KING’S BIRTHDAY.

Gisborne Times, Volume XXVI, Issue 2344, 10 November 1908, Page 4

KING’S BIRTHDAY.

LOCAL CELEBRATIONS

His Majesty Hie King’s Birthday was loyally celebrated in Gisborne yesterday. Hags were flying from most of the vessels in the river arid on all Hie public and many private buildings. The day was cool and tho _hy cloudy, a light shower falling during the afternoon. The Salvation Army held a picnic at Waiiiui. —i£ ' large number of vehicles laden with picnickers went out in the morning i<, Mrs. Cooper’s paddock, the use. of which was kindly granted for the purpose. Tire day was spent in amusements of the kind usual on such occasions, and in the evening festivities were continued in the Army barracks. ■jt. Andrew’s Sunday School picnic was held at Co). Porter’s property on the Waimafca river, and was largely •** attended by the children, their teach-

ers, and parents. A large number of private picnics and river outings were also held.

OLD SETTLERS’ PICNIC

A SUCCESSFUL GATHERING

Even the -members of the committee, appointed by the meeting of the settlers* of the Poverty Bay district which was held in Whim'ay’s Hail some two months ago, did not anticipate such a gathering as that which, assembled at the re-union picnic hedd on the Patutabi Domain yesterday. , The domain made a capita! picnic 4*’ spot. A new -grandstand has just been erected, and was much appreciated, there was ample shade beneath the surrounding trees,with abundance of games, music, and races for young and old. The carriage reserve was lined with traps, motor cars, and bicycles, and during the _ afternoon there were fully 1000 people present. Among them were the Hon. Captain Tucker, M.L.C., the Mayor (3= D. Lysnarj, Crs. Whim-ay, F. Lysnar, R. Sherrait, Messrs J.Townley, W. F. Crawford, and C. J. Parker; and a telegram wishing the gathering sue- < cess was received from the Hon- -Jab. Carroll. In opening the proceedings, Mr. A. Tuohy extended a hearty welcome to ail, and expressed the hope that when'the County Council laid down a tramline to Patutabi the domain would he made more use of. The Mayor or Gisborne congratulated the old colonists on the success of the gathering, and said that the district had a valuable asset- in the domain. which should be made popular use of for picnics and outdoor sports. Short speeches were also given by - Colonel Porter. C. 8., and Messrs J. < Townlev and W. F. Crawford, and

an adjournment was made for lunch, which was served in hospitable style to ail who had not brought hampers. After lunch those present indulged in tennis and other games on the grass: and a number of races tor toys and useful prizes were run by the children. A 'tug-of-war between married and single men resulted, in a win for the benedicts, -and a one-mile bicycle race was won by R. Huston. Lollies and biscuits were scrambled among the children, and towards ev-e-nine: a start was made for home. The Federal Band was in attendance, and played selections. The old settlers headed a collection for tne musicians with £3, and as a result the Band funds benefited to the extent of over £7. _ _ Last night a la rgefy-attc-n tied plain and fancy dress ball was held in the Patutabi Hall, the proceeds being m aid of the Maternity Home.

MATERNITY HOME SOCIAL. Yesterday evening a social was held in the Garrison Hall, under the patronage of the Mayor and Mayoress, in aid of the Maternity Home. There were about 150 couples present. Messrs F. Lowndes. A. Townlcy. and R . Webb acting as M.C.’s. The floor was in excellent order. The music was supplied by Mr. Wootton’s orchestra. and the supper by the Women’s Guild. CELEBRATIONS ELSEWHERE. [PIIESS AsSOCIAXIOX.iI NEW PLYMOUTH. Nov. 9. The holiday passed off quietly with the usual mcnic functions'. * WANGANUI. Nov. 9. The holiday passed off very quietly. A sports meeting on the usual scale was held, but otherwise there were no attractions save excursions. DUNEDIN, Nov. 9.

The weather was fine. The principal attractions were the races and the bands’ rote at the gardens.