To-morrow

Feilding Star, Volume VII, Issue 112, 2 March 1886, Page 3

To-morrow

Given, a five day, to-morrow promises to be one of the most interesting holidays seen on this coast for a long time. The first and most important attraction will be the Palmerson Eaces. ,In order to meet the wishes of a large number of citizens, the Mayor, with his usual courtesy, has proclaimed a public holiday, that they may attend these races without in any way neglecting their business or ordinary pursuits. The only public institutions which will be open to-uiorrow are the banks, owing to the melancholy fact that the Palmerston Races and the Feiiding Horticultural Show do not happen to possess a patron saint between them. The sooner this want is supplied the better, for although there are several bank holidays observed which only entail inconvenience to the public, and are of no possible use to the 'jfficials, we see no reason why the latter should be kept at work when everybody else is having "a good time," and the banks being closed would effect nobody. The train arrangements advertised to-day are admirably suited lor the convenience of the Feilding people, and a great many of them will avail themselves thereof. The usual complement will travel in brakes, venicles of all kinds and descriptions, and on horseback. The programme of the Manawatu Racing Club has been drawn up oa such a liberal scale, that good fields are certain to start for each event, therefore, the excitement and interest will not be allowed to wane during the day. With an able Managing Committee, and the courteous and efficient secretary, Mr King, to carry out the several arrangements, a fine day's sport is a foregone conclusion. The next item for to-morrow is the Ffiuding Horticultural Show, - which will be an attraction to those who, from a variety of circumstances, •re either unable or unwilling to attend .race meetings. We have no reason to • doubt but that this show will be quite equal to any of its predecessors. The afternoon period, when the Hall will be open to the public cannot be expected to attract many visitors, but in the evening when folks have returned from the races, we are confident the attendance will be ample. The Feilding Brass Band* nnder the able conductorship of Mr Daw, will play a selection of pieces in their usual able •nd pleasing manner.