LOOKING BACK.

Ashburton Guardian, Volume 56, Issue 130, 14 March 1936, Page 4

LOOKING BACK.

FIFTY YEARS SYNE. (From the “Guardian,” Mar. 14, 1886). Caledonian Society—The annual general meeting of the Caledonian Society was held in the office of Mr J. C. Duncan on Saturday. There was a small attendance of members, and the chair was occupied by Mr S. Saunders. The directors in their annual report said that the year just closed, had not been so financially successful as a few of its predecessors, caused uo doubt in a very great measure by the prolonged and severe depression, but also by want of interest and enthusiasm by members in the affairs of the society. Timvald School Prizes.—The annual treat and distribution of prizes in connection with the Tinwald School took place last' Friday. The childi'en assembled at the sehoolhouse at 1 o’clock and spent the afternoon in various games. After a concert in the evening the prizes were distributed. Addresses were delivered by the chairman (Mr F. S. Shearer), the Revs. Messrs A. Blake and Garbett, Messrs W. H. Smith and F. Lewis, the Master and Miss Bishop (the Mistress). A ball was afterwards held in the schoolroom. TWENTY-FIVE YEARS AGO. (From the “Guardian,” Mar. 14, 1911). School Gardens. —The headmaster’s report at last evening’s meeting of the Borough School Committee contained reference to the North Canterbury school gardens competition held recently in connection with the Christchurch, Horticultural Society’s flower show. The Borough School secured first prizes for vegetables in the pea and lettuce sections. Band of Hope Meeting.—The conduct of a number of boys at the United Band of Hope meeting last night was not altogether exemplary. The chief offenders were not mere boys, but several young fellows about 16 or 17 years of age. It is the practice with such lads to occupy one of the back seats, or the door in’ the portico, and to keep up an incessant chatter throughout the meeting. Attendance at Schools. —A rather startling piece of information was disclosed at the meeting of the Borough School committee last evening. A letter was read from the North Canterbury Education Board stating that the average attendance jn the schools in the district was the lowest in the Dominion, namely 86 per cent of the roll number. School Appointment.—Mr A. P. McRae is recommended for appointment as second assistant master at the Borough School, in place of Mr S. G. Macfarlane, who Iras resigned.