ASHBURTON.

Press, Volume LX, Issue 17985, 31 January 1924, Page 6

ASHBURTON.

PERSONAL. Hiss Bona N. B. Marshall, daughter of the Rev. W. Marshall, of Tinwald, passed in t ' lc subjects of hygiene, sanitary science, physiology, and household economics in the recent home science examinations. Miss Marshall is to take up the position of home science mistress at the Ashburton High School. General News. Borough rates outstanding amount to over £4OO. Last year about £3OO represented the outstanding rates, but when comparing figures, it has to be remembered that £I6OO extra was struck this year. An elderly man, a first offender, appeared at the Magistrate's Court yesterday before Mr J. B. Christian, J.P., on a charge of drunkenness. He was fined 5s and ordered to pay 2s for cab hire.

The Ashburton East School Committee met on Tuesday, Mr E. 11. Loy presiding. A letter was received from the Education Board dealing with the appointment of Miss 11. Brown as assistant mistress. The appointment was confirmed. The Board also wrote notifying the appointment of Mr P. Hunnibell ns acting headmaster. A letter was received from the Director of Dental Hygiene stating that no nurses would be available until the end of the present year. The headmaster reported that the number on the roll was 427. Owing to the unusually large number in Standards V. and VI., a rearrangement of the class-rooms had been necessary. There was still some overcrowding in the primer classes, and it appeared as if extra accommodation would be imperative before long. A sub-commit-tee, consisting of the chairman and Messrs D. P. Kcir and W. Thompson, was appointed to confer with the headmaster on the matter. Messrs P. W. Thomas and T. Baigent were appointed a visiting committee for the ensuing month. Bowling.

The following are the Ashburton rinks for the match on Saturday against Rakaia: —Cowan, Buxton, Kissanc, Madden (s); G, T. Russell, Killoh, McElrea, Eastcrbrook (s); Jos. Watson, Bladder, -McShcrry, A. T. Smith (s). Emergencies: Brydon, Barnett, and Higgins. A. and P. Association. Nominations for the various offices on the Ashburton A. and P. Association closed with the secretary (Mr J. B. Christian) on. Tuesday evening. Mr A. Brown, of Elgin, is unopposed for the presidency. Messrs J. H. Grigg and Jas. Bland are contesting the vicepresidency. Although 25 have been nominated for the committee, no election will be necessary, as the two men standing for the vice-presidency are also among the committee nominees, and the successful one for the former office will automatically drop out of the committee, leaving the required number (24). The nominations are as follows: — President: Mr A. Brown. Vice-president: Messrs J. H. Grigg and Jas. Bland. Committee: Messrs J. M. Hampton, J. Bland, A. P. Bruce, R. D. Cochrane, S. Crosson, - W." J. ■ Doak, W. Z. D. Ferriman, J. A. Fleming, W. G. Gallagher, J. H. Grigg, R. Houston, W. Letham, P. Merrin, A. Moore, "W." Oakley, P. Shearer, A. J. Nicoll, G. H. B. Lill, A. E. White, J. Bonifant, I. Stewart, A. A. McDonald, W. 'C. Brydon, S. P. Taylor, and . H. A. Lloyd. ' Obituary. There died at his residence, early yesterday morning, Mr William Sparrow, after an illness of a number of months. Born at Carstairs, Lanarkshire, Scotland, in 1852, Mr Sparrow was brought up in Greenock, where he served his apprenticeship. In 1872 he came to New Zealand in the ship Wild Deer, landing at Dunedin, where he remained until 1877, then settling in Ashburton, where he had a very successful business career. Fifteen years ago he retired from active life, but nevertheless maintained a keen interest in business affairs almost to the last. Mr Sparrow was a prominent Freemason, and was twice Worshipful Master -of Thistle Lodge, and was Principal of the Royal Arch Chapter, Kilwinning Lodge, Ashburton. He was associated'with the volunteer movement in the early days, and was captain of , the Ashburton Guards. Mr Sparrow was a member fo the Borough Council for some time, and also saw service on the Ashburton Borough School Committee. He took a keen interest in acclimatisation matters, and was at one time chairman of the local society. Mr Sparrow leaves a widow, four daughters, and two sons to mourn their loss. These are: Mrs Lewisham (Auckland), Mrs A. F. Smith (Christchurch), Misses B. and M. Sparrow (Ashburton), Messrs W. J. Sparrow (Ashburton) and A. Sparrow (Lismore). Swimming. ! The following are the handicaps for the 100 yds club race, to be held this evening in the Ashburton school baths by the Ashburton Club (the races commence at 6.30): — W. S. McClymont scr, J. Ramsev 4see, R. J. LeCren 8, B. Lane 8, R.*C. McGregor 8, R. Frew 0, A. Byrom 10, A. W. McClymont 10, L. Milsom 10, R. Judge 10, A. Lane 10, J. Stoddart 12, J. Mcßae 12, D. MeCallnm 16, H. G. Ferrier 16, M. Anderson 20, S. J. Gudscll 20, L. Barrett 20. Athletics. The Ashburton Amateur Athletic Club held three races at the Domain last evening. The track was very-fast, and some good times were put up. Results: —

100yds.—First heat: E. R. Easter- | brook (9yds) 1, L.. Melsom (Byds) 2, J. Robilliard (7vds)' 3. There were four starters. Won by seven inches. Time, 11 l-ssee. Second heat: E. M. Clark (7Jyds) 1, Arthur Nicoll (£>yds) 2, G. L. Nicoll (7yds) 3. There were five starters. Inches separated the placed men. Time, Usee. Third heat: C. Campbell (syds) 1, G. 11. Nicoll (7yds) j 2. There were six starters. Time, j Usee. Final: Arthur Nicoll 1, E. M. Clark 2, G. 11. Nicoll 3. A great race. | The whole field was close together. Nicoll brothers and Clark flashed over the line together, with fractions between them, and the remainder of the j field bunched. Time, 10 3-ssec. 100 yds Schoolboys' Race —R. Burton (Allenton) 1, R. Laing (Borough) 2. V. Johnstone (Borough) 3 Won by a yard, with inches between second and third. Time, 14 l-ssce. One Mile Handicap—R. D. Wood (scr) 1, W. D. Wood (100 yds) 2, L. Moore (100 yds) 3. There were four starters. W. D. Wood led for three laps, followed by Moore, while R. D. Wood ran past Eastebook. In the last lap, R. Wood took the lead, and went away from his opponents, winning by fully 30 yards. Time, 4min s "Bßoyds Relay Race —Nicoll Bros. (G. L G. H, A. J., and J. B. Nicoll) (30 yds), 1, Ashburton No. 1 (W. S. and A. b. MeClvmont, C. Campbell, and E. AI Clark)" (scr), and Club No. 3 (J. Robilliard, L. Milsom, S. Gudsell, and L. Moore) (50yds), dead heat, 2. Time, Imin 28see. Mail Notices. Mai's close to-day: For northern ports, at 2.45 p.m.; - late feo letters, 3.10 p.m.; guards van, 5.30 P ~5Vr northern ports, at 5.15 p.m.; lata fee letters, 5.40 p-m.; tpiard'B van, 6 p.m. Mails for United Kingdom. Europe. U.S.A., Nine and Tonga, via Vancouver per Ma-

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kura, close at Afihburtcm on February , 9th, at 5.15 pjru Mails lor Tonrra, Fiji, and Samoa .gloso at Ashburton on February 4th, at 5.15 p.m. Hails for Fanning; Island cloeo at Asnburton on February 10th, at 5.15 p.zn.. Mails for Australian States, South. Africa, and the East, per Mahcno. close at Ashburton on January 3ist, at 5.15 p.m. Jlails for Australian States, South Africa, and the East, per llarama, ut • Auckland; close at Ashburton February 6th, at 5.15 vised Mr McLean, though the cheqne fcad tot jnonfih. Mx -Mo-