THE HOLIDAY.

New Zealand Herald, Volume XLIV, Issue 13455, 4 June 1907, Page 5

THE HOLIDAY.

ONLY PARTIALLY OBSERVED. Cloudy weather prevailed for the ' Prince of Wales' Birthday, which ■ was partly -kept up in Auckland yesterday •as a holi- , day. '„ It was very apparent, however, that the day was not regarded in anything like ■ the manner it has been in past years, for, . with the exception of the Government of- !■; fices, banks, and insurance offices, with )■ a very limited number of. other places, , business was proceeded with as usual. All ihe , Queen-street premises were open, -and the people generally were occupied at their, usual avocations. This was • not to j be wondered at, for most places agreed to close- on Empire Bay.- -But}';whereas bustness people generally closed on Empire Bay,, the Government institutions were mostly open, and closed yesterday when private businesses were open; j ;• The closing of; the ; ." post office was th greatest cause of complaint and inconvenience, for it meant that business and '. other people could not secure their mails, and these will only be delivered day The com- ■ plaints : were very pronounced. The telegraph office was open for only a few hours; The only 'outdoor attraction of any note was the second day's racing of the Auck- , land; Racing Club's Steeplechase Meeting, ■which /attracted a very fair attendance. In the evening Fullers' Entertainers were ~■■■ largely patronised, and the Auckland Amateur Boxing Club's carnival : was also 'well attended. ; SOUTHERN CELEBRATIONS. ■* [by telegraph.— association.] j," „ ~' - ■■'". Nelson, Monday. ■■;■■■ / 1 To-day was generally observed as a holiday. A six a-side hockey tournament attracted large numbers in the r morning, and a seven a-side football tournament still ;:larger numbers in the afternoon, .when 14 ;;; teams competed. Maitai, A team .won, the 'hockey tournament, and the Rivals the ; senior football, and Waimeas the, junior . matches. The farmers' field day at Wake - field was attended by over a thousand peo;.;.ple. In _the ploughing matches there was good competition. ; .* " - Wellington, Monday, The weather was blustery for. the holi- :■:■ day, which was generally observed, but the only holiday features were races at Otaki and football matches' in , town. ' -

i.-. ; . J Wanganvi, Monday. ■ ; The holiday passed off . quietly in good weather. A seven "a-side ; football match \ wash won by the Pirates' Club. ,In. the hockey contest St. Paul's (Wanganui), beat ■! Palmerston North Old Boys. The shoots . ing for the Battxlion shield resulted in a • win for Feilding, I'almerston being second, ; And Wanganui Rifles third. ,'' * Ciibistchtjrch, Monday. I A close holiday was observed to-day. " Canterbury College, although celebrating V Empire Day, also recognised the Prince of Wales Birthday. Mr. G. W. Russeil was chairman of the meeting, and representa- , lives were present from all public bodies; . Patriotic speeches were delivered to a large_ audience. The outdoor attractions, particularly the North v. South Island football match, were largely patronised. j Blenheim, Monday. ; Empire celebrations were held at Spiingiaiids, near Blenheim, to-day. A thousand school children of all denominations took part. The whole fete was L splendidly organised. A band was in attendance, and hundreds of adults were ■;":., present..'': ■ ;''*. ■. ':;.';.."; ■. : ] <}J- ■

• '...'-'■:■■: Ashbukton,' Monday. Owing to the fact that Empire Day had '_ observed as a close holiday there was no holiday here to-day. Only the banks : % En a Government offices were closed. V : ' - Duxedin, Monday. The weather was beautifully fine to-day. I I . A close holiday was observed. : j Invercargill, Monday. \ j The weather was fine and genial for the • holiday, though.the sky was threatening. Half the town kept the holiday, but most of the retailers kept open.