GOOD FRIDAY.

Dominion, Volume 2, Issue 478, 10 April 1909, Page 14

GOOD FRIDAY.

HOW THE HOLIDAY WAS SPENT. Good Friday was kept by many as a holiday in. the literal rather than tho accustomed sense of the term; that is to say, tho religious observances proper to the occasion wore the principal feature. Thero wore special services at tho churohea of the city in tho morning, and the attendance was, generally speaking, satiefactory. In tho afternoon a recital of sacred music on the Town Hall organ was given by the municipal organist, Mr. Maughan Barnett. For people who wished to spend tho day out of doors, the weather was disappointing. It was' certainly better than Wellington haß many times experienced ,at this time of year, for thero was no rain, but tho calm sunshiny weather of tho last few weeks gave place to grey skies and a blustering northerly. There was not much comfort in the open air unless" ono could keep moving, and that away from tho dust of the city. Somo would-be excursionists stayed at homo and lit cosy fires, but thero wore not wanting many who took their pleasure abroad in hardier fashion. The Provincial Lawn Tennis Championships were begun on the Thomdon Courts, and continued throughout tho day. The Eastor Bowling Tournament was begun on several of the city greens, while hockey, football, motoring, ana other sports had also their devotees. The preliminary movement in connection with the Eastor volunteer manoeuvres, riflo clubs' practices, and garrison artillery training wore regarded with special interest owing to tho prominent position which defence matters havo lately assumed in the public mind. Harbour ferry excursions were run to tho usual resorts, and were as well patronised as could bo expected in the state of tho weather. In the evening, Fuller's Pictures at the Theatre Royal, the Urban Pictures at the ' Opora House, and the Royal Pictures at His Majesty's provided acceptable entertainment for a largo section of the public. Tho lastnamed organisation also gave a matinee display. •