EASTER MONDAY HOLIDAY.

Thames Star, Volume VIII, Issue 2865, 22 April 1878, Page 2

EASTER MONDAY HOLIDAY.

Easter Monday is now quite recognised as one of the holidays of the year, aud to day there was a general obserrance of the day amongst business people, very few shops of any kind being opened. Some of the mines and batteries were in full swing, but the Utter hare to crush now when they can, the scarcity of water rendering it undesirable to lose even a day. The facilities afforded for holiday making were varied. The quiet stroll or drive into the country has always attractions for family parties, and tbe new County road has very much extended the facilities for gratifying this taste, which were largely taken advantage of by groups of adults and troops of children. Another favorite means of recreation are—

The Zaccuraions,

which from various causes were rendered more than usually attractive to-day. The Rotomabana took away a large number of passengers at eight o'clock this morn* ing, the Auckland Autumn races and the mammoth show opening in Auckland being the special inducements. The Tongariro also took passengers to Auckland. The Durham steamed away with a large number of excursionists for Coromandel, the trip being under the patronage of the Hibernian Society, whose tine band was on board. The Te Aroba for Ohinemuri, and the Eotoiti for Miranda each got away with a fair com* pliment of passengers, who will probably make the most of their trip to pass the time pleasantly, and get a health-giving blow in the country.

Foresters Anniversary. The members of the two lodges of Foresters celebrated their anniversary to day—at least they commenced to do to

by a gathering and sports at Tararu, to which place of favorite recort they marched in procession this morning clothed in regalia an'l carrying their superb banners, the band of the Thames Scottish (in uniform) leading the procession and discoursing music in their well known style. Numerous sports wete indulged ia during the day, the families of the foresters being present in great numbers, together with their friends. They will conclude the celebration with a soiree and ball at S. George's Hall this evening, at which there will probably be a large attendance of foresters and members of other benefit societies. The Coromaadel Bxoursion. The following messages were receired from our special reporter by pigeongram :— On board s.s. Durham, off Waikawau. 10.10 o'clock. ■ There.- are over 150 excursionists on board, a great number being ladies. The sea is quite calm and all seem to be enjoying themselves The Key. Chastagnon is on bonrd. The Hibernian Band is playing a Hoe selection of music. Captain Somerville is doing all in his power to make those on board comfortable, so there is every prospect of the trip being a very enjoyable one. 11.5 Just getting into the harbor.