LOOKING BACK.

Ashburton Guardian, Volume 54, Issue 193, 29 May 1934, Page 4

LOOKING BACK.

FIFTY YEARS SYNE. (From the "Guardian,"' May 29, 1884). Ashburton Racing Club.—At a committee meeting of the Ashburton Racing Club held at Quill's Hotel on Friday evening, it was decided to accept an offer of a training track from Mr T. Quill. The question of repairs and additions to the club's buildings was discussed and it was decided to leave) the matter to be dealt with by the new committee. Oamaiu Athletic Sports.—At tho Oamaru Athletic Sports on Saturday, J. McFarlane, of Ashburton, won the 440 yards handicap. He also won the mile handicap, beating Fosse by a yard. Kenny did not compete. A Sign, of the Timeis.—The police are at their, wits', end for something to do. They have not been able to.'•run' in" a "drunk" during the past fewdays. An Aspirant for Parliament.—The address delivered by Mr S. C Jolly at the Town Hall: on Saturday night agreeably surprised the large audience that assembled to hear him. Many were drawn, by feelings of curiosity and others for amusement, but throughout the proceedings Mr Jolly compelled those present to listen to his remarks by the very creditable way he gave utterance to them. Although contain? ing much that was considerably farfetched, he spoke good, sound logic at times and was frequently applauded. His manipulation of figures astonished everyone.

TWENTY-FIVE YEARS AGO. $

(From the "Guardian," May 29,.1909). Unique Lily.—Mrs George Lea, of Alford Forest Road, brought to this office yesterday a magnificently large flower of the, lily tribe, that is rare if not unique in this County. Mrs Lea, who is not in possession of the name of the plant, had it sent to her many years ago by a friend in the North Island and since then it "has > grown to a height of oyer six feet in a conservatory, but this is the first year that it has bloomed. The flower is trumpetshaped, is of the most exquisite purity in its whiteness, and gives out a pleasant perfume; in fact it is indescribably beautiful.. The plant has produced five blooms of equal perfection and whatever may be its name, it is an. exceptionally fine and beautiful specimen of horticulture. . Butchers' Annual Ball.-—The butchers of Fairfield and Ashburton held their annual ball, in the Orange Hall last evening. The interior of the building was "exceptionally well decorated with flags and evergreens by Mr A. C. Elliott, and accommodation had ) been arranged for non-dancers on the stage. About 60 couples took' part in the dancing, for which music .was supplied by Terns' Band. Messrs J. Hannigan, and R. Rooke acted as Masters of the Ceremonies. An excellent supper was: provided by Mr and Mrs Elliott.. •