TEMUKA.

Timaru Herald, Volume CXXIII, 31 December 1926, Page 11

TEMUKA.

—4* (From Our Own Correspondent.)' ACCIDENT. Whilst "bobbing” for eels last Wednesday on the banks of the Temuka river near the traffic bridge, Mr 'S. Kenwood, a holiday-maker from Dunedin, had the misfortune to sustain a very painful accident to his right eye. This was caused by the sudden swinging back of a willow tree branch hitting him on the face, and badly affecting the eye, and producing nasty bruises in the immediate vicinity of that organ. Air Kenwood sought medical aid, and after attention was able to return to his camp.

HOLIDAY TIME. / Temuka and environs, being so excellently provided by Nature for holidaying generally, campers, tourists, sportsmen, picnic parties, etc., are quite common in the district-. No surprise, or even comment is made when tents, or improvised huts are seen in picturesque camping spots of which' the district abounds, but what seems to, be the most luxuriously fitted up .-motor camping caravan is to be seen at present close to the Temuka traffic bridge. The vehicle provides accommodation-for-a party of nine, and is the essence of compactness. Collapsible beds, tables, chairs, are neatly fitted into place. Although hearing the appearance of an ordinary van when in motion, two. compartments are made available . when stationary, another “room” being made by a sliding extension, which is fitted into the side walls. There 'is cunningly fitted along one end quite aroomy wardrobe, whilst-an oil stove is to be seen towards the front. The meat safe is conveniently placed outside, and beneath the body are placed the camp impedimenta when on the road, t The entire outfit is lighted with electricity from a specially constructed dynamo; and is resplendent with white and oak fi rnishings and floral curtains. Mr and Mrs C. Kenwood, and party, (Dunedin) who are “doing” South ’Canter-' bury) in this conveyance, pay unbounded tribute to the beauty of the scenery and the splendid fishing available.

TEMUKA PICTURES TO-NIGHT. . Fighting tooth and nail in a gruelling hand to hand conflict on the wings of an airplane, hundreds of feet in the air, missing his step and almost plunging to a ghastly death on- the rocks below, is but one of the thrills developed in “The Air Hawk,” the first of the Al. Wilson aviation stunt' melodramas, which comes to Temuka to-night. Wil-" son, called the “Horseman of the Ileavons,” has established himself as one of the most popular cinema stars by his daring exploits in the clouds. He first won nonours in the French Flying Corps during the world war. His leading woman in ‘The Air Hawk” is Virginia Brown Faire. Eve’s Review, a Topical Budget and a good comedy completo the programme.

MILFORD LAGOON CARNIVAL. The Milford Lagoon picnic, which will be held in the Association’s recreation grounds to-tnorrow, is expected to be more popular than, ever, as the attractions are more varied than ever before. The festivities will commence early, and motor-cars and motor-lorries will commence running from the Post Office from 9 a.m. A special traction train will leave the Post Office at 9 o’clock conveying children freo of charge. The programme is timed to commence at. noon, when a troupe of Maoris will give an interpretation of a native, welcome to a visiting tribe. Another item by the Maoris, is roasting a bullock, m oldtime Maori fashion. The sports programme, which comprises eighteen children’s and adult’s events, will c-om-mencc at one o’clock and at 2.30 the tug-of-war will be held. Entiles for this event close with the secretary (AH Fred. Martin) to-night, Another feature will be the baby show, for übicli tliere are six classes Boating, bathing, and fishing is also available and for family picnic parties there will be a plentiful supply of,hot water free of charge.