THE HOLIDAY.
The troops of the Wellington Garrison paraded at the Drillslied on Monday morning to carry out the usual Birthday ceremonial. There was an excellent muster of all the corps, and tho members of the Permanent Artillery and Torpedo corps were also present on parade. Tho following officers composed the staff Colonel Fox. inspecting I officer ; Lieutenant-Colonel Newall, brigadier ; ' Major Collins, brigade major; Captain Coleman, A.D.O. : Captain Duncan, commanding naval battalion: Lieutent-Coinmander Davy, right major; Lieutenant-Commander Mislop, left major; Surgeon Captain Dr Mackenzie. Attended by a large number of the general public, and headed by the Garrison Band, the troops moved oil to the Manawatu reclamation. whore a Royal salute of 21 guns was fired by the D Battery, the remaining portion of tho forces firing a feu tie foie, after which three hearty cheers were given for the Queen. All the vessels in port on Monday Hew bunting in honour of the Queen’s birthday, the man-o’-war Ringdove making an especially fine display. The Mana ran three trips to Day’s Bay on Monday and the Duco two trips. Over 500 peonle availed themselves of tho opportunity for a day’s outing. Tho various places of resort out-ido "Wellington were visited by largo numbers of people on Monday, both lines of railway being well patronised. Sydney, May 25. Tho weather moderated and was tine for the holiday. Meliiourne, May 25. Rain fell in the morning, but the weather cleared in the afternoon. Auckland, May 25. Wet weather spoiled the holiday. The live warships fired a salute at noon, and the Governor’s levee was well attended. Christchurch, May 25. The weather was lovely for the holiday today. The principal attractions wore tho Canterbury Trotting Club’s Meeting at the
show grounds, and the Volunteer field day on the hills between Sumner and Lyttelton. Many thousands of people also journeyed to the seaside. Hokitika, May 25. Tho weather was showery for the holiday. Dunedin, Alay 25. The weather was glorious for the holiday. Tho principal attraction was tho races at Forbury.
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New Zealand Mail, Issue 1265, 28 May 1896, Page 38
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337THE HOLIDAY. New Zealand Mail, Issue 1265, 28 May 1896, Page 38
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