TO-MORROW'S HOLIDAY

Evening Post, Volume CXIII, Issue 17, 21 January 1927, Page 11

TO-MORROW'S HOLIDAY

THE CHIEF ATTRACTIONS

"Wellington will celebrate its eightyfifth birthday to-morrow, for it was first created a borough in 1842, under the Municipal Corporations Act of that year. This was disallowed by the Home Government, however, and it was not until 1870 that Wellington became a borough again. Auckland, which was created a borough in 1851, was for some years the only one in the colony.

There will be numerous attractions for to-morrow's holiday. Chief amongst these will be # the races at Trentham. Races iare also being held at Foxton.

For tennis enthusiasts there will be the provincial championships at Miramar.

Cricket will •be in full swing, and senior matches will occupy the whole day, play commencing at 10 o'clock in the morning. ■ . '

The Anniversary Eegatta should draw many spectators, and if there is a (rood wind some interesting races may be expected.

At Ashhurst the Manawatu Motor Club is holding its annual motorcycle race_ meeting, at which nine races, including the lightweight championship of New Zealand, will take place; and at MastertOn there will be an athlotic meeting.

Among the other attractions offered are a week-end trip to the Marlborough Sounds on the Tamahine, which leaves at 9 o'clock to-morrow morning; the Artillery Queen Carnival at Lyall Bay the "at home" of the 15th Battery at Fort Dorset, Seatoun,- where there will be big gun shooting; and a swimming carnival at Worser Bay. . Those who are not too tired after the day's outing will find plenty to amuse them at the theatres in the evening. A special time-table is advertised on another page in connection with, the Eastbourne ferry and bug service, which will xun excursions during to-morrow and Sunday. Bus tickets are available for return by any boat, thus providing a round trip that is without equal in the vicinity of the city. The ferry steamer Muritai will be running, with other vessels in the fleet, and with extensive sun deck and promenade decks should add' to the pleasure of the day's outing. The beaches at both Day's Bay and Muritai are in excellent condition for swimming, while the bush at both places provides, excellent shelter from sun and wind. For tennis, enthusiasts there are grass and asphalt courts at both Rona and Day's Bays, and there is ample accommodation for all kinds of sports. ' To-morrow the Caledonian Pipe Bsnd will play during the journey across the harbour, and at the bays. Special arrangements may be made for any picnics or special parties on application to the Ferry offices. The Worser Bay Club's swimming and life-saving carnival at Worser Bay will be one of the day's attractions. Record entries have been received for both the swimming and life-saving events. In the life-saving competition for the Wahlers Cup ten entries have been received, and all the local clubs (Lyall Bay, Maranui, Island Bay, and Worser Bay) will be represented. In addition to the swimming and life-sav-ing there will be a tug-of-war competition for life-savers and beach sports for the children. There will be side-shows on the beach. • ..--..: