THE HOLIDAYS.

Taranaki Herald, Volume LX, Issue 143980, 24 December 1912, Page 3

THE HOLIDAYS.

LOCAL ATTRACTIONS. New Plymouth holiday makers will, find plenty of scope for relaxation, both locally and within easy distance of the ; town this season. Business cares, and worries may be cast aside for tin? time being and the spirit of Christmas, given' full rein. The district aboundS with ideal pioniq resorts, where those wip ; prefer to, make up a family, party anil spend a quiet restful time “fqr,;fii[on» the raaddmg crowd,” may find, their ideal spot to rusticate in. Those-, whose fancy Jeans to the" frolic l andi’qiistle,'of a gay seaside picnic, or the excitement of a, race meeting or other form’ of sport, will also find themselves. well catered for. Everything is in readiness for the Taranaki Jockey Club’s, Chmtma? meeting, which takes’place on Tnu'r.v day. and Friday. The course and the appointments, all in first-class. qrdqv., thanks to. the' cape and attention bestowed upon them by the custodian. Notwithstanding' the fact, ;that ho hsa had' considerable ‘‘extras!’, to.:perform during the last fojv. months, /brought about by the extensive alterations - which have, been offected-at the;:dob’s property, tho course- and lawns hnye never looked ' better;, Victors, from outside who have been- on ; the:' during -the last few days watching training operations, are agreeably sqr-prised-at the work that has been dopp by the club. Everything points toj a mpst successful meeting. The accept ances are very satisfactory, and the racing should -be- most interesting. The Gamson Band has been engaged for the meeting,, and the, catering'wilt bp in the hands of’Mr. A. Wooller, whilst " Mrs. Kirkby, of the Kia Ora Tea, Rooms, will have charge of the- new Hea' kiosk.. - , V. : MOUNT EGMONT. A trip to the. mountain at this, tirnty of the year, offers a. great attraction, to the weary town dweller-. ' Here may bo found that’ invigorating- air. wffififf will do more to build up the, system, than almost -anything- else. The majestic! peak and- tho splendid- gorge, sqijnj cry will bo appreciated by_ the bun-, deeds of visitors who will' journey; to f the l Taranaki sentinels this - ChrisjijtWr The new 'hostel offers the i cqireenieifcp ' ■ . and- comfort, of a first-class, hotel to those, who can, afford to, luxuriate, qjul ■the. old house, still furnishes all,- the, necessaries for tho carnpcr-. who prefers to rough it and practise the simpler . ■ life.:,-- : > : v,'' T '* 1 'I - .', ■ SEASIDE PICNICS. Numbers of people have made their, arrangements for camping- out on the beach, and quite a Jot of tbem have already gone “into residence” . there. Both the Moturoa and, the East End beaches: offer- all Bortsi.ofi-cqnye.nieniies ; to the bather and camper, and ff is ; safe to. say that the surf will bo, gay With bathers, - Svying, boats, see-saws, etc., and the East End: donkey rides will rejoice the hearts of tho children. Both trout fishing in tho, mountain stroapis, and sea fisliing- off the rqcks and in boats, is to -be found in the immediate vicinity of the town, and will no doubt find many, votaries. , THE MOKAU' RIVER. . With the roads, in good a motor trip over. Mount Messojxger is, a most enjoyable one, - and if" this is combined with a sail up- the beautiful Mqkau river no better mode of spend- . ing a holiday could, be imagined. Unlike, the Wanganui river,, thq. finest. scenery is reached almost from the start, and a well-equipped' mqtpr launch, is available. TENNIS AND BOWLINS. Matches for the holiday season have been arranged by the various clubs following these branches of sport, and the courts and': greens are .sure to hold • their quota or tho. enthusiastic- votarie.9 of these popular pastimes. ' THE AXEMEN’S CARNIVAL, . The Eltham Axemen’s Carnival has. now become one, of the fixed- institutions and year by year, it increases, in popularity and draws, its thousands, of spectators. With record entries this year,'and a. big prize list, it will-surely, prove an even greater attraction than over. Excursion trains will run from ..»■ New Plymouth. : . ’ , . RECREATION GROUND. The New Plymouth. “Reo.” possesses an almost world-wide fame, and justly so, for, it is h natural beauty spot. The gardens are looking at their .nest just now and will appeal to iiaturo loyers—-and incidentally to the human . variety.as well. On Boxing Night a grand opeprair spectacular display and picture-, entertainment will be held' on the Sports , Ground in aid of the, Garrison Band, i Children will’ bo specially interested;' in tho visit of Father Christmas, who will: give them all a prize. CRICKET. Tho< representative? team will fie*'a,waj! • on tour during tho holidays. Wqu--ganui. will bq played; on Christmas and Boxing Days, at Wanganui, and South . Taranaki on tho two following days, at Hawera, No local fixtures nave been arranged. THE. PICTURES. Both the Empire and Royal Ripturp. proprietaries are catering for the holiday public with holiday- programmes', and some of- the finest films' in the cinematographic- world will be submitted for- the. appreciation of tho Taranaki , public at both the Empire Picture Palgco, and the Theatre Royal.