LABOUR DAY GALA

Press, Volume LXXII, Issue 21775, 6 May 1936, Page 6

LABOUR DAY GALA

ASSISTANCE OF SPORTS BODIES

ASHBURTON ADVANCEMENT ASSOCIATION'S REQUEST

A decision to invite sports bodies to meet the Ashburton Advancement Association to discuss whether the bodies would assist in the holding of the association's gala on Labour Day was made at the monthly meeting of the association last evening. Mr W. C. Osman presided. Previously the association had approached the Ashburton Sports Association, but the president of the association (Mr H. R. Biggar) had said that it was difficult to convene a meeting of the body, and that it would be better to approach individual sports bodies.

A public meeting would be held, probably in June, to consider the gala, said the chairman. The removal of the gum trees in Walnut avenue because of their interference with power lines and their replacement with young trees was discussed, and the meeting decided that Mr W. Thomas enquire about the replacement of the trees and report to the next meeting of the executive. Opposition to a policy of planting trees and in a few years later removing them was expressed by Mr F. K. Cooper, who thought it would be just as well to leave the trees as they were. The chairman explained that the trees would not be removed this year, but that they would be taken out when they became too big. If the trees were topped year after year they would become a disgrace, .said Mr W. J. Welsh.

A suggestion that the association arrange for an expert to do pruning work for the association in Ashburton. which the public would be invited to watch, was made by Mr H. R. C. McElrea.

Mr Cooper gave notice of his intention to move p motion that the Borough Council *oe asked to take over the maintenance of the plots at present cared for by the association. As a mark of respect to Mr J. S. Crooks, a brother of Mr T. Crooks, who was a member of the association, and to Mr J. Watson, the first secretary of the association, members of the association stood in silence. It was decided to thank Mr P. M. Dunlop for his gift of bulbs.

ASHBURTON CATHOLIC CLUB

FOUR NEW MEMBERS ELECTED

There was a good attendance at the weekly meeting of the Ashburton Catholic Club, which was held on Monday night. The vice-president, Mr J. Connell, presided.

Four new members were elected and two proposed for membership. After a programme for next Monday had been arranged the rest of the evening was spent in games.

WAKANUI ROAD BOARD

REPORTS ON MAINTENANCE RECEIVED

The monthly meeting of the Wakanui Road Board was held yesterday afternoon, when there were present: Messrs F. Frampton (chairman), L. Hanrahan, J. Watson, A. Bennett, and A. Gregory. Reports on works showed that the day men had been engaged during the last month on maintenance work on Shipka Pass, Gibson's, Wilson's, School, and Seaview roads. It was reported that the contractors had almost finished the cleaning of the storm-water channels on Chertsey and Butterick's_ roads. The deepening of the storm-water channel below the corner of Butterick's and Seaview roads, where the new concrete bridge is being built, was left to the chairman and Mr A. Gregory, with power to act.

LODGE MEETINGS AT ASHBURTON

The usual fortnightly meeting of the Star of Ashburton Lodge No. 14, U.A.0.D., was held on Monday night. Bro. T. H." Pannell, A.D., presided. A vote of sympathy with the relatives of Bro. J. T. Collins, Grand Treasurer-, was carried in silence. Bro. A. I. Garriock, P.D.P., installed Bro W. J. Giblett as B.A. Bard Three proposals for membership were received

At the close of the lodge, the members of thle Hakatere Lodge were entertained at a card match, which was won by the visitors by 386 points to 358. The A.D. welcomed the members of the Hakatere Lodge and congratulated them on their win. Bro. E. Moore, N.G., responded for the visitors, and thanked the Druids' Lodge for an enjoyable evening.

Court Ashburton, A.0.F., met on Monday evening, the Chief Ranger presiding. A motion of sympathy was passed with Bros. E. E. and C. J. Bax in their recent bereavement. The Chief Ranger extended a welcome to Court Star of. Rakaia, who were visiting the court. Worthy Bros. J. H. Ward, G. D. H. Hefford, and J. Templeton were appointed delegates to a combined lodges and social clubs' meeting, which is being called by St. Stephen's Social and Literary Club concerning local public debates. The agenda paper for the annual district meeting was received and discussed. The delegates were instructed on voting on remits at the meeting. The balance-sheet for • the district and various courts was also received and discussed. It was decided to invite the Hibernian Society to a card evening on June 1, and to hold the annual church parade in June.

HINDS RIFLE CLUB The following is the result of the first official shoot of the season, of the Hinds Miniature Rifle Club:— A. Ellis 80, R. Reddicliffe'77, R. McElhinney 72, H. Watson 74, M. McInnes 74, W. Holland 75, F. Rickard 71, G. Sim 74, R. McKeage 75, G. Bagrie 74, S. Sim 70, J. Whiting 71, M. Rickard 76, W. Nesbit 70, M. Williams 69.