ASHBURTON.

Sun (Christchurch), Volume III, Issue 829, 6 October 1916, Page 10

ASHBURTON.

NEWS AND NOTES.

From Our Own Correspondent

At the first meeting of the newlyelected Hanipstead Town Board, Mr Searlc moved, and Mr Evans seconded, that a commissioner be appointed to define a residential area, with a view to a Greater Ashburton scheme. Some discussion followed, and the chairman (Mr \V. H. Robinson) said that a great deal of money had been spent in polls which could have been spent with advantage in the district.

Mr H. I'. Evans said that the district wanted drainage badly. He fully agreed with the motion. The motion was lost, Messrs Baker, Searle, and Evans voting for it, and Messrs Thompson, Cunningbain, and the chairman against. The chairman gave his casting vote against. It was finally decided that the Works Committee should report to the next meeting on the cost of channelling the East Belt. Mr H. A. Lloyd has received advice that his son, Sergeant E. B. Lloyd, is progressing favourably. Mr H. M. Jones has received similar advice regarding his son, Captain M. H. R. Jones.

A road line is at present being fenced off at the High School's Experimental Farm, and bridges are being erected over the creeks. When the private road is formed, the public will have a chance to view the farm without damaging the experiments.

The Ashburton Croquet Club held their opening day in beautiful weather. Mr Bullock, who had kindly provided afternoon tea, performed the opening ceremony and gave a short speech. Mr F. Makeig replied on behalf of the club, and proposed a hearty vote of thanks to Mr Bullock.

Members of the Borough Council paid a visit to the abattoir yesterday to inspect the new drainage arrangements. Some time was spent on the inspection, which fully satisfied all present that there was nothing in the drainage system to which exception could be taken.

At the Magistrate's Court to-day judgment was given for the plaintiff in each of the following cases:— National Mortgage and Agency Company v. H. T. Pithie, claim £l9O 4/-; John Orr and Co. v. William Powell, claim £4 9/6, and 7/- costs. W. Harper, for failure to attend drill, was lined 10/- costs. Maintenance orders in affiliation cases were made against G. F. Lowe (7/6 per week and £8 17/- costs) and S. Brown (7/6 per week). I