THE HOLIDAY.

New Zealand Times, Volume LVII, Issue 2415, 22 January 1895, Page 2

THE HOLIDAY.

There is no lack of attractions for today (Anniversaiy Day) and holidayniakers will have a* variety of opportunities of, spending a pleasant day, given fine weather. • THE RACES. ; The Wellington Racing Club's' Summer Meeting oomniences to-day, at 12.45 p.m., on the Hntt.Park Racecourse.- There is: every prospect of a successful gathering and a large attendance, and to pfrovide for this the Club hare" given : every 'attention to the course appointments, so as to"'meet r the comfort and convenience of ? those who journey out to see the Cup race of 1895; which has been engrossing so much attention during the past few months. His Excellency the Governor and Eady .Glasgow are to be present, and Lady Glasgow-is to: present the Cup trophy to the owiier of the-winner of the Cup - race immediately after that event is .: Trains for the Racecourse are as follow : —Leave Te Aro at 10.50 a.m:, 11.30 ajn... and 1.7 p.m.; leave Wellington: Station 11.0 a.m., 11.40 a.m., and 1.15 p.m. Trains return from the Racecourse at 6.10,p.ml and 6.32 p.m! >. The Foxton Races take place to-day,-and as the acceptances arc very. satisfactory, a successful meeting is anticipated-, should be a. largo attendance of country ; i folk.. ■-. -,-.-' . ■ .".-;■ ":•. THEREQATTA. . '*«',, Tho Wellington Champion.Regatta'";wiU be one of the principal features of, the holiday. The yacht races, especially'.''that " for the first-class boats, are arousing Keen interest. The Tokomaru is to be the ;flag- . ship. .. . '.,''.'.'• The Wainui will make two trips .round the harbour during the day, leaving the Queen's Wharf at 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. ■;: As the fare is only 2s, large numbers '.o£ the! public will, no doubt, avail, themselves of this."excellent chance -of •• witnessing" } the principal race=. FiUENOLY SOCIETIES' DEMONSTRATION. The Friendly Societies' Demonstration Bhould be a great success. The various societies and the bands will meet at the Government Buildings at 10 a.m. and march in procession to the Basin Reserve, where the usual sports will take place. The Bicycle Races ai e expeoted to eclipse any previous exhibition of bicycling in Wellington, as all the well-known riders are to compete. All kinds of minor attractions are to be provided, such as merry-go-rounds, swings, &c. . EXCURSIONS TO LOWBT BAT. Excursions arranged by the City, Brass Band are to be run to Lowry Bay by the, Duco and Mana. The return fares will be: —Adults, Is 6d ; children, Is, Hot water is to be supplied free all day. ':.::. . the railways.;.: - ." ■- . ~ The usual excursion rates will prevail on the Government and Manawatu railways. THE EVENING'S'AMUSEMENTS. Opera House, Pollard's Opera Company, " The Gondoliers," 8.15. . - ; Theatre: Royal, Walter BentleyS Company, " Grarrick'' and " Cramond Brig," 8. Exchange Hall," Greek' Ge6rge, the athlete, exhibition of feats of strength, 8.