Local and General.

Ashburton Guardian, Volume XXI, Issue 5612, 5 March 1902, Page 2

Local and General.

WIAIHER FOBEOASTI—O*pUIo BdwStt wires:—Strong north to west and southwest winds } glass (all. Donation—Mr John MeLaohlan, MB X, who gave a donation of £2 2s towards the entertainment of tbe Aihburton section of the Ninth Contingent), has, now that it is nob required for that purpose, transferred the amount to the War fund A Municipal Band—The Wairarapa Star of Mftroh Ist reports thab tha Munioipal Bind givei an open air ooaoers la tbe P*rk tomorrow. New Business-Mr William R Hyde, plumber, locksmith, gasfibter, and tinsmith, has commenced Sadness in Burnett) Btreat, and is prepared to give estimate! for all classes of plumber's and gaisfiiting work. Gun repairs a specialty Asbburtox Mountkd Rifles — Members of the Ashburton Mounted Rifles are reminded by a Company order wbioh appears in our advertising columns, that a camp of Instruction will be held »■ usual during the Easter holidays. Thb Fuivbe or Dohedih—Mr Arnold, MRS, apeakiofi on the growth of Dunedin, said thab even now land was so dear ia the city itself and the rents so high, that) people had to share homes, and In tec years time would probably hwe to share rooms. Boston Conobb t Cgmpant—Tha members of the Boston Concert Company, who will give one of their high clans concerts ia the Oddfellows' Hall on Thursday evening, were passengers by the -express today for Temuka. The box plan may be seen at the music shop of Mr Horace Gates

Special Display on Fbidat Night—Tho ladies ol Asbbartea will be pleased to hear that Mrs Aioorn is making a special ahow in latest novelties for the coming season and has leoured the services of a first class milliner, who continues to give the usual satisfaction to all comers,

Ashburton High Foiiool Sfobxs—Ab a meeting last night final arrangements were made for the annual High Sohool sporbs, whioh will be held ia the Domain on Thursday, March 13:h, at 2p m, Several events for old boys are advertised i» this lßsua.

A MimsTia's WoßK—The Re? W Morley, commercial secretary of tbe Conference, reported thab during the year he had patd three visits to Australia, had oonduoted 85 preaching services, attended 35 horns and foreign mission meetings, visited Nelson, Wanganui, Wellington, and Aaokiand, received and answered 4500 Setters. He now proposed, after nine yenra' service to teslgu.

Pkimitite Mxihgdists— The Aehburton delegates to the Primitive Methodist Confttrenoe held recently in Wellington will, In their addresses tomorrow night, (Thursday), give a detailed aooouab of bhe woik done at) the Conference. The Conference was of ao interesting oh»raotcr, henoe the soolal should be of a similar kind* The quarterly Board officials meet ia the af oernoon of nme day, and seeing thab a vote Is bo be taken on the question of Me hadiso Union, id is expected that about thirty cffioials will be present »b the meeting.

Golf Ci«bb TROFHY—The following will represent the Guards in the shooting match for the Golf Qlab's trophy to be fired oa Ligmhor Range tomorrow afternoon, A conveyance will leave the Somerset) Hotel at) 1 45 p tn :—Lieutenant Shearman, Bergeant Tucker, Corporal Clark, Corporal Bill, Linen Corporal Page, Lance Corporal Milliobsmp, Privates Gndseil, Ager, Churdir, Bugler Leitoh, Private Robinson, Sergeant) Percy. The following team will represenb the Aehburton Rifles;—Lieut. Clark, Sergt Hefford, Sergt) Willers, Corporals Biker and Lsitob, Private* Pobfcer, Soiitheram, Clayton, Hodgson, HUgrove, Parsons, MoEErea, Nioholl, and Turner. The Rifl* will fire in blue uniform, withoub belts and Bide arms.

St. Patki©i:'s Day Sports Association —A well attended meeting of the committee of the St. Patrick's Sports Association took place hsb evening. Six new members were elected, amongst them being the first lady member ever elected. Two new members were elected to tha committee, namely, Messrn T Hanoox and F Wilson, and Mr O McDonnell was elected a delegate to the Sports Association. Correspondence was received from the Treasurer of the Seddon testimonial fand.ar d the Association, heartily approving of the object;, donated the sum of 10a 6d to the fund. The Secretary reported that already entries for all events had started to come In, thus predicting record en tries for the day. Arrangements were made for special excursion rates and la+.e trains on tbe day of the sports. All the officials necessary for the day were then appointed, and everything was reported to be working smoothly. Given a fine day, the Ashburton public will have an opportunity of seeing a day's sporfca never yet equalled in 4shhnrto.n,

B.g;& Atalantas—The latest Atslanta oyclea are builb entirely of 1902 genuine 8.8 A parts, fitted wfth plated rims, Dunlop or Palmer tyres, and ar« without) a donbb the B&rongest), and most easy running 8.18.A machine obtainable in the colony, Messrs Oatee, Lowry & 00, are the aolo makers for New Zailandt

Budgb-Whjtwobth OyOLES.—Any Isdy or gentleman contemplating buying a machine should not fail to examine the latesb BudgeiWbitworth models. Easy terms can be arranged, and your old machine taken as part payment.—R. B, Johnston, Agent, Oity Cycle Works, Bur. netb Street.