ASHBURTON NEWS.

Star (Christchurch), Volume XLIV, Issue 600, 2 November 1932, Page 12

ASHBURTON NEWS.

Trees on Reserve Damaged. (Special to the “ Star.”) ASHBURTON, November 1. Considerable damage is being done to the rows of oak trees which beautify the reserve in the main street and Baring Square by the disease known as golden scale. At to-night’s meeting of the Advance Ashburton Association, Mr W. F. Kerr suggested that something should be . done to combat the disease. Mr R. M. Dunlop said that the trouble, which was most noticeable during the months of January and February, was being experienced in all parts of the Dominion. The matter of spraying would be too costly, and in the absence of any special remedy, the only coures was to remove the trees when they died and replace them with another variety. Borough Improvement Work. A meeting of the Advance Ashburton Association was held this evening, the president (Mr H. Sherratt) being in the chair. The chairman of the Beautifying Committee (Mr R. Dunlop) reported that the plots were in satisfactory order. Donations of suitable plants would be welcomed. The work recently carried out at the Domain swimming baths had been a great improvement. University Examinations. The University degree examinations for local students were commenced in St Andrew’s Hall to-day, and will continue until November 18. There will be about thirty candidates. The examinations are being conducted under the supervision of the Rev A. G. Irvine, of St Andrew’s Church. Lodge Meeting. At a meeting of the Success of Ashburton Lodge, U.A.0.D., held last evening, the Arch Druid (Sister T. Eyles) presided. Visitors included P.G.P. Brother Ives, of the Mistletoe Lodge, D.P. Brother E. Parkin, D.P.P. Brother Vesty, and brothers of the Star of Ashburton Lodge. The visiting bards reported on sick members. It was decided to invite the brothers to a competition evening to be held on November 14.