LOOKING BACK.

Ashburton Guardian, Volume 61, Issue 249, 2 August 1941, Page 4

LOOKING BACK.

FIFTY YEARS SYNE. (From the “Guardian,” Aug. 2, 1891). Bishop Julius—Bishop Julius conducted services in St. Stephen’s Church on Sunday, assisted by the Rev. E. A. Scott. In the afternoon he held a confirmation for men' only, and at all three services preached. ; Trotting Club—The first annual general meeting of the members of the Ashburton Trotting Club was held at the Central Hotel on Saturday evening. There was a large attendance. Mr J. G. Rested occupied the chair. About thirty new members were elected and several gentlemen proposed for membership. The following officers were then elected for the ensuing year: President, Mr D. McLean; vicepresidents, Messrs s>. Thomas and I. M. Thompson; committee, Messrs A. J. Kelly, J. C. Duncan, Dr. Tweed, D. Zander, H. J. Tasker, E. J. Kooks, J. G. Rested; stewards, Messrs A. J.. Kelly, J. C. Duncan, I. M. Thompson, I>. MeKendry, D. Thomas, F. McCaffei'ty, H. J. Tasker; judge, Mr M. Stitt; treasurer, Mr A. J. Kelly; clerk of the scales, Mr F. Tasker. Mr J. O. Duncan Was elected chairman. TWENTY-FIVE YEARS AGO. * _____ (From the “Guardian,” Aug. 2, 1916). “The Tide has Turned”—Mr Frederick Palmer, writing from the West front, describes Sir Douglas Haig as keeping up exercise and insisting on plenty of sleep. Consequently, he is as fresh l as when, the war broke out. Sir Douglas Haig, in an interview, said: “The tide has turned' and it is only a question of time when we shall have m decisive victory. Events have proved that, man for mail, the British soldier is superior. Captured officers admit that Germany is beaten.’.’ High School Board—The monthly meeting of the Ashburton High School Board was held at the High School today. Present : Messrs J. Tucker (chairman), W. T. Lill, CL Reid, P. Drummond, Ri. Galbraith and the Rev, G. Miller. The lieadmaster reported that the roll number new stood at 112, and 'included 68 boys and 44 girls.