LABOUR FESTIVAL.

New Zealand Herald, Volume XLIII, Issue 13305, 11 October 1906, Page 6

LABOUR FESTIVAL.

INDUSTRIAL PROCESSION. 3 ■ • ■ ' — ■ FINEST EVER SEEN IN ! 'AUCKLAND. 1 SOME NOTABLE DISPLAYS. 5 * SCENES IN THE STREETS. l , FINE DAY AND GREAT CROWDS. The Labour Day display made by the varii ous Auckland trades unions yesterday was , generally voted to be the most successful s ever seen in Auckland. The procession 1 was almost twice as large in point of numbers as last year, and certainly superior as regards variety and ingenuity. Not only j. were many of the tableaux of an industrial c character, but considerable pains were taken l with the comical displays, which besides 3 being useful in amusing the people, also s served to bring the more serious subjects into high relief. The procession began to form at nine a.m. at the bottom of Queens street, and was well on the way by ten e a.m., the appointed hour of starting, Traf--3 fic-Inspector Turner being chief marshal, f It must have been rather difficult for the ' general public to mark the differences between bona-fide trades unions' and workmen's displays and those contributed to by r business firms, who were not slow to utilise t the occasion for advertising purposes. At ' the same time, without the hearty co-opera-j. tion of their employers (who, in most cases, had spent a good deal of money on their displays), the men, with a few conspicuous exceptions, could not have put up such a fine show. j The route of the procession was up Queen-street and Wellesley-street West, along Hobson-street, to Khyber Pass, via Pitt-street and Karangahape Road, and by Grafton Road to the Domain gates. The

streets were lined with people from five to 10 deep in places. .The points of greatest interest appeared to be in Queen-street, and at the Wellesley-street and Pitt-street junctions with Hobson-street. There were very large crowds in Upper Symonds-street, near the junction with Khyber Pass, and the procession was almost lost here among the people at times. . - The magnificent weather attracted larger crowds than usual. For several years past the display has been largely spoilt by rain, which not only damped the decorations, but also depressed the onlookers. There was noticeable this year, too, a decided improvement in the organisation of the procession. In the course of conversation with the judges, a representative of the Herald learned that the horses were the finest collection of draught horses that they had ever seen. . Compared with similar displays in other cities in Australia and New Zealand, it was held that the Auckland show this year was immeasurably superior, so far as the horseflesh was concerned, and not only were the animals themselves of a very high order, but their grooming reflected the highest credit upon the men in charge. The harness, too, in very many instances, was exceedingly handsome, sets being worn that would cost from £35 to £10. ' Three bands took part in the procession, and played lively selections en route. They . were the , First Battalion, Auckland Garrison, and Auckland Methodist Mission Bands. There were nearly 200 entries in the procession, a marked improvement on previous years. THE WORKERS' DISPLAY. .RAILWAY TABLEAUX. The procession was headed by the eight hours' banner, borne aloft on a lorry, which was crowded with children, all laughing and happy, and entering heartily into the festive spirit of the occasion. Then followed the City Council's steam waggon, which was almost hidden in a mass of flowers and evergreens. As a purely industrial display, that of the Amalgamated Society of Railway Servants was undoubtedly most effective. There were seven tableaux in all, and each one was a lesson in ingenuity and skilled workmanship. The men engaged on the Auckland-Penrose duplication work were represented by a gang working at rock-drilling. They had great blocks of" stone, in which they were drilling holes in which to place charges of dynamite, and some were also dressing stones for bridge work. . The permanent way workers were represented by a party working on rails with the most modern and, the older pattern tools, such as circular saws cutting rails in two, rail drills and other implements all in working order; also a thoroughly up-to-date motor " jigger," or velocipede, used in the inspection of the permanent way. Then followed a van, with a boiler and engine, utilised in the pneumatic riveting of a boiler, and in the working of a Westinghouse brake, all in full view of the spectators. The railway carriage-, builders and wheelwrights and " carpenters followed, pursuing their ordinary trades as though in the i workshops at Newmarket. The past and the present were linked together by an exhibition of models of an old car of 1863, and of Stephenson's engine of 1825, contrasted with a new car of the latest type, specially built for the Rotorua service. The models were perfectly made, and did their builders great credit. This display by the railway men was in the highest sense a trades union exhibition, and it was manifestly a labour of love on the part of the men it represented. BOAT BUILDERS. The Ship, Yacht, and Boat Builders' Union were well to the fore as usual. Their fine banner preceded a lorry carrying a smart-looking oil launch, in the process of finishing off. The engines were placed in the centre of the boat, and the builders were busily engaged upon the hull, planing it and caulking the planking. Then followed a finished motor boat, the Sunbeam— a beautifully modelled craft, with a party of ladies and children seated in the cockpit. A model dingey hung from davits over the stern, and models of a yacht and barque were borne on deck. The decorations were most effective, and in good taste. REINFORCED CONCRETE WORKERS. The Ferro-Concrete Company had a most elaborate exhibit, and were represented by a strong muster of workers. On the first lorry a picture of a wharf in construction was exhibited, and a party of men were engaged in concrete pile making and driving,' an engine being used to illustrate the latter work. Attention was called incidentally to the merits of- the New Zealand Cement Company's and John Wilson and Company's cements. Object lessons were given in pieces of worm-eaten wharf, piling contrasted with the ferroconcrete pile. The use of*' reinforced concrete for domestic architecture was drawn attention to by a model cottage in that material, which was shown in course of construction. References were also made ' by placards to the fact that reinforced concrete withstood the San Francisco earthquake. A small model made to scale was shown of a portion of the new Railway Wharf, which the Feao-Couciete Company is building. ' ' '-j\' <

' TRAMWAY EMPLOYEES. " l '' '"- The Auckland Tramways Company had a most effective display, in which the past and present tramways were shown, headed by an old-time horse car, drawn by three horses, and behind it was car 57, which was built by the company at its Auckland workshops. On the old car was a placard stating " Overcrowding permitted ; always room for one more;" and on the new one was written " Overcrowding strictly prohibited any person overcrowding this car will be fined for cruelty to" dumb animals." The cars were filled with passengersthe company's employees—wearing fancy dress. On reaching Khyber Pass the cars were switched on to the Kingsland section, while the rest of the procession passed on its way to the Domain. PAINTERS AND DECORATORS. The Painters' Union had a very successful' exhibit of a small cottage, the exterior of which was painted to represent red brick, tuck-pointed. The interior was very prettily decorated, and workmen were busily engaged in putting on the finishing touches to the ceiling and frieze. Behind followed a burlesque in paperhanging, a workman and his assistants causing much amusement by their frantic efforts to hang paper straight, and invariably putting it up crooked. CITY COUNCIL. The City Council's display was more elaborate than last year, but it included some familiar . features. The decorated steam waggon has already been referred to. The most striking feature was the Maori whare, made from the fronds of nikau palm, and built on a water-cart. The Maori delicacies of shark and kumara were seen suspended from the eaves, and fish in various degrees of freshr<\vs were hung along the sides. The city arms were represented on a great shield, which also bore emblems, such as a beehive, a horn of plenty, spades, and picks. Workmen engaged in breaking stone for road-making were shown at work, and most of the Council's sweepers, refuse carts, and water-carts, all very prettily decorated and drawn by magnificent horses, also "took part in ' the procession. The Council's employees, this year as in the past, worked very hard to make their representation in the show an artistic success, and were fully rewarded by the result. WOODWORKERS. The Carpenters' Union were representee' by a, strong body of -workers, headed by ttieir beautiful banner. The furniture trades workers followed, displaying chairs and couches in the making and polishing and upholstering in progress. There was a large muster of the Bricklayers and Con-

j. tractors' Labourers' Union, headed by their , banner. One of their members, attired in {rock coat and tall hat, carried a hod. r ' FLOUR MILLERS. r The Northern Roller Milling Company, e as formerly, was strongly represented, sending in no less than 10 lorries, all drawn by magnificent horses in the finest condition. One of the lorries carried a r gun, with the ammunition boxes laheiied t "Trust Pills." The "Champion 'Jhenry Minstrels" gave frequent performances with a band composed of melodeons, cornets, ' kerosene tins, tin whistles, and mouth 3 organs. This lorry attracted crowds ' of small boys, who showed extra- - ordinary skill" in dodging around the 1 the lorries. Allusions were made on large , placards to current topics, and special attention was directed to the reci- ■ procity treaty by a horde of boys wearing masks representing apes, wolves, and dogs, 1 who exhibited placards with «iich striking • sentences as "Australia's sweated surplus/ ' " Yankee surplus and 18 hours a ri.-y graft,'' - "Threepence a day and find yoursjlf,"'. prd " What our country would be with reci'procity." The display taken altogether w.», well thought out, and kept tr.e four it L advertised prominently before the spectators. - ; STEAMSHIPS AND PENNY POST. The Northern' Steamship Co'ft pi ly w.6 represented by a party of young ladies, win. 1 kept the house flag aloft, and shared a cup ' with the fair representatives who called I attention to. the .advantages of the penny , post. A.young lady carried a banner with ( a portrait of the Postmaster-General ,u the centre, and penny stamps stuck upon the 1 velvet of which the banner was made. THE HORSES. The show of draught horses by A. B. ■ Wright and Sons was made up of exceptionally fine animals, prettily decorated. The extensive stables of Messrs. J. J. Craig and Co., li. H. Bennett. J. 11. M. Carpenter, and Winstone and Co., and other draught ! horse owners, were drawn upon for traction , and exhibition purposes. ; THE BUSINESS FIRMS. A STRIKING . SPECTACLE. [ A large number of the business firms of the city took advantage of the opportunity i of advertising their various productions or ! stocks, and some large, excellent, and varied . displays were made, which formed quite a . feature of the procession. | The largest was made by Messrs. Tonson , Garlick and Co., who had eight vehicles in r the procession. The horses and traps were gaily decorated with various coloured 1 streamers and greenery. The display consisted of wood in various processes of 1 manufacture into furniture, upholstery of 1 various kinds, wire mattress, and a con- ' vertible billiard table. ; Messrs. Smith and Caughey, Limited, also had a varied display of their wares, shown . to advantage in fine vehicles. The articles included chairs, upholstered goods; and bedding. The horse luggage van and the ' motor car for parcels added to the attraci tiveness of the display. : The bakers' display was a fairly large I and representative one. Each cart was : well decorated, flowers being the most conspicuous feature, and some really artistic flower work was shown, arum lilies being 1 largely used in this as in other exhibits, i Two of the vehicles had lettering standing out well in bread, and some of the carts were prettily covered with wheat stains. . Those firms sending exhibits included ; Messrs. W. Havhow (three vehicles), E. S. 1 Wiles (three), A. J. Robertson (two), A. : Finlay (two), J. A. Quinlan (two), W. H. i, Philip, A. Parsons, J. Teasdale and Co., R. Wilson, and Mrs. Kelsall (two). The display by the butchers was not so large as might have been expected, a mini- ' ber of firms being absent. However, those > exhibiting made a fine representative dis- , play, doing themselves great. credit. Mr. T. Raster, of Ponsonby, was the most conspicuous exhibitor, having four carts in the procession. All the vehicles were deco- , rated, and variegated coloured arches were suspended above the vehicles and horses. Mir. W. Morrow and Mr. W. Strahan also . had creditable displays. The butchers' carts were followed by a number of butcher boys, dressed in spotless white, and mount- ! Ed on horses. An appropriate display was made by the grocers, who turned out in fairly large numbers. Mr. R. Row had a very good display of groceries, with three turnouts. Messrs. Tyne Brothers had perhaps the 1 prettiest display. From the wheels to the top of the carts' covering was a dense mass of arum lilies, artistically ' arranged, the whole being surmounted with a bell, made of marigolds. All made a point of being artistic, while in the case of Messrs. Watts Brothers a number of the more prominent ; grocery lines were shown. Messrs. T. t Wallace, T. D. McNab (two vehicles), J. Preston, N. Urquhart. and the Colonial i Stores also sent good displays. • The Auckland Cabmen's Union showed several vehicles, which were well decorated with the national colours and flowers, and i the horses received special attention. , Messrs. Pullan and Armitage, Parker, and ; Montgomery were among those in the procession. A display that . also attracted much attention, and praise from the crowd '• was a hansom cab, in which were seated a boy and a girl in full bridal costume. Messrs. T. H. Hall and Co. were repre- . sented by a knight in armour, mounted on a line charger. A large and varied display was made by the expressmen and carters. Special attention appeared to have been devoted to the horses, which were a fine lot. • Local manufactures of pickles and sauces ( , were shown by Messrs. Whittome, Steven-

son, and - Co., who had their vehicle well decorated, and their various; productions well exhibited. ; Messrs. Browne Brothers and Geddes, confectioners, had an artistic display, bunting being well displayed on the vehicle. A young lady dispensed caramels to tire crowd. ' * - ' A fine fish and poultry display was made by Mr. W. H. Clarke. . A nicely decorated cart was sent by Mr. G. Moros, and the fish and poultry in various exhibits were well shown. . ' ■■ The aerated water manufacturers . were well to the fore, and a large and miscellaneous display of non-alcoholic beverages was made. The Wai Wai Company had seven vehicles showing their various wares, Mr. W. Hundley had three, Messrs. Sharpe Brothers two, Messrs. Simmonds and Osborne two, and Messrs. A. C. Scott and Co. were also represented. The brewers were well represented. The Great Northern Brewery Company had a large display' of their various beverages, and a dog perched on the back of one of the horses created much amusement. Messrs. Campbell and Ehrenfried were likewise to the fore, and Messrs. Cooke and Co., bottlers, made a conspicuous display. The native brand of Worcestershire sauce was conspicuous in bold lettering on banners, carried on a vehicle. A good display was made by the Singer Sewing Machine Company, who had a large lorry,, containing their machines, and another smaller vehicle, with , a lady doing fancy work. The representatives of Fry's Cocoa showered samples on the crowd at intervals along the route. Topay blackine, a local manufacture, was well displayed. • Messrs. H. and T. Buckley, bricklayers and contractors, had an appropriate display. Mr. E. Cleal, wood merchant, had five vehicles, all well placarded, showing his goods. . Messrs. G. Fraser and Son, Limited, displayed an engine. The dyeing trade was represented by Mr. F. J. Porter, dyer and cleaner. Mr. L. R. Eady, pianoforte dealer, had a number of youths playing musical instruments from his vehicle. A number of private vehicles, festooned with flowers and bunting, brought up the rear of the procession. ' THE HUMOROUS ELEMENT. A procession would not be complete without the amusing element, and this was not lacking in yesterday's display. A young man on horseback, dressed as a lady, puzzled innumerable persons as to tlie rider's sex, so well was he made up. As he was not entered he was not awarded the first prize in the class in which he took part. Then there were several men on horseback, depicting the native race. But the best of the humorous displays was that of the " Bush Tinkers," who caused much amusement. 1 . PROCESSION PRIZE LIST. The following is the procession prize list — Best and most complete trades' union display: Amalgamated Railway Servants. 1; Tramway Employees. 2: Painters, 3; Ship, Yacht, and' Boat Builders, very highly commended; Furniture Trades Union, highly commended. Groomed mare or gelding, attached to decorated hansom: Parker. 1. Groomed pair, attached to 4-wheel cab: Montgomery, 1; Parker. 2. Groomed mare or gelding, attached to baker's cart: Wiles, 1; Teasdale, 2. Groomed mare or gelding, attached to butcher's cart: Morrow, 1; Baster, 2 and specially commended. Groomed mare or gelding, ridden by butcher's apprentice: Tiernet', 1; Salmon, 2. Largest and most comical display: Bush Tinkers, 1; Painters' Union. 2. Groomed mare or gelding attached to decorated heavy delivery ; cart: Anderson, 1; Bray, 2. Groomed mare or gelding, attached to light delivery cart: Carr and Haslam, 1; Campbell and Ehrenfried Co., 2; City Council, 3. Display by City or Borough Councils: Auckland City Council, 1 (no other entries). Groomed team, three or four, mares or geldings, attached to decorated 4-wheeled waggon or trolley: Carr and Haslam and J. J. Craig, equal, 1; Northern Roller Mills, 2; Carpenter, 3. Groomed team of two mares or geldings, attached to decorated vehicle, horses to be driven tandem or abreast: City Council, i 1; Northern Boiler Mills, 2. ~ i ;: Harnessed horse or horses, attached to decorated dray (harness must have been ! in use at least three months): W. E. Anderson, 1. Groomed mare or gelding, attached to decorated grocer's cart: Tyne Bros., 1; Urquliart, 2; Hew, 3. Groomed stallion, to be led or driven: Wright, 1 and 2. Trade display: Railway Servants, 1: Tonson Garlick Co.. 2: Northern Roller Mills, 3; Smith and Cangliey, very highly commended; Wai Wai Company, highly commended. Most comical display of not more than three: C. R. Jones ("Weary Willie"). THE COMMITTEE. ! ' The Procession Committee was as follows: —Messrs. C. Weaver, M. Dudley, J. Aggers, W. Walters, A. Robertson, C. Townsend, R. H. Hatle.v, J. Cowsell, H. Jones. W. Spence, J. Seymour, R. J. Hancock, A. Smith. The judges were Messrs. A. R. Harris, A. Lowrie, C. E. Scott. The arduous duties of secretary of the procession were discharged by Mr. E. Evans. Messrs. John Fuller, sen., and Fred. Bluett judged the comical dis- j plays. . j SPORTS ON THE DOMAIN. i LARGE GATHERING AND EXCELLENT CONTESTS. Subsequent to the procession, a sports meeting was held on the Domain, under the management of the Labour Day Celebration Committee. The weather being ideal, there was a large gathering. When the sports commenced at twelve o'clock the attendance was considerable, and as the afternoon progressed it increased greatly, and at three o'clock there must have been upwards of 7000 people thronging the banks of this natural amphitheatre. The ground was in excellent order for the foot races, and some close and interesting contests were witnessed. One drawback to the sports, however, was the way the public trooped over the ground proper, and greatly interfered with both officials and competitors. This always happens at this ground on Labour Day, and it is a matter for regret that arrangements to keep people off the running track had not been made. The last : event on the programme was timed to start at five minutes past four o clock, but it was two hours later that, owing to failing light, ".the wrestling finals had to he postponed. This was unfortunate for the "wrestling was of good quality, and for the hour it lasted it. was much appreciated by the spectators who waited to the finish. During the afternoon a large number of races were' run off for children, who were also well cater-, ed for in regard to side shows. The officials were as follows:— • . . • Judges Messrs. F. J. Ohlson. W. c Speight, L. H. Cock. Referee, Mr. J. Mollov Timekeepers: Messrs. A. Kohn, E. .Tones H and 6 ""' Ti h T' essrs " J ' Mcintosh r TK- A' T| I-j Bandicapper, Mr. " li. J. Fielder. Judge of the tiig-of-war, ham-mer-throwing, and wrestling, Mr. T. B O'Connor. Starter: Mr. Austin Smith Cn"l steward. Mr. : I'. Garmson. Press steward Mr. J. C. iri!' Assistant sports secrcBanfield lkes - Sports secretary, If. THE SPORTS. The various events resulted as follows: — APPRENTICES' HANDICAP (under 18 vears of ase), 100 yds. First prize, trophy valued £1 Is; second prize, 10s. - luca itFinlay (6yds), 1- n fnle (6.\ds), 2. Only two starters. Time,' lis. (2iyds)2- He i at v ßarr lSr (I , V(l >- *"■ Oswald [&iy(18). z,j. £<• Newcastle (6}yds). 3. Four arters. Won by inches. Time, lis Third Heat: 8. Jones (2Jyds), 1- H fin. sitar;rs Time! its. 0 ' BaUer (4ydß >' 3 '" *' our final. S. Jones (2i.vds) 1 F. Oiwald (2),rck) . i ". (-running (6Jyds) "... 3 Five starters. Won by a yard. Time. lis. AMATEUR HANDICAP, 100 yds. First prize, value £4; second prize, £2. First Heat: S. Barton (syds), 1; J H fir ]venter <2iyds). 2; W. Wynyard (6yds), 3. Five starters. Time, 10 2-ss. e Second Heat: A. Linton (61yds) and H. S. Chevis (2yds). dead heat. 1; F. Barton iljydsi. o. Four starters. Time, 10 2-ss. A good finish. Third Heat: F. G. Grantville (6yds), 1: P. C. Weston (s}yds). 2; F. H. Bedford (sJyds), 3. Five starters. Time, 10 2-ss. Won by iflclics.

A~r:-\'' v ' final! . Grantville ..... . ' • .. 1 , Bedford ... ... ... ... .. 2 Weston ... ... ... o A good race,' the competitors finishing in a bunch, with the winner inches ahead. Time, 10 1-08. ''' . HALF-MILE HANDICAP (Open). First prize, ' ' £5; second £2. J. Dorrington (50yds) ... . 1 I). Payne (25yds) .... 2 J. McKean (45yds) . ... 3 There were 10 starters The limit men maintained their lend during the first round. Home of the niiddie markers made ground in the last lap. but Dorrington finishing well beat Payne by inches Time, 2m. 2s. LABOUR DAY HANDICAP (Open), 120 yds. First, prize, £7 ICS; second prize. £2 10s; third prize, £1. First Heat; G- Davidson (15yds), 1; H.J. Fearnley (13yds), 2: O. Raynes and V. Little dead heat, 3. Eight starters. Won rather - easily. Time, 11 2-ss. Second Heat: L. Cubitt (13yds), 1: R. Miller (17yds). 2; L. McFarland (12yds). 3. Seven starters. . A good finish between the first three men. Time, 11 2-5». Third Heat: F. Tait U3yds), 1; J. Edwards (10yds). 2; W. Hatch (14yds). 3. Eight starters. Time, 11 3-sa. , , PINAL. R. Miller (17yds) ... 1 L. Cnlntt (13yds) 2 F. Tait (13yds) ... 3 Nine starters. From a good start the runners were well bunched to the finish. Miller securing the verdict of the judges on the tape. Time, 11 l-ss. ONE-MILE HANDICAP (Open). First prize, £5; second, £2; third, £1. C- D. Rolton (30yds) ... ... ... 1 W. Hnclfgtcp (scratch) 2 J. McKean (65id?) ••• ••• , ••• 3 Nine starter*. The bi'ck-markers trained the frnnt-ranl«*r« in the wc-rd fiiP'l. Tn the third round the front-marker' ♦>re-l. ami in the last, round HncU=ten am 1 n . D. Rolton went out in front. Rolton fin's'ii"" with a sprint beat Hnckstep by yards. Time, 4m. lis. QUARTER-MILE HANDICAP (Amateur). First prize, value £4; second, value £2. F. G. Grantville (16yds) ... ' 1 W. W.vnyard (syds) ... 2 • P. Walsh (6ydf) 3 Sixteen starters. The runners made the race from the start, and a good race ensued. Grant, broke the tape a yard in front of Wyn.vard, who was a similar distance ahead of the third man. Time, 54 l-ss. QUARTER-MILE HANDICAP (Open). First prize, £4; second prize. £1 10s; third prize, ICS. D. Payne (18yds) 1 V. Little (17yds) 2 J. Edwards (20yds) ... 3 Thirteen starters. A good race, but the back-ma, after getting close to the limit men were unable to maintain the pace. Payne, however, finished strongly, having an advantaga at the tape of several yards from the second man. Time, s'>s. TRADES UNION HANDICAP. 220 yds. First prize, £3; second, £2; third, £1. G. Hunt (18vds) ... ... 1 1 • E. Payne (14.vds) 2 D. Payne (12yds) ... ... ••• 3 After a good " go" between the placed men, Hunt got home by about a foot. . Time, 245. AMATEUR HAMMER-THROWING HANDICAP. First prize, value £2 2s; second, value £1 Is. Constable M. O'Grady 1 Constable Burke ... 2 Five competitors. The winner's throw was about 100 ft, and the second man's throw was just a few feet short. HURDLE RACE. 220 yds. First prize, £4; second, £1; third, 10s. C. Raynes (Byds behind scratch) ... 1 L. Cubitt (10yds behind scratch) ... 2 R. Chester (16yds behind scratch) ... 3 Ten starters. Won easily. Time, 325. AMATEUR WRESTLING, Catch-as-Catch-Can. For trophies. This proved one of the most interesting items on the programme, and some firstclass wrestling was witnessed. In the heavy-weight division Powell easily accounts ed for Hiil in two clean falls. Powell then met Constable Burke, and some excellent and exciting wrestling was witnessed. Each scored a fall, and as darkness was setting in the final fall was postponed until 'a date to be fixed. College and Leslie got into the final of the light-weight division, and after three-quarters of an hour no fall had been recorded. This event also had to be postponed owing to the lateness of the hour. TUG-OF-WAR. The Carters' team beat Fire Brigade team; Ferro-concrete Employees beat Railway Employees. ■ In the final pull. Carters heat the Ferroconcrete team after an exciting struggle. SACK RACE. Fletcher ... ••• J . Leckie ... ... ; . ••• " MARRIED LADIES' RACE, 75yds. Mrs. Neil ... 1 Mrs. Barnes' ... 2 SINGLE LADIES' RACE, 75yds. Miss Gault ... 1 Miss Clark , ... ... ... 2 Miss Brown ... ... ... ... ... 3 FOOTBALL DROP-KICK (open). Tukera ... ... . ... — 1 Stewart ... ... ••• 2 WHEELBARROW RACE (Human). . McLever Bros ... ... ... ... 1 FOOTBALL PLACE-KICK FOR GOAL (Open). J. Edwards ... ... ' ... .... 1 F. Marriott 2 STEEPLECHASE (Open). Prizes, £3 and £1. About one mile. Wilson 1 Johnson ...'2 Jackson ... ... 3 HOW THE HOLIDAY WAS CELEBRATED. With perfect weather, the celebration of Labour Day yesterday was a brilliant success in every way. Large numbers of people were out of doors, and a most pleasant day was spent. Almost all the shops in the city and .suburbs were closed all day, while some kept open in the forenoon ana closed in the afternoon, reserving themselves the right to keep open all Saturday. All the banks were closed, also a number of the warehouses, while a large number kept open till noon. The Government offices were all closed, and the railway goods shed was not opened for traffic. 'The general post office was open in all branches as usual, but only one delivery was made by the letter-carriers, in the morning. The principal event was the Labour Day procession and sports in the Domain. These were successful in every way. The reunion of all old colonists was also held yesterday, a thanksgiving , service being held in St. Andrew's Church, and afterwards a meeting in the Choral Hall. This event attracted a large attendance, and the function was successful. The Otaliulm Racing Club's meeting was also well attended. No excursions were run by the Railway Department, and consequently few above the ordinary travellers were passengers by rail. The Devon port Steam Ferry Company's' steamers ran to Rangitoto and St. Hefiers Bay, carrying a number of people, while large numbers made the journey to North Slioro and thence to Lake Takapuna. There were many private picnic parties, people journeying into the country or' proceeding to favourite spots in -.'ana around the harbour. A number of. other gatherings were held. Matinee performances were given by the Tit-tell Rruiie Company in the Opera House, and Harry Rickards' Company, at His Majesty's Theatre, in the afternoon, while both houses were largely attended in the evening... WAIHI. fBY TELEGRAPH.—OWN CORRESPONDENT.] Waihi, Wednesday. Labour Day passed off very quietly at Waihi, Miners' Union Day being, "now generally observed as the labour holiday throughout the goldfields. A fair number of the holidaymakers proceeded to Auckland. IN THE SOUTH. [BY TELEGRAPH.— PRESS ASSOCIATION.] New Plymouth, Wednesday. The initial Labour Day demonstration in New Plymouth passed off successfully. The trades' display was very creditable: ' A subsequent attraction was a garden party in the Recreation Grounds, where the Governor was officially welcomed. Wellington, Wednesday. There was beautiful weather to-day for the holiday, and consequently there was a great exodus from the city.* The Trades and Labour picnic, at Day's Bay, attracted thousands of people. Dunedin, Wednesday. To-day was generally observed as a holiday, and a« the weather was beautifully line lie city was deserted in the afternoon. Picnics and excursions down the harbour, races, and Labour Day picnics were the attractions. More than 2000 people attended the Labour Day picnic and sports at Outraja, aud everything passed off enjoyably. J