LOOKING BACK.

Ashburton Guardian, Volume 56, Issue 98, 6 February 1936, Page 4

LOOKING BACK.

FIFTY YEARS SYNE. (From the “Guardian,” Feb. 6, 1886). The Humble Bee—Mr G. T. Smith, gardener, informs, us that he saw a Humble bee feeding among his flowers on Thursday morning last. Mr L. C. Bambler, of Alford Forest, also reports the advent of„this insect upon his farm. As similar reports come from all parts of Canterbury, it is evident that this useful insect lias not only been success-* fully acclimatised, but must have multiplied greatly. This is very satisfactory, as the value of #scse bees in the fertilisation of red clover appears to admit no doubt. Farewell to Schoolmistress—A testimonial and address was presented, to Mrs Wake on the occasion of her resigning her position as headmistress of the Timvald School. It was signed by F. Shearer (chairman), J. W. Smith (secretary), Joseph dark, James'Heseltine, F. Schneider-, James Holland and W. H. Smith (committeemen). Hospital Board Meeting—A meeting of the Ashburton Hospital Board was held at the County Council Chambers yesterday afternoon. Present: Messrs »

W. C. Walker (chairman), A. Harrison, D. McLean and J. Jackson. It was resolved that a bonus of £lO 10s be paid to the master and matron for the very satisfactory way in which they had fulfilled their duties.

TWENTY-FIVE YEARS AGO. (From the “Guardian,” Feb. 6, i 911). Open-Air Mission Service —The openair service in connection with the Dr. Kenny evangelical mission was held at the Somerset corner on Sunday evening. A fairly large numer of people assembled, and addresses were delivered by Messrs J. T. M. Priest and W. J. Brown. A large number of mission hymns were also sung. , Abattior Returns —The analysis of returns of stock slaughtered for human consumption at the Ashburton Abattoirs for the month of January have been supplied by Mr F. C. Robertson, M.R.0.V.5., Inspector as follow: — Twenty-two cattle were slaughtered, all of which were passed; 71 bullocks and heifers, out of which one was condemned as being affected with tuberculosis. Of 51 pigs killbd, cue was partially condemned. The number of sheep killed was 1068, three of which were wholly condemned; while 122 lambs three were condemned, but were subsequntly passed for canning purposes. Only two calves were slaughtered and these were passed. Settlers at Hinds—The seven settlers who secured selections of the land on the banks of the Hinds river, formerly owned by Mr Thomas Dowling have enjoyed" a- very favourable season. Oat crops promise to yield up to 50 bushels an acre, and there has been an abundant supply of feed. The rape crops have been particularly fine. One of the selectors has erected a dwelling house, and three others are in the course of erection.