THE HOLIDAYS
By Telegraph—Press Association. Wellington, Sunday.
On Saturday the sky was> clear and the sun shone brightly, and there was no wind. In the evening the streets were thronged With visitors apd residents, and business people did a good trade. To-day the fine weather continued, a slight breeze cooling the air. Wellingten, Last Night. New Year's Day passed off quietly in Wellington. There was no rain, but a strong wind blew which made things generally unpleasant. The principal events of interest in the city were the annual bowling tournament of the Wellington Centre, and an interprovincial cricket match between Wellington and Canterbury. . The Union Company's steamer Maori took 1500 excursionists to Picton.
Christchurcli, Sunday. Last night was observed as 'New Year's Eve and was celebrated in the customary fashion by firing off . crackers and by large crowds in the streets. All passed off without accident of a serious charac-
Auckland, Last Night. Glorious weather prevailed for the New Year holiday, the principal attraction being the Derby Day at Ellerslie, where there was a huge crowd, ter.
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Taranaki Daily News, Volume LIV, Issue 157, 2 January 1912, Page 8
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177THE HOLIDAYS Taranaki Daily News, Volume LIV, Issue 157, 2 January 1912, Page 8
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