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Ashburton Guardian, Volume XXIX, Issue 7822, 15 June 1909, Page 2

The first flying machine to be imported into New Zealand is now on its way hero. It is being imported by Mr Taifc, tho theatrical manager, and will be exhibited at various places throughout the dominion. In the House of Representatives on Monday, Mr Rhodes gave notice to ask the Minister of Railways 'whether he would have a flying survey of the Little River-Akaroa railway made, as promised by his predecessor in office. At the' latter end of last week a case of whisky was stolen from the Orari railway station, and the thief disposed of the liquor by retailing it to peoplo in and around the locality. The police have traced him as far as Arundel, and they hope to effect his arrest. The many friends of Mr John Gilmour in this county will regret to hoar of his death, which occurred at his residence, Greenstrect, yesterday. The deceased had been ailing for some considerable time past, arid his death was not altogether unexpected. -Mr'Gilmour was one of the earliest settlers in the Ashburton county, and was known throughout the dominion as a prominent breeder of Clydesdale horses. lie I leaves a wife and a grown-up family, I most of whom reside in the "county, Air , Gilmour had attained his seventy-first I year. Residents who are in the habit cf leaving their homes unattended during the evening would do well to see chat [ all the windows of their residences are made secure, as a house in the borougn was entered by one of its windows en Sunday evening. Luckily, however, there was no loose money in the house at tlje time, but- the manner in. which ■drawers had been ransacked showed i that the intruder had been looking for money or valuables. A . gold watch and other valuable trinkets that were in the house were overlooked by the burglar in his hurried search.» An occasional correspondent writes as follows: Mr Tout, manager at Longbeach, gave a social on Wednesday, 9th June, to employees, past and present, to commemorate his wedding. About sixty young men wero present, and Mr John Gluyas was in the chair. Messrs Gray, Bennett, Mason, Houlton, Kirkland and Parkes contributed songs, and Messrs Monson and Manchester recitations. Ample refreshments were provided for tho guests. The monthly meeting of tho United Band of Hope was largely attended at the Oddfellows' Hall on Monday evening, with the Roy. W. E. Lambert in the chair. After the chairman's remarks, a capital programme was carried out, in which the following took nart: Recitations, E. Sago, U. Webber, . Garnor, Kittie Stephens, Olive Phaup, Charlie Burgess, Annie Hunt, Clementina McKernan and Russel Lavery ; songs, Mr E. Oaighead, Miss Terris, Nellie Crammond, Alma Compton and M. Terris; reading, E Bastion ; musical items, Miss Nellie Beech, Jessie Phaup, Willie Willers, Mr Vincent and company; address, Mr Brown. Good order prevailed throughout the meeting; the children were quite captivated by Mr Brown's address, and the programme generally came in for much approval. Motor Car Owners.—Try R. D. Johnston for repairs, tyros, etc. Motorine Cylinder Oil, '4s 6d gallon.; Dunlop and'Michelin Tyres 10 per cent lower than any other trader in Ashburton ; all sizes in stock, fitted free j of charge, while you wait. Agent for " Talbot " ' Cars and "Triumph Motor Cycles. Inspection Invited; 6