NEW YEAR'S DAY.

Manawatu Standard, Volume XLIII, Issue 1713, 2 January 1920, Page 5

NEW YEAR'S DAY.

. PASSES IN BEAUTIFUL WEATHER. Thero was glorious weather yesterday' for Now Year's Day, which was ushered in quietly, though several whistles and sirens were blown as the booming of the town clock at midniglrt announced the passing of 1919 and tho • dawn of 1920. Early in the evening large crowds had filled the Squaro on shopping, quests, but as the' evening woro -on the more sober-minded proceeded to their homes, leaving only a few light-hearted people to remain up to seo the Now Year." ' ' Yesterday's glorious-weather was ta!<en full advantage, of by tho picnicker and excursionist. ■' Marton races irradiated a magnetic influence for miles; a glance round the rows of cars that arrived was sufficient to 'convince- one on that point. The Mann- - watu Gorge, tho Tiritea resorvo and the esplanade- all extended the quiet hospitality of Nature to the- picnicker. Now,/'when .i summer dresses-"-are 'in new bloom, ' these v resorts arc' singularly beautiful. The new road formed into the Tiritea area and the provision made by tlie Borough Council of fireplaces were favourably commented A large number of local residents visited tho Manawatu Heads, where a sports gathering- was held. Swimming in the river- and in the surf on the ocean beacn and quiet rambles amid the sand hills, together with the enjoyablo programme of rao: s, helped t«> pass a most ploasant day. The annual choir picnic of the Cuba street Methodist Church was held yesterday at Tiritea. Tho party proceeded to the ppot in motor-buses and spent a most enjoyable day.- . ' The Ralviition, Army held a moat enjoyable field day and picnio at Ashhurst yest"rday. The'Feilding band was in attendance." sports were .hold for tho children, and refreshments served. Tho attendance was particularly large, visitors being present from all parts ; bf the district as far distant - as Dahnevirke and Waipawa.