LOOKING BACK.

Ashburton Guardian, Volume 56, Issue 101, 10 February 1936, Page 4

LOOKING BACK.

FIFTY YEARS SYNE. (From the “Guardian,” Feb. 10, 1880). Fire Brigade’s Last Meeting.—A meeting of the members of the late Volunteer Fire Brigade took plaeo last evening at the old Borough Council Chambers. There were present—Messrs J. A. Caygill (chairman), W. C. Walker, J. Keir,W. E. Dolman, Rattray, Permain, Refford, Sandoe, Needham, Davis and Young. As regards the disposal of the balance remaining it was proposed hv Mr Young, and seconded, that it be expended in a farewell banquet. Air Keir proposed an amendment, that the balance be handed to the Borough Council. He did not see what they could do at the banquet but talk of their grievances. He thought that they had been badly treated, and it would be heaping coals of fire on the heads of the Council to hand them the money. The original motion was carried. It was decided to invite as guests his Worship the Mayor, Air Harrison (late chairman of the Fire Brigade Committee) and the captain and lieutenant of the new brigade, and the Western Brigade. Borough Council Aleeting.—The ordinary fortnightly meeting of the Borough Council was held last evening. Air Lancaster’s request that the Council should reconsider its decision not to issiie any further licenses for tripe boiling, which had been left over from a previous meeting, was considered. After a long discussion it was resolved to adhere to the Council’s former decision. Ci*. Robertson asked if the poundkeeper had power to allow his horses to stray about the streets. The Alayov said the poundkeeper was in the same position as other persons.

TWENTY-FIVE YEARS AGO. (From the “Guardian,” Feb. 10, 1911). Invitation to Premier.—lt having been ascertained that there was a strong chance of inducing the Premier (Sir Joseph Ward) to visit Ashburton and deliver a political address in the Oddfellows’ Hall next week, a requisition inviting him to do so was hurriedly put in circulation this morning and sent to him this afternoon. The matter was cordially taken up, and 40 signatures were appended in a very short time. So far no official reply has been received, but it is practically certain that he will be able to come. Pictures in Oddfellows’ Hall.—The revival of the picture entertainment, provided by Alessrs Hayward Bros., after an absence of three weeks, drew a large attendance to the Oddfellows’ Hall last evening. One of the best pictures was a Selig film, entitled “The Devil, the Servant and the Alan,” showing the reformation of a young married man who had taken the first step along the downward path. The chief dramatic film was a story by the Vita-graph Company, entitled “The Call of the Blood,” which was one of the best Indian stories ever shown. Rifle Shooting.—The final match for the Challenge Cup- in connection with the Ashburton Volunteer Rifles was fired last night, and resulted in an easy win for Private A. Niall, who has wqn the cup for three years in succession, and consequently it now becomes his property.