THE HOLIDAY.

Auckland Star, Volume XXXVII, Issue 262, 9 November 1906, Page 5

THE HOLIDAY.

The appearance of the sky eariy this morning boded- ill for holiday makers. Notwithstanding the heavy downpour, however, there were many who decided to brave the elements, and the various excursion boats to the different pleasure grounds all had their full complement of passengers. At 8 o'clock this morning the Royal Salute was fired from Fort Caoitley, and about an hour and a half later King Sol came out in all his glory, and the mercurial spirits of pleasure seekers were, once more in the ascendancy.

From 9.30 to 10 o'clock the Qucenstreet Wharf presented a gay and festive scene. Hundreds and hundreds of children bubbling with excitement, each carrying something—kettles, mugs, hampers, packets of sweets, and all the paraphernalia essential to a successful picnic. A large number of adults were also very much in evidence, and in spite of mackintoshes, damp umbrellas, ajid goloshes, there was an evident determination a.pparent to have a real good time. Lively tunes were struck up by a dozen different bands; gaily coloured fi;>gs and streamers festooned from every available cranny and converted the erstwhile ferry boats into veritable fairy boats defying Jupiter Pluvius to damp the ardour of their occupants. THE HOLIDAY LN THE SOUTH. (By Telegraph..— fress Association.) WELLINGTON, this day. The weather for the holiday in Wellington was boisterous and southerly, and rain fell during the morning, but is now clearing off. Xo special celebrations are being made. NAPIER, this day. The holiday was completely spoiled from a pleasure-seeker's point of view by steady rain, but the change in the weather was badly needed in the country, and, although it will temporarily interfere with shearing, the rain will be gladly welcomed by the farming conimunity. CHBJSTCHUR'CH, this day. Tremendous crowds were in the city to-day from all parts of the province for the Show and Exhibition. The Show authorities count on a record attendance for people's day to-day. All trams and 'buses were running full, and trains from north and south were crowded. Rain fell in the morning, but the forenoon was beautifully line, and not too warm. Weather prospects for the afternoon are promising. A close holiday was observed throughout the province.

DUNEDU", this day.

Heavy rain fell during the night, and the weather is very unpromising-for today's holiday.