ASHBURTON.

Press, Volume LIX, Issue 17880, 28 September 1923, Page 6

ASHBURTON.

PERSONAL.

Mr J. J. "Wilson, o£ the staff of the "N.Z. Tablet," was present in Ashburton on the occasion of the silver jubilee of the Ashburton Catholic Club. Mr T. M. Brophy, of the local Post and Telegraph staff, has been granted three weeks' leave of absence. At the meeting of the Ashburton County School Committees' Association a vote of .sympathy was passed to Mr Evans in his recent bereavement. Colonel and Mrs John Studholme. who are at present in England, are returning to New Zealand by the Arawa, leaving England next month. The Eev. J. T. Paddison, of Mount Somers, is making a good recovery from his recent illness. Mr J. Holmes, postmaster at Ashburton, has been transferred to Whangarei. The date .of the transfer has not yet been decided. Mr J. Mulvev has been appointed to succeed Mr J. Holmes at Ashburton.

General News. There is a big charge shcet_ for today's sitting of the Magistrate's Court. Thomas Jamison will appear to answer a charge of murder, but it js not expected that the case will take long to dispose of. On Wednesday afternoon the Allenton School football team, winners of the senior schools' competition, were entertained at the Arcadia tea rooms bv Mrs Burrows. Master K. Nicoll, on behalf of the boys, thanked Mrs Burrows for her kindness, and assured her of their appreciation of her interest in their games. Master C. Welch then made a presentation to Mr E. Partridge, the team's coach, and expressed the thanks of the boys for the amount of time lie had devoted *o their training. Mr Partridge briefly responded, and a pleasant function was brought to a close with hearty cheers for the hostess. The annual show of the Ashburton A. and P. Association will be held on October 31st and November Ist. A meeting of ladies interested in the formation of a home nursing class will be held in the ambulance room to-mor-row evening. On Sunday evening the First Canterbury Mounted Rifles Band will give another of their popular sacred concerts.

WUlowby Items. The Willowby Tennis Club' commenced the season last week. The weather was not very promising in the morning, but about noon the sun came out, and the afternoon was all- that could be desired. There was a good number of members and visitors present, and a very enjoyable time was spent by all. An inter-club match was played, Captain v. Vice-Captain, the latter team winning by 36 games to 31. During the interval for afternoon tea, Mr W. T. Lill, one of the Vice-presidents of the club, in a happy speech, declared the courts open for the season, and wished the club every success. The last few days have been busy; ones at the Methodist Church, Willowby. On- Sunday mohiing, the. 16th inst., a visit was paid by the Rev. J. Sinclair, the conference foreign missionary secretary, who gave a fine address on the work in the Solomon Islands. On the following Thursday the schoolroom was-nearly full, when the Rev. Sinclair gave a splendid lantern lecture on the work in the Islands. On his appointment as missionary secretary he was sent by the conference to visit the Solomons. The pictures shown were taken on the trip. There is no doubt, that the visit has awakened fresh interest in the foreign missions of .the Church. Sunday, the 23rd inst., was the 41st anniversary of the Willowby Methodist Church. The special preacher for the day was the Rev. T. Odell, of Timaru. There were splendid congregations at both of the services, and the speaker preached two powerful sermons that will long be remembered by , those who were privileged to be present. The choir rendered good service at both services.' On Tuesday, the 25th inst., the annual tea and meeting were held. There was the largest gathering present that has been known for some years. The Ladies' Sewing Guild had a stall for the sale of useful and ornamental goods, and good business was done, Mesdames A. S. Hayman and" E. J. Chapman being in charge of same. There was also a bran tub for the children, with Mrs Roseveare in charge. The church was well filled for the meeting which followed. The Eev. E. J. Lid* dell presided, and welcomed those present. Mr Hayman, trust treasurer, gave a financial report, which showed a small credit balance. The speakers were the Revs. Marshall (Tinw'ald) and McCully (Hinds), and both speakers were attentively listened to, and gave . addresses suitable to the occasion. During the evening the choir contributed several anthems, under the baton of Mr S. Hayman. Mr W. T. Lill moved a comprehensive vote of thanks to all yrho had helped in the success of the anniversary.

Hampstead School Committee. The monthly meeting of the Ashburton East (Hampstead) School was held on Wednesday, Mr K. H. Loy presiding over a good attendance. The headmaster reported the roll number to be increasing. The inspectors had been at the school on September 13th and 14th. The chairman reported having applied to the Board for some extra desks for the infant classes owing to the increased attendance. He had reported the start of the girls' conveniences to the Board Inspector. It was resolved that if the conveniences are not remedied immediately ,the district Health Officer's attention will be called to it. Messrs Loy and Robinson were appointed a visiting committee for the month.

Tinwald Domain Board, At a special moeting of the Tinwald Domain Board, Mr J Heseltine presided. The Tennis Club wrote regarding new courts. It was decided to discuss the letter at the monthly meeting. Tenders were opened for the construction of concrete wails round the Domain baths, and that of Crumb Bros, was accepted.

School Committee's Association. a a ™ ee ti n g of the committee of the Ashburton County School committees' Association, Mr J Watson presided over a good attendance of delegates. In connexion with the Association s efforts to have the Ashburton County constituted a separate ward so' aa to have direct representation on the Education Board, a letter, was received from the Director of Education to the effect that special legislation was required to do this. The matter will be again brought up early next year I L ett «s were also received "from several of the County School Committees agreeing to affiliate with the Association. The secretary reported that quite a number of Committees had affiliated and paid their subscriptions. Rules for the Association were dis cussed, and will be formally adopted at the next general meeting. i The Secretary was instructed to I make enquiries re affiliation with th* I Federated School Committees' As™ ' eiation. oao " The next general meeting of th P A. Bocxation was fixed for Tuesday, Octo-"

i Catholic Club. On "Wednesday evening one of the most successful held in Ashburton was that to mark the silver jubilee of the Ashburton Catholic Literary and Debating Society, -which was held in the Masonic Hall". There was a very large attendance of members and visitors. Apologies •were, received from a number of kindred societies which could not be represented. Visitors were present from the Rangiora and Lyttelton Celtic Clubs. Mr J. J. Wilson, of the Xew Zealand "Tablet" was also present. Numerous letters of congratulation were received. After a sumptuous repast had been disposed of the following toast list was carried out: —"The Pope and The King," '•'The Catholic Literary and Debating Society," "The Hierarchy and Clergy," "The Past Presidents," "Kindred Societies," "The Ladies," "The Press," and "The Chairman." In proposing the toast of the Catholic Club, Mr J. J. Wilson said the club should be congratulated on its sound position. He wished it continued success. Messrs L. T. J. Ryan and F. Lennon responded. Mr P. K. Cooper, who responded to the toast of past presidents, said that he was in the 40th year of club life. The .credit of success was due to the pioneers and many of the greatest orators of recent times had been members of literary and debating societies. Other past presidents also expressed their pleasure at the way the club had gone ahead and congratulated the present officers on the success of the jubilee. During the evening proceedings were enlivened by songs from Messrs Val Cullen, M. J. Burgess, B. T. Crowe, G. Hutchison, and E. C. O'Malley. Messrs T. M. Brophy and L. T. J. Ryan contributed elecutionary - items. Miss M. O'Malley was a very efficient accompanißtc. Proceedings were brought to a close- shortly after midnight with the singing of "God Save Ireland," and "Auld Lang Syne."

Mail Notices. Mails close to-day for northern porta at •2.45 p.m.; late fee letters 3.10 pjn.; guard's van 3.30 p.m. Mails for United Kingdom and Xurope, via Pitcairn Island and Panama, per Paparoa, close at Ashburton on October 3rd, at 245 p.m. (specially addressed correspondence only). Mails for United Kingdom, Europe and U.S.A., via. Vancouver, per Makura, close at Ashburton, October 6th, at 5.15 p.m.