THE HOLIDAY.

Lyttelton Times, Volume CXVII, Issue 18115, 4 June 1919, Page 4

THE HOLIDAY.

The city yesterday was quiet, except for the passage of holiday-makers. All the business places, with the exception of a few fruiterers’ and confectioners’ shops, were closed. Shortly after ten o’clock largo crowds gathered in the Cathedral Square in order to board trams for the trots at Canterbury Park. Sumner, New Brighton and the Cashmere Ilills claimed attention, while many other people took the opportunity of a quiet stroll through the Public Gardens. . A rather cold easteily wind prevailed during the greater part of the day, but the weather in all other' respects was more favourable than might have been expected at this time of the year. A general holiday was observed at Lyttelton, and no work was carried out on the waterfront. The various harbour ferries were plying as usual, but there were few picnickers owing to the cold weather. A large number of visitors, however, made an inspection of the various overseas and coastal steamers, of which there were fourteen in port.

Yesterday a close holiday was observed at Ashburton. Bunting was flown from business premise's and private residences. Tbe early train from Christchurch was liberally patronised by the sporting public. During the afternoon hockey, football and golf formed the bulk of the enjoyment locally. Tho chief function in the evening was the soldiers’ banquet in the Theatre Royal.