THE HOLIDAY.

New Zealand Herald, Volume XLV, Issue 13767, 4 June 1908, Page 4

THE HOLIDAY.

ONLY PARTIALLY OBSERVED.

Yesterday, the. Prime of Wales" Birthday, was only partially observed as a holiday in the city and suburbs. Besides th<» Government office?, bank*, law, and insura he offices, only a small proportion of business establishment* were closed, and for the most part business proceeded or usual.

Opinions differ as to which day is the better to observe as a public holiday.Empire Day or the Prince of Wale*' Birthday, and until some statutory provision i« made the same division as has occurred this vear will no doubt continue.

Those who observed yesterday as a holiday were favoured with fine weather. The principal attraction was the Auckland Racing Club's meeting at Ellerslie, and .< largo number of people* journeyed out there hr train and tram.

The holiday resulted in good business for the Auckland Art Society's exhibition, the attendance during the after noon and evening being one o> the largest during the season. In the evening the main gallery was filled by an interested throng, and for at least an hour there, was a continual procession of visitors up and down the stairway, Mr. 8. Stuart reports that while no sales of picture* were recorded the ait union tickets were in good demand. The exhibition will be open at the usual hours again to-day.

The matinee performance at the Opera House, in the afternoon, was well attended, as also were the performances at both theatres in the evening.

CHRISTCHURCH. [JIY TELEGRAPH. —MESS ASSOCIATION.! .;-.-■ Cuius re lumen, Wednesday. The Prince, of Wales' Birthday was observed only as a partial holiday in town to-day. Most of the offices were closed, but the shops showed no sort of unanimity, some being open and others shut. The weather was fine. The Canterbury College students hold a patriotic demonstration in the College hall, when addresses w.ere delivered. A football match, Duncdin Pirates v. Christchurch. took place at Lancaster Pari; this afternoon, Christchurch winning by 22 points to nil. WANGANUI. [Br telegraph. rilESS ASSOCIATION.] Waxganci, Wednesday The holiday passed off quietly here, beautiful weather prevailing. .. ■ ■»""■ DUNEDIN. {by TELEGRAM!.— press ASSOCIATION.] Dcnxcin, Wednesday. The weather was fine to-day, and close holiday was observed. The principal attraction was the winter race meeting tit Wingatui.