LOOKING BACK

Ashburton Guardian, Volume 71, Issue 37, 23 November 1950, Page 4

LOOKING BACK

FIFTY YEARS SYNE (From the “Guardian,” Nov. 23, 1900). Cricket—A match, Ashburton Imperials v. Banks and Clerks, was commenced on Saturday. Tlie game now stands at Imperials four wickets for 138, declared; and Clerks six

wickets for 108, Messrs P. H. Cox and Bone batting. Players are also requested to attend evening practices in view of the match with Timaru, and Sydenham and Addington combined. Both matches will be played, at Ashburton.—Land Sales: Messrs H. Matsoin and Co. report having sold 500 acres of the Glenmark Estate to Mr J, Moorhead, of Ashburton, and 370 acres to Mr J. Jones, also of Ashburton. The two sections were in the Omihi Valley, and there are only eight agricultural farms left.

TWENTY-FIVE YEARS AGO (It'rom the “Guardian,” Nov. 23, 1925). Flemington School —A successful concert in aid of the school prize funds was held in the Flemington School last evening. An enjoyable programme was given by Mrs H. J. Chapman’s concert party, in addition fo items by eight of the school children. The concert closed with the singing of the National Anthem, after which the chairman of the school committee (Mr W. E. Bond) proposed a vote of thanks to the performers. This was seconded by Mr J. Campbell and carried by acclamation. —Technical Social: There were between 30 and 40 couples, present at the social in the Technical School Assembly Hall last evening. Mi's A. Mitchell’s orchestra supplied the music.