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New Zealand Tablet, 6 March 1913, Page 29

The hop-picking season in Nelson is now in full swing, and many Wellington residents are engaged in the work this year. Some go over for health reasons, but the majority to enjoy a holiday away from conventional surroundings. If the night is clear residents of New Zealand will have .an opportunity of witnessing a total eclipse of the moon on the evening of Saturday, 22nd inst. The first contact with the shadow takes place at 9 p.m.; beginning of total eclipse, 10.43 p.m. ; middle of total eclipse, 11.28 p.m. ; and end of total phase, 12.15 a.m.; the shadow passing off at 1.13 a.m.