LOOKING BACK.

Ashburton Guardian, Volume 56, Issue 72, 7 January 1936, Page 4

LOOKING BACK.

FIFTY YEARS SYNE. (From the "Guardian," Jan. 7, 1886). Fire at South Rakaia.—A serious fire broke out this afternoon at Mr Morrow's farm, near, the beach. The heat of the day was something oppressive, and a slight wind from the north and north-west was blowing. It is reported that Mr Morrow was burning tussock in a grass paddock, and the fire got ahead of him. It made very quickly to the farms of Messrs Wilson and Robb, the buildings having a very narrow escape. The fire is still burning in the direction of Kyle. Chertsey Saleyards Open.—The opening of the Chertsey saleyards took place on Monday last. There were about 5000 sheep and a number of cattle, pigs and horses entered, and prices quite on a par with sales elsewhere were realised. Mr W. Strachan, chairman of directors, expressed his pleasure at. seeing so many present. He spoke in terms of praise of the zeal with which Mr John Grigg, the member for the district, had worked in order to secure them the site occupied by the yards. Mr Ford said he was pleased to be present. He was not, however, assured of the success of the venture, as he thought there were too many small sales, about. Mr E. G. Staveley differed from Mr Ford, and had every confidence in the success of the venture. Mr D. Thomas said that it was his intention to be regularly present, and he would do his utmost to ensure the success of the affair.

TWENTY-FIVE YEARS AGO.

(From the "Guardian," Jan. 7, 1911).

Possibles of the Cinema.-—lt is easy to recognise the possibilities of the kinematograph as an aid to the keeping of naval ami military records for exact scientific records and for educational work. But in the field of amusement its scope is unlimited. In fact the animated picture has brought about a revolution in the entertainment world, but who shall dare say that the border-line of finality has been leached? The moving picture is a great teacher, and the witnessing of "counterfeit presentments" of life and scenes in foreign countries is the next best thing to a holiday spent in personal investigation. Wild Animals Arrive. —As is usual in the appearance of wild animals in a town, horses, unaccustomed to such sights, invariably take fright. This was the ease in Ashburton to-day, when quite a number of horses became fractious and endeavoured to bolt because of the arrival of Wirth's Circus. Fortunately, however, the drivers of frightened horses were able to keep them under control, and accidents were thus avoided. Road Race.—The fourth of a series of six bicycle road races, run under the auspices of Messrs Oates and Co., was held last evening. The result is as folloW:—F. Nicoll (2min) 1, E. Reeves (2min) 2, H. Bowkett (2min) 3. The fastest time was made by W. Brown Q-min) who covered the distance in 31min 17sec. The time of the scratch competitor, D. Lynch, was 31min 30sec.