LOOKING BACK.

Ashburton Guardian, Volume 57, Issue 126, 10 March 1937, Page 4

LOOKING BACK.

FIFTY YEARS SYNE. (From the “Guardian,” Mar. 10, 1887). Volunteers Inspected..—At the Government inspection parade held last night 45 of the Rifles under Captain Dolman and 31 of the Guards under Lieutenant Brooks put in an appearance. Major Douglas acted as inspecting officer. The weather did not permit of outdoor manoeuvres, so the time was usefully occupied in position drill, sword bayonet, manual and filing exercises and other work suited to the capacity of the drillshed. Before dismissing the men, Major Douglas expressed the hope that there would be a good, muster of men of both corps on Thursday night when Sergeant-Major T. Hayes would he in attendance for the purpose of smartening them up for camp.

Rifleman’s Success. —We are pleased to observe that Private Alex. McDonald, of the Ashburton Rifles, has secured a prize of £2 in the Otago match at the New Zealand Rifle Association’s meeting at Hillsborough, with a score of 71 points.

Leave , From Council.—At the meeting of the Ashburton Borough Council, Councillor Roberts was ultimately induced to apply for three months’ leave of absence in consequence of his leaving shortly lor the North Island for a prolonged term.

TWENTY-FIVE YEARS AGO. (From the “Guardian,” Mar. 10, 1912). Hockey Meeting.—At the annual meeting'of the New Zealand Farmers’ Co-operative Association’s Hockey Club there was a good attendance and Mr W. G. Roberts presided. Officers elected were: —Patron, Mr E. W. Relph; president, Mr W. G. Roberts; vice-presidents, Messrs O. J. Harper, F. S. Chapman, John Lambie, H. A. Humphreys, F. P. Cookson, A. Cambridge,. W. Smith, H. L. Barker and R. Marsden; captain, Mr E. Sage; vice-captain, Mr S. Beauvais. The game of hockey made rapid strides in Ashburton last season, as in all parts of the Dominion, and local clubs had a very successful season. Already players are getting into harness for the 1912 season, and local exponents of the game are looking forward to a_ most successful time this year. Hockey is fast increasing in popularity in this district, and "it is said that a number of footballers intend taking it on during the coming winter, in preference to what is known as the king of winter pastimes. Deer Stalking. —The final ballot for the allocation of deer stalking licenses in the Rakaia district has taken place, and ten licenses have been granted for the season, which opens next month. His Excellency the Governor-General will spend some time in the Rakaia district deer stalking.