FINE LABOUR DAY

New Zealand Herald, Volume LXXI, Issue 21938, 23 October 1934, Page 11

FINE LABOUR DAY

SECOND IN EIGHT YEARS HOLIDAY OUT-OF-DOORS RESORTS WELL PATRONISED For the second time in eight years Auckland experienced fine weather for the Labour Day holiday yesterday. In the early part of the morning the skywas overcast for a short time, but later the conditions were those of summer. A hot sun was tempered by variable winds, chiefly from the north-east. Large crowds thronged the trotting course at Alexandra Park, the sports grounds and beach resorts. while numerous motor-cars were to be seen on the country roads. The change from the usual inclement Labour Day weather occurred last year. On the Saturday three-quarters of an inch of rain fell and 10 pointsi on the Sunday, with an improvement on the Monday, when the conditions were ideal. This year, however, the weather was more settled. On Labour Day in 1927 there were driving rain showers with a chilly wind. In 192S the morning was wet, and in 1929 rain in the early part of the morning resulted in excursions being cancelled. In. 1930 it was rainy and squally, and in it was dull and threatening, with a cold wind and light showers all day. In 1932 rain fell in torrents in. the morning and the trotting and mo;it sports fixtures were postponed. Of the many outdoor attract ions that were provided yesterday the trotting meeting at Alexandra Park and the sports meeting at the Domain were attended by large crowds. Jn addition, the bookings on the special train which left in the morning for the Waikato Hunt Club's race meeting, were heavy. Cricket, golf, bowls and tennis also took many people out-of-doors. A visit to the North Shore beaches found a large number of people either swimming or sun-bathing. Others had chosen the more sheltered spots on the beaches for picnicking. Although the official opening of the life-saving clubs has not taken place yet, a number of men were on patrol at both Takapuna and Milford. Many yachtsmen and launch owners, who still consider the summer is insufficiently advanced for cruising, contented themselves yesterday with trips on the harbour. Last evening, however, several boats were to be seen returning from week-end cruises. Other yachtsmen spent the day putting the finishing touches to their craft before placing them in commission again for the summer months. Excursionists who took advantage of the facilities provided by tin; Railway Department for visiting Rotorua, Whangarei and intermediate towns returned to Auckland last night. Those who spent the week-end at National Park, Waitomo Caves and other places along the line will arrive back in Auckland this morning.