LOOKING BACK.

Ashburton Guardian, Volume 55, Issue 168, 30 April 1935, Page 4

LOOKING BACK.

FIFTY YEARS SYNE. (From "Guardian," April 30, 1885.) Control of Domain.—At the meeting of the Ashburton Borough Council last evening, Cr. Harrison gave notice that at next meeting he would move: ' 'That whereas the Domain is a public recreation reserve situated within the Borough of Ashburton, which Borough is called upon to pay a portion of the expenses of keeping the said Domain in order, this Council is of opinion that the Borough of Ashburton should be represented upon the Domain Board by the Mayor and two councillors, who shall cease to be members of the said Board upon going out of office as councillors. That the present method adopted by the Government is unjust to the burgesses, in so far as that the burgesses have no control whatever over the life members as at. oresent appointed. That this Council in nominating two of its members to sit on the said Domain Board did so under the impression that it nominated .councillors and not life members. That this Council make the proper representation to the Government in the hope that this injustice to the burgesses be removed."

Ashburton Pacing' Club.—Unfortunately the clerk of the weather was in a mood reverse to calm yesterday, and the annual autumn meeting of the Ashburton Racing Club, which gave everv promise of being the most successful the club has yet held was considerably marred by extremely inclement weather. Messrs Hobbs and Goodwin worked a totalisator on the ground, and put through the large sum of £1357 during the day.

TWENTY-FIVE YEARS AGO. (From "Guardian," April .30, 1910.) Baptist Young Men's Club.—The Ashburton Baptist Young Men's Club commenced its third session on Tuesday evening, when the ReV. W. E. Lambert presided over a faii: attendance. The following officers were elected the Rev. W. E. Lambert; vice-presidents, Messrs S. B. Pitt and A. W. Hopkins; secretary, Mr L. Greenslade; treasurer. Mr H. S'arney; journal editor, Mr W. Bell; reporter, Mr A. N. Silcock; committee, Messrs B. J. Tucker, F. and W. Greenslade, and other officers. No-license Council.—There was an unusually' large attendance at trie annual meeting of the Ashburton Nolicense Council held last night in the Baring Square Schoolroom. The Rev. R. J. Liddell was in the chair, and among those present was the Rev. S. H. D. Ferryman. The election of officers resulted .-—President, Pastor Greenslade; secretary, Mr R, H.. Loy; assistant secretary, Mr. J. -Gray; treasurers, Messrs F. Z. BvFerrimari>n<( A. W. Hopkins. ' A" number of vicepresidents and a large committee ■ was also elected. • •" ■ :■ t*

Lamp in Arcade.—The two-light lamp recently. authorised by the Borouhg Council to be placed in the Aihj cade has now been erected, and is sure to be much appreciated by all who came and go after nightfall. Tennis Finals.—The finals in the tennis match for the racquets presented by Mrs Denshire for the best girl arid boy - tennis player attending the Ashburton High School were played off yesterday.. The girl's racquet was won by Doris, McClurg and the boy's by Rewi Jones.