LOCAL AND GENERAL.

Ashburton Guardian, Volume XXIX, Issue 7820, 12 June 1909, Page 2

LOCAL AND GENERAL.

The gate receipts at the Winter Show yesterday amounted to £37 9s 6d (a record), as against £33 6s 6d on the first day of last year's exhibition. At a meeting of the unemployed last night m Christcluirch, it was resolved —"That this meeting, recognising the value of co-operation m such a big problem as this, instruct its secretary to communicate with all the trades unions, the Trades and Labour Council, the Socialist party, and any other body likely to bo interested m this matter, asking them to appoint three delegates each to add to this committee' and to make it thoroughly representative m character." It was decided to ask the Trades and Labour Council and the Executive of the Farmers' Union to receive a deputation from the committee. Mr E. Howard was elected to act as spokesman, the whole body of the unemployed to form the deputation. Mr J. C. N. Grigg has decided to stand for the seat on the Ashburton County Council, to be rendered vacant by the resignation of Mr John Studholme. . . . ' While engaged blasting logs at Peel Forest a man named Frank Bull met with what might have proved a fatal accident. It appears, that the powder exploded prematurely and Bull was j badly struck on the face and hands by the explosion. His injuries were such that he was admitted to the County Hospital to-day.

The severest frost of the season at Fairlie .was experienced on Monday night, when 14 degrees were registered. In the Divorce Court at Blenheim this morning, a decree nisi was granted to Isabella Wariy. Gregg, against William Gregg, on the j grounds of persistent cruelty and habitual drunkenness, says a Press Association message. John Clino, a. roadman, and Alice Maude Shepherd, a domestic servant, were charged to-day at the Magistrate s Court, with the murder of the infant, whose body was found m the sewer a fortnight ago. Bail was refused, and the prisoners were remanded, says a Press Association telegram from Woodville. A Watch that gives its owner entire satisfaction —L. S. McClurg's famous Nickel Lever,.full jewelled, keyless, dust-proof case. The ideal watch for rough wear. Guaranteed, for two years, 30s. 6 00 ' Cheap Motor Cycles.—G. H. Carson's stock-taking snle commences on Friday. .June 11th. There are, among I other bargains, several good motor cycles at prices to suit all buyers. One or two of these are, Triumph, 2 h-p., i £10; Clement-Garrard, 2 h-p., £10; Minerva, 2 h-p., £20; Minerva, 23 h-p., £27 10s; Bichrone, 2 h-p., £27 10s; F.N. 4-cyl., 4* h-p., £57 10s (cost £75). See the new N.5.U.,3 h-p. latest model, £65. We have also an old style Benz Oar, £25, with really good engine, 5 h-p., water cooled; suitable for portable for driving shearing machines, etc. Come m early and see these bargains.—Carson's Garage, Tancred Street. 6 116 I've hunted tigers m Bengal, \nd lions at-Zambesi's fall, The elephant and hippo, too, The rhino and tho kangaroo; But though I am a hunter bold, I must confess I funk a cold, So when I'm hunting, I make sure Against such risks by Woods' Peppermint Cut».

Both Houses of Parliament sat today, but the business was confined to discussion, ~ • At the Supreme Court, Auckland, Alfred Charles Norris, formerly postmaster at Whakatane, was sentenced to-dtiy to one year's hard labour for the misappropriation of £325. James Simpkins, a postal messenger, charged with the theft of £58 7s 6d, was »d* mitted to probation for two years. A Wellington 1 j>r'«ss* Association telegram says that the Waksftui, arrived there from London this morning, with 45 nominated and assisted passengers. Of these 18 were assisted by the High Commissioner. The total capital brought out is £1790. The dollection of birds and .Animals presented by -ilia Duke of Bedford to the Wellington ZOo hlifl iifrjved by tho Wakanui, m excellent condition*

On Sunday last (writes a contributor) another of the diminishing band of pioneers passed away at his residence, Staveley, m the person of Mr T. E. Mcßae, who has been identified With the district for over forty years, Arriving m the colony m 1863, he took a position as shepherd at Mount Hiitt at the time when such things as roads, bridges and railways were dreams of the future. Subsequently he becanie manager, of the Winterslow. run'for the lato Mr J. R. C. C. Urahariie'i .and successfully carried out his dutieS fdf a number of years. He then settled at Spriri&burn, and m connection with the farm carried on business as a butcher and baker, until quite recently. His-'tn-terest m local affairs was shown by the long terms he served as a-member or the Road Board and as chairman ot the School Committee; and he .was a staunch supporter of the Good, lemplar Lodge. The deceased gentleman bore the highest character for integrity and honesty of purpose, and was one whose word was his bond. He was rrreatly respected by all who came m contact with him, and his good; nature often interfered with his pecuniary interests. Many and interesting were his reminiscences of the cany days, and one was never tired of listening to his "yaniEj" told m his own characteristic style.