BEACH PICNIC AT NGAMOTU

Taranaki Daily News, 30 December 1929, Page 12

BEACH PICNIC AT NGAMOTU

MANY SPLENDID ATTKACTIONS.

The New Plymouth Rowing Club and the Ngamotu Domain Society have com- ( bined for the purpose of holding a monster gala and regatta at the Breakwater on New Year’s Day. A splendid programme of juvenile attractions has been arranged for the beach, including motor-tyre races for boys and girls’ and boys’ races over 25, 50 and 100 yards, egg and spoon races, ball and bucket. I The treasure-hunt this year will be a real treasure-hunt, the committee having received valuable prices, and these, augmented by the numerous articles supplied in the usual way, should mak?

the digging for the trophies interesting. There will be various novelty sideshows.

In the regatta events, the finishing post of which will be a line between the two wharves, record entries have been, received. Crews from Wanganui Union (two crews in McLeod Cup and Collett Cup), Aramoho, Clifton, New Plymouth have entered.

In the motor-launch, race splendid nominations have been received. The following owners and names of their launches will be the probable starters: — Mr. A. Allan’s “Madge,” Mr. J. Brough’s “Heniinari,” Air. W. Growcott’s launch, Mr. A. Crabtree’s launch, Air. I. Fitzpatrick’s launch, Air. F. Clare’s “Rapanui,” Air. J. Prestney’s launch, Air. W. Smith’s “Sea Wolf,” Air. W. Skipper’s “Dawn,” Air. S. Johnston’s “Alokau,” Air. D. Prestney’s “Waitemata,” Air. J. AlcKain’s “Maxi,” Air. C. Oakes’ “Aotea.” In an out-board motor-boat race the boats are estimated to do 25 to 30 knots. Hot water and milk will be provided free. The Taranaki Regimental Band will be in attendance. Special trains will stop at Pioneer Road, and a tram service every few minutes will run all day.