THE HOLIDAY.

New Zealand Herald, Volume XLV, Issue 13729, 21 April 1908, Page 6

THE HOLIDAY.

EXCURSIONS • WELL PATRONISED. Though Easter Monday was one of those wet, windy days that, do come along occasionally to bespatter the fair fame of our Auckland climate, the fact did not keep people at,home. Largo numbers tinned out to attend the races at EllersHe, others again wended their way to the trans-har-bour scene of the military manoeuvres, whilst, the various water excursions and picnics were better attended than might have been supposed. In the city itself a close holiday was observed by all the mercantile and business houses, banks, insurance offices and shops, and during the day time wore an empty and deserted appearance. In the evening, however, though Jupiter I'luvius continued to hover about, and the atmosphere was damp, the streets were thronged with promenaders, and the theatres and various other places of amusement were filled with holidaymakers. The rain, of course, affected the traffic by land and water to a considerable extent. The trains carried about 3500 passengers to the EUersiio racecourse, and a considerable number to Henderson, where several picnics were held. The traffic by the outward and inward Rotorua express trains was about the same as on ordinary days. The Ferry Company ran the various excursions announced, the only alteration being the substitution of Pine Island for Lake Takapuna in connection with the Salvation Army's picnic. The traffic was fairly heavy despite the inclemency of the weather. One noticeable feature was the large number of excursionists to Rangitoto, greater than on any other day during the past summer. The tiawcars were kept fully taxed in conveying the people to their homes at the close of the day's excursions.

FESTIVITIES AT TIMARU. [BV TELEGRAPH. —PRESS ASSOCIATION*.] Tim art*, Monday. The holidays passed off very pleasantly, the weather being line, with the exception of light showers of rain on Saturday. The attractions of to-day were the local bowling and golf tourneys. In the country the Pairlie show attracted a large attendance, and the Temuka bicycle sports had a record gate for an Easter fixture, the popular attraction being the second-class band contest, which was won by Lyttelton Marine, Timaru Marine being second. Waimate and Christelmrch Elite also played. AT WANGANUI. LBi" TELEGRAPH.—PRESS ASSOCIATION'.] WaKgasui, Monday. The weather was fine for the holiday, which was observed quietly. The Polo Club held successful sports, and the Presbyterian Bible Class camp concluded. St, Peter's (Auckland), won the champion banner, St. John's (Wellington), being second, and St. Pet. ;-'s (Christ-church) third.