THE QUEEN'S BIRTHDAY.
Contrary to the expectations of many weather-wise individuals, who last evening predicted wet weather to-day, this morning broke calm and clear. A more pleasant day for out-door amusements could scarcely be desired, for although the sky became cloudy during the afternoon, with an appearance of the likelihood of rain, the weather continued fine. As a natural consequence almost everyone in town has indulged in a day's outing of some kind. The different vessels in port were freely decorated with bunting. All business was suspended, everyone seeming determined for the nonce to forget the troubles and vexations of business, and enjoy a holiday. This was done in various ways. Many seemed to prefer a quiet little trip into the country or to the surrounding townships, and availed themselves of doing so at reduced fares by the different railway trains ; but by far the larger number betook them, selves to the race-course, where the annual steeplechases of the Oamaru Steeplechase Club were being held, and of which we give a detailed account further on in our record of the day's doings. The first event of the day was, of course, the usual
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Oamaru Mail, Volume I, Issue 338, 24 May 1877, Page 2
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193THE QUEEN'S BIRTHDAY. Oamaru Mail, Volume I, Issue 338, 24 May 1877, Page 2
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