THE HOLIDAY.

New Zealand Mail, Issue 1152, 30 March 1894, Page 30

THE HOLIDAY.

A strong hot nor'-wester spoiled the holiday at Christchurch. The excursions ■were larg-ely patronised. There was perfect weather at Auckland, Dunedin and Kelson. The concert given at the Opera House on Monday was largely patronised. Mr Cadzow was in excellent voice, and sang "Killarney" admirably, the effect beingenhanced by some very fine limelight views. As an encore he gave "On Deck." He also sang very effectively in the duet " O Maritana" with Madame Sheath. Mrs Burfoot Bang with good effect " The Little Hero," '" The Three Fishers," and " Sunshine and 3Jahi." She was recalled for the first two, and responded with "The Cows are in the Corn." Madame Sheath sang- a tuneful vocal waltz by Arditi, and as an encore gave " The Old Folk at Home." She also contributed " Dear Heart" (Mattel) very pleasantly. Mr Bellworthy recited with good effect " The Lifeboat " and " The Signal Box," both by G. 11. Sims, both of them being copiously illustrated with limelight views. Mr Herbert Porcival, who is possessed of a good voice, sang " The Tillage Blacksmith" exceedingly well. This song was also illustrated. Mr C. D. Mackintosh showed great executive ability in a clarionet solo on airs from " Norma." Mr C. J. Ellison also sang. During the evening a very fine series of limelight views was exhibited. Madame Cadzow was accompanist, and Mr Cad/.ow musical director. Many holiday-makers in search of a quiet spot to spend Easter Monday went to Plimmerton. The number of visitors attracted from "Wellington was very large, and the seashore was lined during the ■whole afternoon with picnic parties who, •with well-stored hampers, were passing the time in an exceedingly pleasant fashion. The high wind, however, interfered considerably with the enjoyment: of the day. The return journey tor many was too tedious. The train leaving Plimmerton at 6.20 p.m. took two hours and ten minutes to reach Wellington. One of the principal attractions of Monday's holiday was the regatta at Picton, the success of which, however, was marred by the unfavourable weather. The excursion by the steamer To Anau, in spite of the uninviting aspect of the weather vesterday morning, was largely patronised, over 500 persons, including a large number of ladies, being taken over. The steamer had a rough voyage across the Straits ; but the officers and stewards, and the representatives of the Union Co., "who went over with the vessel, made the passengers as comfortable as possible under the circumstances. She reached Picton after a run of -Id hours. The return voyage was started at 5.15, and the steamer arrived at the Wharf at 10.40 p.m. Despite the threatening aspect of the •weather on Monday the traffic on the Mana■watu Railway was exceptionally Heavy. * Porirua, Johnsonville, and Plimmerton ■were the places most resorted to by holidaymakers, and the train leaving town at 11 a.m. was so heavy that three engines had to be put on. Altogether about 3000 passengers were carried during the day. On the Government line the traffic was not so heavy, about 350 travelling to the Waivarapa, and something like 1000 visiting the Hutt.