THE HOLIDAY.

Press, Volume XLVII, Issue 7736, 16 December 1890, Page 6

THE HOLIDAY.

being the fortieth anniversary of the arrival of the first settlers fa Canterbury, the day be obc «*rved as a public holiday, and the tiraat celebrated by a number of festiMtto*. The occasion will be taken advantage of by the Volunteers for a field «ay, Inwhlch work of a thoroughly prac- ' ileal nature will be undertaken. On this occasion Porau has been selected aa the fetece to carry out the manoeuvres. The ; various companies parade at the Drill* '«iedatßa.m. The Popular Sports Asso'«£ktion bold their annual fixture at Hagley no doubt, a large attendance TrtU be attracted by the excellence of ■the programme. In connection with the apor&a gathering, a procession of i saembers of Friendly Societies and bands trill take place, starting from Latimer "aaasre at ten o'clock, and proceeding I- IhrtiUgh the various streets of the city on " tneirway to Hagley Park. The Amateur "Jktnletic Club will continue their annual inertias at Lancaster Park. A trotting ' Meeting will be held at New Brighton - ttßJSer the auspice of the New Brighton Bides -Club. The Heathcote Annual .Jtetlval will be fceld in Mrs Hilary's emends, Woolston, and as a number of i Sfractlona are promised is bound to be wellpafcrbnieed. Those who prefer atrip *on briny" will be afforded an opportunity of visiting the Akaroa - regatta, toe Union Company having laid fin the 8.8. Penguin for the purpose. Intend* ingexcnraionlstawfllleaveCiJTlijtchurch by the 7.55 &.m. train. The Akaroa will run an excursion trip to Pigeon Bay lor toe con* vtntence of those desiring & day's sboot* mc fishing, or fern gathering. The s.B. Canterbury will run to Governor's Bay at intervals during the day, and the s.s, Walwera will run frequently to H.M.S. 'Curafoa. An escursien train will run to Qfctle Biver. leaving Cnristohorch asß.lfia.rn., and fares will be reduced *paj to© Lyttelton line. In the evening there wttl be tramway excursions to Epfmnerand New Brighton. At the former place there will be a grand display of fireworks. The Harvey Bros', clever and amusing Variety Company will occupy tKe boarde at the Theatre Boyal, and as aft entirely new programme is announced acsowded house is sure to result. The -Bbraa Touring Club give their annual eycfiag aod skating tournament ac tne Palace Bink. Among the most attractive doings for to-day will be the Amateur Athletic Club's Meeting', which started on :BaS&rdaj, will be brought to a conclusion ■ co tltallancaster Park ground this after* -JBOO3L. Some very interesting contests :3Barbe antidpatoa, th& finals lot the 100 4Bkd*2So yards handicaps beins among the .©a the programme. The ofUclala' Mcc should also furnish an exciting finish. TOJjjuet will again essay to give a lot of "eeo4 men long starts in the mue and five : m3m bicycle races, and these events are tare to bs well worth witnessing. Indeed 4» the fields promise to be large, every race tt-lttnly to be stoutly contested. Aβ is OTiitnmiiTj. tea and cake will be dispensed lair bands during the afternoon.