EASTER HOLIDAY TRAFFIC AND ATTRACTIONS

Grey River Argus, 27 March 1948, Page 2

EASTER HOLIDAY TRAFFIC AND ATTRACTIONS

Although the population of Gyeymouth was swehea with visitors on Thursday, the crowds which thronged the business streets of the town were orderly and well behaved. Policemen on duty had no trouble and there was no one taken to the station for disorderly behaviour. Thursday aiso saw tne climax oi the Easter holiday exodus from the West Coast, following tne departure oi many people earlier in the week. On the nuanignt special express to Canterbury on Thursday tncrc were ten car loads oi people, with many standing. It was one oi the most crowded trains to leave Greymouth for many years. A similar express is expected on Monday and Tuesday as the holidaymakers return. For (he 9.32 special on Tuesday morning next (here are a few seats left, but for Monday evening’s special, nine cars have been fuily reserved. There will be two non-reserve cars on the front of tne train for extra passengers. Most of the trains, until Wednesday, travelling either to or from Canterbury, are expected to be full, and rail cars are oooked out several days ahead. Thursday evening’s dances were extremely popular and in all halls there were larger than usual crowds on the floors. Picture theatres too were popular.. Churches yesterday were well attended for the Good Friday services. It is expected, however, that the congregations will be even larger tomorrow for the Easter Sunday services. There were several marriages on Thursday, and there are to be more to-day. Monday will be a big day for nuptials and most churches have services booked The empty wharves last evening were a rendezvous for many people, and more went to the tiphead on the Cobden and Blaketown sides of the river. Yesterday’s weather was cloudy but fine, and no rain fell in town. The beaches drew some people and a few hardy persons entered the water. The indications' for to-day are unsettled weather but it is hoped that sporting activities may be possible.