LOOKING BACK.

Ashburton Guardian, Volume 61, Issue 17, 31 October 1940, Page 4

LOOKING BACK.

FIFTY YEARS SYNE. (From the “Guardian,” Oct; 31, 1890). Ashburton Show.—This thirteenth annual show of stock, produce, farm implements, and manufactures, under the auspices of the Ashburton Agricultural and Pastoral Association, was held on thet show grounds to-day. The nveather on this occasion was not all that could be desired, and was In marked contrast to the- favourable circumstances under which previous, expositions have been held. The light north-west wind which was blowing all day on Thursday, veered round to the south-east during the night, ami brought up with it several light showers of rain in the early hours, of the morning. Toward 8 a.m. it- became apparent, owing to the increased wind that the day would not be fine, and shortly afterwards these fears were confirmed by a steady downpour of fine rain, which, however, must it might disappoint holiday-makers would gladden the hearts of the farmers.

TWENTY-FIVE YEARS ACO.

(From the “Guardian,” Oct. 31, 1915)

Back from the War. —'The men who arrived at Dunedin' by the Willochra on Saturday, and were to> be distributed between Dunedin and Christchurch left Dunedin by special train at 2.30 p.m. yesterday. Tme Hon. James Allen and the Hpn. G. W. Russell accompanied them, and the train reached Ashburton at 9.25 p.m., or about half an hour later than schedule time. From 1500 to 2000 people must have been present when the train steamed in, and a large proportion had awaited its arrival from 8 o’clock. The names of the men who had alighted at Ashburton are as follows, the period of their leave being given in parenthesis: Private F. J. Gage, Ashburton. (60 days); Bugler D : . H. Moore, Ashburton (two months); Oorpc|ral D. W. Smith (two months); Trooper F. Boucher, Springburn'' (two months) ; Trooper A. N. Campbell, Springburn (two months) • Trooper A. Whiting, Mayfield (28 days); Private C. Doak. Mount Somers (two months). Of these men, the only one unable to walk was Corporal Smith.