THE HOLIDAY.

New Zealand Times, Volume LXXI, Issue 4262, 23 January 1901, Page 5

THE HOLIDAY.

RAILWAY TKAI'TTC. Over 800(1 persons travelled out of Welling!on by rail yesterday. On tho Government line 1200 went from the To Aro and Thorndon stations to Upper 11 ill i. mostly to the Marisi Brothers' Old Boys’ picnic. Various places between Upper Hull ami Potono attracted 1000, The Wellington .'Racing Club's meeting was (lie destination of 0500, which i.s a record total. Jn tho morning 150 persons went, to the Wairarapa. On file Wellington and Manawatu Company’s line (he mail train hud 200 passengers, half of whom were for Palmerston and beyond. There were 100 oxcur. sionists to Paikakailld, 700 to Pliinntierton, 500 to Crofton and Khandallah, ami 200 for other stations, la tho absence of special attractions the traffic on tho company’s lino was not very heavy. All the .poo]Je carried hy the company were, aicnnimodated in carriages. DAY’S BAY. The public (locked to this over-popular resort yesterday, tho steamers Duchess, Diieo mid Countess making frequent (rips throughout the day. Between five and six thousand people must have crossed the harbour, and the weather being perfect the excursion was a most enjoyable one. The picnic and l sports of the Ylarist Bi ■os. Old Boys’ Association, which was held at the new Railway Picnic Grounds, Upper Huitt, was a great success. The weather was glorious, and tho committee .spared no pains in making the outing an enjoyable- one. The following were the officials of tlie day : • —•President, Rev Father O’Shea; vice-presidents. Revs Father Goggan, Holly, Lewis, Ainsworth, Moloney, Messrs J. J. Devine, M. Kennedy, J. Kays, R. J. Collins, Dr.s Scott, Mackin and Grace ; committee, Messrs J. Blewman, C. Collins, Gilitis <2), Gamble fill, 15. Guise. Leydonj (2), J. O’Reilly, P. J. McGovern and F. D. Dunne; starter, Mr I'i. D. Dunne ; handicapper, Mr 10. J. Leydon; judges, Rev Father O’Shea, Messrs J. Kays and J. Gamble ; linn treasurer, Mr F. McDonald; lion secretary, Mr H. McKeowen. The following are the results of the sports meeting;— 100yds Grand Handicap P. Fleming, 1; H. McKeowen and J. M. O’Reilly, tied for second place. 220yds, Grand Handicap—P. O'Connor, 1; P. j Fleming, 2 ; H. iMcKeoweu, 3. 440yds Grand Handicap—P. O’Connor, 1; A. S. | Henderson, 2 ;, P. Fleming, 3. P. O’Con- j nor won tho Grand Handicap with 10 points and P. Fleming was second with 1) points. Long Jump—P. O’Qpnunr, J7ft lOin, 1; J. M. O’Reilly, 17ft Jim j 2. Professional C. Allen. La-; dies’ Race—E. Paul, 1; A. Philips, 2. Bicycle Race, two miles.—J. Blewman, 1; W. Ellis, 2. Half-mile Handicap—A. S. Henderson, 1; F. McDonald, 2. Committeemen's Race—J. M, O’Reilly, 1; B. j,. Guise, 2. Mile Race—A. S. ■Henderson, 1. Consolation Race —H. McKeowen, 1; J. J. Gibbs, 2.

The Missions to Seamen yesterday provided a delightful picnic for tho sailors in port, who thoroughly enjoyed themselves in tho Botanical Gardens. Be. fore leaving a short sendee was 'held, .when prayers were offered for the Queen’s restoration. After tea (he party ■were photographed by Mr G. W. Barlitrop. A concert was given in the evening.