LOOKING BACK.

Ashburton Guardian, Volume 60, Issue 246, 25 July 1940, Page 4

LOOKING BACK.

FIFTY YEARS SYNE (From the “Guardian,” July 25,1890), New Form of Government —The advisability of introducing some; of the features of the Swiss system of government is still being kept in view by Major Steward, and lie gives notice to move: —“That a committee be appointed to consider and report as to the possibility of devising a system of appointing an executive government such as may be free from the evils of the present system; to repea t in a fortnight. The said committee to consist of Messrs Saunders, Tanner, Hodgkinson, Samuel, Ycrral, O’Connor, Monk, Newman, Hon. Captain Russell, and the mover. Australian Cricketers—-London: The Australian cricketers will probably return in the steamer Oirmz on the conclusion of the match England v. Australia. Both Grace and Barrett were accorded a magnificent ovation. The latter batted throughout the second innings of the colonials. TWENTY-FIVE YEARS AGO (From the “Guardian,” July 26; l91o). Review of War —The “Observer”, im a review of the year’s war, answering pessimists, says: “Within six months w.e will have nearer 4,(JC0,00Q than 3,000,000 under arms or in training. Nothing can prevent Britain’s military force turning the balance against Germany’s 40 years’ preparation. It is impossible tojift the veil over thtvNavy, but we know that a considerable number of German; submarines will never return to port.. No outsiders cap tell how many have been sunk and captured, but the; Admiralty has no reason to be dissatisfied. The new-construction since the outbreak of war has probably been the most notable.in martime annals, thanks largely to Sir John Fisher’s inventive genius.” Red Cross Work—During thei last few days about 10 Ashburton County members of the Expeditionary Force have visited the Red Cross Committee’s rooms in the Ai*cade. The visitors have each been presented with tnv‘o pairs of socks, underwear, and Balaclava cap. The ladies of the committee would be very pleased to see other soldiers at the rooms.