Snow Draws Large Crowds

Manawatu Times, Volume 63, Issue 179, 1 August 1938, Page 6

Snow Draws Large Crowds

WINTER SPORT CLOSE TO CITY Tho snow which fell on the hills adjacent to the Paliiatua hill road on Friday night afforded much enjoyment to the children and adults on Saturday and again yesterday afternoon. The road leading to tho summit was thronged with cars all making for tho snowcovered slopes and snow men were to be seen at many points. For the children it was a gift from heaven and they made the most of their opportunities. Snow fights were entered into with zeal and parents shared in tho fun. The road surface became sticky as tho thaw set in and care was necessary on the part of drivers of motor vehicles. Quite a number piled snow on the roofs of their ears before returning to the city and as they mingled with the rest of the traffic the contrast served to account for the icy chill in the wind. BITTER WEATHER IN WELLINGTON SNOW AND HAIL OVER WEEK-END Per Press Association. WELLINGTON, Last Night. In Wellington city and suburbs the weather was bitterly cold on Saturday and Sunday, with heavy falls of hall on Sunday afternoon and evening. A fresh wind blew from the south-east and snow fell heavily at Karori about 5 o'clock ou Saturday afternoon and later at night, the ground in the residential and shopping area being covered to a depth of half an inch to an inch. Heavy hail with some snow fell intermittently on Sunday. Severe Blizzard at Chateau. Severe blizzard conditions were experienced at the Chateau Tongariro at the week-end and the annual Mitchell Cup race for ski clubs was postponed until the en& of September.