Local and General.

Ashburton Guardian, Volume XXI, Issue 5613, 6 March 1902, Page 2

Local and General.

Licbks kg Commutes. —There was no buaine«s before the Licensing ComtniGtee today,

Personal—Mr W 8 Mitchell, formerly of Aahburbon, has purchased the Crown Hotel, Amberley, for £3100.

Dbuidism—-The delegates appointed by the star of Ashburton Lodge, U.A.0.D., hfc by express last night to abbend the sittings of the Grand Lodge in Ohriatohurch

Winslow- Spobts Qlvb— A meeting of the members of the Winslow Sports and Racing Club will be held ab the Window Hutel on Saturday evening at 8 pjn, when a good attendance is requested,

TijbPbioh op fe'LOiris—The l^ew Flour Millers' Association announce another rise !u the price of £hur, which now stands ai S3 10s a ton. Bran is quoted at £3 15s, and poilard at £!4 §3 & ton,

Trinity College Examinations— Trinity College, London, has reappolnted Messrs Mtebowski and Edwards examiners for Australasia,

Habvksx Thakksqivino Skrvioi—The service at 8b Stephen's Church on Sunday next will be a thanksgiving one for bhe harvests, which, notwithstanding the gloomy prospect & few months ago, has turned out so amah better thas was expected. Certainly the people have every reason to be thankful for the seasonable rain that s&vad so many from serious oonsequenoes.

Accident—A painful aooideob occurred to Mr Bubterick, junr., cf Waksnul, on Sues' day afternoon. His hand waa oaughb in a K^rse antting machine, and very, badly lacerated, one pf the fingers being cut. off. Mr Bnbberiak o&ine into Ashburton ab once, but not being able to find a doobor ab home, proceeded to the Hospital, where his in? juries were attended to pending bhe arrival of Dr Bolger, who wai sent for, Afr Bufcbetick shortly afterwards returned to hia home

Small Birds' NoiSANGB-^Ab the Levels Ooupty Council* meeting in Timaru yesterday, »ne of the Pleasant Point representatives said, when discussing the email birds' nuisance, bhac the birds had taken fully five bushels per acre of hia oats this year, It was stated by the Chairman, that einoe November Ist the Cstfndl had epsnfc £333 13a in the destruction of small birds, Last year the Council spent £709 in this way, Wmra's Elephant—Amongst the animal? In Wirbh'a circus troupe is an unusually sagacious elephant which gave an exhibition on its own ab Lumsden in Southland the other day. Io waa balog uued, says a Southern exchange, to drag bhe tiger's cage tp the ground where the performance was bo bake plac£, »nd going down an lnoiine the cage wenb boo list, and pressed against the elephants biudfguartejra. The' 'grjeab beasb looked round, and baking in bhe slbuatjobp turned round and placing its fo«ad against the cage eased It gently dowa< This per* fortnauce drew loud applause from the onlookers

South OAMKEBtraT Rifm Association— We are requested to remind intending competitprs at.the shooting meeting at Timaru on 13 h and JL4ih Afaroh, that the meeting begins ab Ham. No'handicaps will be given to thosa using the Martin-Henry R fle t and free railway passes bobh ways will be granted co competitors. The 'f'ifflaru dtpl ahad will be a?ailab|ie for aooompiodation, where mattress oovere will be provide*! free, and fstraw at sixpence per man, bat blankets wj.ll have to bp provided by the compttitore, The entry fee is la pich man for every matoh, The programme of the meeting cap be seen at the office pf Captain Nlooll 9! the Guards.

Tba Competition—Fletofaer Bros next Tea Competition closes oc August) Slab. First Friz-", either Handsome Olook Rod Bronz? or Hand Painted Dinner Set ; also 10 other Prizes to be giveo away, to the lapgecfc ponsnmers of their well known brands of tea"

B.8:A Atalantas—The latent) Atalanta oyolee »re built entirely o! 1902 genuine 8.8.A parts, ,6tted with plated rims, Dunlop or Palmer tyres, and ar« withoafe » doubt tbe strongest and moib easy reaping Big-A machine obtainable Id She oftlony ? Meaers Gates, towry feOo, are the (pole niafceri fop New ii9(kiap«!

Wiather FoBBOASTi — Captain Edwin wires s—Strong north to east and southeast winds, after 29 hour* from cow (12.55 p.m); glass'fall.

Ashbubton Swimming Oarnivag—The entries for the Athburton Swimming Club's Carnival to be held oa 13 th March, close with the Secretary, Mr G T Robinson, on Friday evening next.

Cleabimj Sale—The isle of furnftute eto, which was to have been held today by Mr D Thomas, on account of Mr H S Drammond, has been postponed until Saturday next, Bth inst, on account of the wet weather. The sale will take place in the Arcade.

District Elector's List—-The district elector's list for the Borough of Ashborton is now open for inspection at the Town Clerk's office until Maroh 12th. Objections thereto and claims for enrolment must be sent in by Maroh 17bb.

Golf Club Trophy—The shooting match for the Golf Olub trophy has been postponed on account of the Inclement afcate of the weather.

Tnfe Boston Concert Company —We remind our readers that the Boston Concert Company will app?»P this evening tit the Oddfellows' Hall. Every person who admices high class music should take advantage of the opportunity offered to hear these talented vooalists. We notice that one of our exchangee comments very favor* ably upon this Company, Mis? Lilian Walther's beautiful voice and fine stage presence being specially referred to.

A Guardsman's Abvbntubii—One of the smartest Privates in the Ashburton Guards, oo his way to parade on Monday evening, was on the railway station when the express went through. Presently s gentleman aooosted him asking him some questions as to hia corps, the names c! his officers &o, to all of whioh he replied pleasantly, wondering why this polite stranger took so muoh interest) in our local voiunteerri He was enlightened when the latter wished him good evening, remarking In a casual sort of way • I shall probably see you again by and bye; I am General Bablngtoui The Guardsman was luckily equal to the occasion and promptly sauted the Commander of the New Zealand forces, who strolled off to Join Lord Eaofuriy