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Ellesmere Guardian, Volume XXIV, Issue 425, 12 March 1921, Page 3

A paddock of wheat on, Messrs Hampton Bros' farm, Leeston, yielded over 79 bushels to the acre A bowling match will be played at Leeston this afternon between the New Brighton and Leeston Clubs; WEDDING PRESENTS -Pictures from 3s 6d to £3 5s at Oliver's. . 45 There "will be no stock sale at Leeston until April 8, as the .last Friday in this month will be Good Friday. .-■■■- ' Mr T.. 11. Overton, of Lakeside, has been appointed a ranger under the Animals Protection Act, for the .North Canterbury Acclimatisation district, and an officer under part 2 Of tlie Fisheries Act. Soap in Christchurch is dear to buy; Because-premises are dear and rates are high; Our clerk in Leeston keeps these right down; And the fullest advantage you get with Brown. ' " 4 The works committee of the Springs-Ellesmere Electric Power Board met in Christchurch on Wednesday and accepted tenders Cor the supply of a large quantity of materials. Early deliveries of certain materials are expected. The rhyming competition for a £0 note is causing quite a lot of local interest. Already many have been sent in. .An independent judge has been appointed, no entrance fee is payable and competitors are not limited to one effort. Interest in the basket-making class at Leeston is still strong, only one out of the 24 ladies being absent last day. Already one~ enthusiastic lady has made two really fine baskets. A second class will start next Tuesday at Sedgemere. Miss Cryer is taking great interest in the work, which interest is reflected in the pupils. Messrs R. Patterson and W. J. McEvedy presided over a sitting of. the court at Southbridge yesterday. A first offender for drunkenness was convicted and ordered to pay costs. A debt case, Mone> and Sutton v. Lackner, was struck out, there being no appear auce of either party. A judgmem summons case, Pegley v. Everest was adjourned for hearing by th< magistrate on Apri 22. Competition brings more busi ness to Leeston; at least one 0 our local retailers will soon b obliged to extend his business pre Hiises. s 6