THE HOLIDAY.

New Zealand Mail, Issue 994, 20 March 1891, Page 26

THE HOLIDAY.

On Tuesday the festival of St Patrick was observed as a holiday by the Government and Corporation offices, and the various banks in town. The weather was most perfect for holiday-makiog—a glorious sunshine with a faint suspicion of a breeze at times to make the weather extra delightful for holiday makers. (PER PRESS ASSOCIATION.) Gisborne, March 17. .To-day was observed as a general holiday. Sports were hold at the Park, and swimming races in the river, while horse races were held at Tologa Bay, A regatta is to be held here at Easter, at which crews from Auckland and Napier will compete. Christchurch, March 17. To-day was observed as a partial holiday. The banks were closed, and the principal attractions were the public festival noar Akaroa, the Heathcote Trotting Meeting, Caledonian sports at Amberley, besides numerous picnics. The weather was very fine, with a cool, light breeze. Auckland, March 17The weather waß beautifully fine for St. Patrick’s Day, which was observed almost entirely as a public holiday. The annual fete of the Catholic School children was held in the Domain, about 1600 children marching in procession with bands, banners, &o. Sports and games were held in the Domain, and an enjoyable day was spent The Auckland Branch of the Hibernian Society also held annual sports in the Domain. They marched there from St. Patrick’s Cathedral at the head of the children’s procession, and carried out a programme of races. &c., with great success. In the evening the Irish Nationalconcert was held at the Catholic Institute.