAY— j! Auckland Trotting Cup Champion Handicap of President's Handicap of £1000 (and trophy j: ' of £1500. Limit 4.25; two £1000, Limit 3.17, one valued at £25 presented by the President, E. G. miles. mile and a half. Bridgens, Esq.). Limit 4.25; two miles. '| ADMISSION TO COURSE, 1/6. LAWN ENCLOSURE AND GRANDSTAND (including Admission to jj !' Course): Gentlemen, 6/-; Ladies, 4/-; Children (under 12 years), 2/-. DERBY STAND (Outside Enclosure): j Gentlemen, 1/6; Ladies, Free. FIRST RACE ABOUT"ll.30 A.M. A. G. MABEE, Secretary. AUCKLAND TROTTING CLUB'S RACES 28th, 30th and 31 si DECEMBER. j On above dates trains for the races leave:— For full particulars of return trains see handHelensville .. 6.45 a.m., 9.47 a.m. bills obtainable free at all stations. Mercer .. .. 6.42 a.m., 8.59 a.m. Frequent train service from and to stations or ur ther particulars see handbills or inquire within the suburban area. at stations.

i AUCKLAXD RACING CLUB'S I I SUMMER MEETING ill B«MII^ MONDAY ond WEDNESDAY, SATURDAY ond MONDAY, j DECEMBER 27 ond 29. JANUARY 1 ond 3. PROGRAMME OF LEADING EVENTS EACH DAY: FIRST DAY: THIRD DAY: AUCKLAND CUP, of £2550; two milea. GREAT NORTHERN DERBY, of £1250; one mile GREAT NORTHERN FOAL STAKES, of £750; AUCKLAND RACING CLUB HANDICAP, of aix furlongs. £1000; one mile and a half. RAILWAY HANDICAP, of £1000; six furlongs. FOURTH DAY* I SECOND DAY* GRANDSTAND HANDICAP, of £750; one mile * and a quarter. SUMMER CUP, of £750; one mile and a quarter. ROYAL STAKES, of £500; six furlongs. jlj ELECTRIC HANDICAP, of £500; six furlongs. BOWEN HANDICAP, of £500; six furlongs. ADMISSION TO RACECOURSE: Each Person 1/6 Vehicles 2/6 LEGER ENCLOSURE: GRANDSTAND ENCLOSURE: Gentlemen 4/- Gentlemen 10/Ladies 3/- Ladies 5/- , Amusement Tax paid by the Club. CHILDREN under twelve will NOT be admitted to the Grandstand Enclosure. FIRST RACE at 11.45 a.m. each day. Special train arrangements will be found in this section. j W. S. SPENCE, Secretary. tufmtjf Ccmfcrt NEW ZEALAND RAILWAYS at ELLERSLIE On the above dates, trains for the races leave:— 27th and 29th DECEMBER MORRIN9VILLE JUNCTION: 9.0 a.m. (37th Dec. only). """.":°."„'!, U ?. 0 , T,0 " : '•« * m - """ DM 723 Ist and 3rd JANUARY. HUNTLV: 7.43 a.m. and 7.86 a.m. <27th Dec. only), 8.8 a.m. each day. GLEN APTON: 7.5 a.m aach day merger: e.42 a.m. aaeh day, s.BO a.m. nnd 1.48 a.m. Frequent train services from and to stations (27th Dec only), 8.1 a.m. (27th Dec. and Ist .. o „k,^v.o« Jnti.>. 8.40 a.m. (Ist Jan.), 8.88 a.m. (30th Dec. within the suburban area. For full particulars of return trains see handWAIUKU: 8.80 a.m. aaoh day. bills obtainable free at all stations. HELENBVILLE: 8.48 a.m. aach day, 8.18 a.m. (27th _ , x ~m line, .only), 9.47 a.m. (27ih and 29th Dcc.), B.SO , Examples of return fares to AUCKLAND a.m. (Ist and ?rd Jan.). frqpi: MAUNGATUROTO: 7.0 a.m. (27th Dec., Ist and 3rd 2nd *'* Jan.), 9.50 a.m. (20th Dec.). FRANKTON JUNCTION 9/- 13/6 WHANGAREI: 8.18 a.m. (27th Dec. only). HUNTLY 7/- 10/6 AUCKLAND: huceb A/8 7/Dao. 27th—9.48 a.m., 10.20, 10.40, 11.0, 11.26, mttiutu ■»/» 11.62 a.m., 12.10 p.m., 1.20 p.m. PUKEKOHE 3/3 4/6 Dec. 29th—9.48 a.m., 10.46, 11.0, 11.20 a.m., 12.10 purekohe ?.T'' V 2o q P-r 1 - .. __ _ MORRINSVILLE JUNCTION .. .. 10/9 16/Jan 1at—9.48 a.m., 10.30, 10.80, 11.10, 11.38 a.m., 11.45 a.m . 12.21 p.m., 1.20 p.m. M/AIUKU 4/9 9/6 Jan. 2—9.48 a.m., 10.40, lf.o, 11.30 a.m., 12.10 p.m., 1.20 p.m. HELENS VILLE 6/2 7/7 ONEHUNGA: 10.46 a.m. (27th Dec.; Ist and 3rd Jan.), __ _ __ „ 10.39 a.m. (20th Dec.). WHANGAREI 17/2 26/2

BUSES ARE STILL AT YOUR ! (W - SERVICE — \fi>®/ MISSION BAY KOHIMARAMA BEACH I V ST. HELIER'S BAY KARAKA BAY lOd 1/— 1/2 1/6 — Adult Returns. I Frequent Service from Transport Terminal, also from Newmarket to these Popular Beaches. L. S. KEYS LTD. -- Phone 24-788 -- BUSES FOR HIRE NOTE.— FREE PARKING to BUS PATRONS. j

AUCKLAND'S MOST POPULAR SCENIC TRIPS TITIRANGI and HELENSVILLE Also TIJI GLEN HENDERSON GLEN EDEN And NEW LYNN TITIRAIIOI SUMMER TIME-TABLE TO HELENSVILLE I °s«\ p oSy) \ n AUCKLAND BUS CO. . J J USES J)EPART TERMINAL^^

| MISSION BAY CARNIVAL \ WE PRESENT A FIRST-CLASS ARRAY OF J ill RIDING DEVICES AND AMUSEMENTS— I MERRY-GO-ROUND AS POPULAR AS EVER <j ATLANTIC ] 1 (I THRILLING! SPECTACULAR!! SENSATIONAL!!! 5 j| " DODGEMS I I i THE MOST APPEALING AMUSEMENT PLACED I 1 BEFORE THE PUBLIC OF NEW ZEALAND. | Direction: Miller A Davey Big Shows"^^ mmmmi^■mm | Season until February 1, 1938, and Operating Afternoons and Evenings I || WESELLCLEANAMUSEM E N T ! 1