LOOKING BACK.

Ashburton Guardian, Volume 55, Issue 35, 21 November 1934, Page 4

LOOKING BACK.

FIFTY YEARS SYNE. (From the "Guardian,'* Noy. 21, 1884). Primitive Methodist Church.—The anniversary tea meeting in connection with the Primitive Methodist Church was held in the church last evening, when a large number of persons sat down to an excellent tea. The tables were presided oyer by Mesdames NSxon, Steel, Tucker, and James. After the wants of the inner man had been appeased, an adjournment was made to the Orange Hall where a number of addresses suitable to the occasion were delivered by the Revs. Beattie and Nixon, Messrs Greyburn, Hercock, Rudd and Captain Baxendale. The choir, under the leadership of Mr Bevan, contributed several items during the evening in an excellent manner. Special mention must also be made of the singing of Miss Nixon of "Remember Now Thy Creator." Mr Scott occupied the chair at the meeting. Early Fruit. —Ne notice that Mr Davis, fruiterer, of l East Street, has on sale the first cherries and strawberries of the season. They were grown at Trevorton. Caledonian Society.—At a meeting of the directors of the Caledonian Society held on Saturday evening (Mr D. Thomas in the chair), it was decided to hold the sports meeting as usual on Boxing Day and last year's programme, with a few , unimportant alterations, was adopted. A petition was read from a number of quoit players asking the society to fix, a maximum weight per quoit, suggesting 4lbs as the most suitable . The suggestion of the petitioners was adopted.. TWENTY-FIVE YEARS AGO. (From the "Guardian," Nov. 21, 1909). Fishing at Rangitata.—Many anglers have visited the Rangitata. River within the last day or two and have met with varying success. Mr T. Black seemed 17 fish ranging in weight up to 91bs. All the fish caught were in good condition. Vicar's Appointment. The Rev, Herbert York, who is at present vicar of Methven, has been appointed to and has accepted the charge of the Riccarton parish which was rendered vacant by the death of the Rev. O. S. Bowden. Mr and Mrs York while at Methven have laboured with singular •> insight, sympathy and industry in the interests of the parish. Borough Council's Horse.—A valuable horse belonging to the Borough Council died the other day, which represents a loss to the ratepayers ot about £SO. The chairman of the Works Committee (Cr. P. Stewart) has bought an additional two horses on account of the Council. ■ Improvement in Building.—Although building contractors operating in the County are not working at very high pressure, it is satisfactory to note that the building trade has shown, considerable improvement of late, though it is also a fact that there are some empty houses and shops in the town.