ASHBURTON NEWS

Star (Christchurch), Issue 19036, 3 April 1930, Page 5

ASHBURTON NEWS

ANNUAL MEETING HELD OF GIRLS - HOCKEY CLUB.

The annual meeting of the Ashburton High School Old Girls’ Hockey Club was held last evening, Miss E. M. Pigott presiding. The balance-sheet, which showed a credit of 9s, and the annual report were adopted. The following officers were elected: Patron, Sir William Nosworthy; president, Mr J. W. Bowden; vice-presi-dents, Miss Pigott and Mrs E. Ruddock; committee, Misses L. Wills, R. Cameron, S. Meaclem, P. Baker and E. Sparrow; secretary, Miss W. Burton. It was resolved that the colours remain yellow and black. A vote of thanks was passed to the retiring secretaries, Misses E. and F. Sparrow. AMATEUR ATHLETICS. The following are the results of the events held under the auspices of the Ashburton Amateur Athletic and Cycling Club on the Domain Oval last evening:— BSoyds—H. A. J. Weston (65yds) 1, R. Coker (65yds) 2. 100yds—B. Knox (7syds) 1, A. Cookson (7iyds) 2, J. Morgan (2yds) 3. 440yds—J. Bonifant (25yds) 1, S. H. Truman (7yds) 2. RAKAIA. A meeting of the committee of the Rakaia Football Club was held in the Library on Monday evening. Mr C. Evison presided. The secretary reported that P. Birkett had been transferred from the Southbridge Football Club to the Rakaia Club and W. Holland from Rakaia to Technical Old Boys Club. It was decided to open the season on Saturday with a match between the Albion (Christchurch) and Rakaia senior teams. Mr J. Cromie was appointed referee, and Mr Jas O’Reilly was appointed manager of the third grade team. The following names were added to the list of vice-presidents;— Messrs Bryant, M’Cormack, D. Heenan, W. H. Robinson, and Christiansen. The first annual meeting of the Rakaia Men’s Hockey Club was held in the Library on Tuesday night. Mr. J. England presided over a good attendance. The report showed that the club had had a successful year. Keen interest had been maintained throughout the season. The balance-sheet showed a credit balance of £l2 13s 3d. The election of officers resulted as follows:—Patron, Mr J. Connolly; president, Mr J. England; secretary, Mr L. Hopwood; treasurer, Mr L. Botherway; club captain, Mr T. Gaylor. It was decided to give a medal to the most improved player for the season. Messrs L. Hopwood and L. Botherwav were appointed delegates to attend a meeting at Ashburton with a view to forming a Mid-Canterbury Association. It was decided to hold a practice in the Domain on Saturday. MOUNT SOMERS. Although there was a marked absence of hot weather during March, conditions in the Mount Somers district generally were favourable for the safe ingathering of the harvest. Cool dry easterly conditions, with heavy dews and frequent frosts at night, were experienced, the rainfall being much below the average. The cool conditions mitiliated against the fattening of stock, and many of the turnip crops are poor as a result of the dry conditions. Rain fell on nine days, 1.79 in being recorded, compared with 3.63 in for the corresponding period last year. A maximum fall of .47in was recorded on March 21. The rainfall for the first three months of the current year totals 14.86 in, compared with 6.B2irj for the same period last year. Frosts were registered on eleven mornings, with a maximum of 6 degrees on March 26, 27 and 31. Mr and Mrs 11. N. Armstrong, who have disposed of their property in the Buccleugh Settlement, leave this week to reside at Ashburton. During their residence in the district, both Mr and Mrs Armstrong took a prominent part in public activities, especially in church and educational work, and their loss is regretted. Mr Armstrong was also a J.P. In view of the formation of a football club, and the refusal of the Domain Board to permit Sunday games, the Men’s Hockey Club has decided to disband, and return all money received to the donors. Beyond expressing disappointment, officials of the tennis club have no comment to make on the Domains Board’s decision regarding Sunday tennis. A frost of 6 degrees was registered yesterday morning.