Arbor Day Planting at Borough School Gardens
Arbor Day activities at the Borough School saw Mr G Schneider and Rev H E Bellhouse lead pupils in tree planting after 9 20. Students, with Mr Hewson and Mr Readhead guiding, planted fruit and ornamental trees despite muddy ground, aiming to transform the school gardens into a lush, lasting asset for Ashburton. Other county schools observed Arbor Day with similar plantings in gardens and public spaces.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. E. Bellhouse
Messrs
A. Hewson
T. H. Andrill
G. Schneider
America
Schneider
New Zealand
Hewson
Vree
Readhead
Ashburton
Education Board
Police Officials Discuss Discretion Ahead of Enquiry
The Police Commission in Wellington notes an informal meeting of senior officers to day. They discussed Monday night’s police meeting and stressed caution to avoid prejudicing the ongoing enquiry or the force’s status in it.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wellington
Ellison
AIDS TO WORSHIP BROOKS FOR PRESBYTERIANS
At a Dunedin General Assembly the Presbyterian Church urged Presbyteries to study suitable books to express the church mind. Wellington Presbytery formed a committee led by Rev. R Inglis to report, selecting three works including a new Directory and layperson services.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Presbyterian Church
Dunedin
Wellington
Inglis
Public Worship Association of the Free Church of Scotland
Auckland
General Assembly
Presbyterian Church of Australia
State of New South Wales
Church of Scotland
Lome
Wool sales report and dividend declared
London reports wool sales closing firm with Wanganui at 6d Waitangi 93d and totals received July 21. Robert Campbell and Sons declare an interim dividend of 5 percent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Per Press Association
London
Wanganui
Waitangi
Robert Campbell and Sons
Drowning at Waingongore River Near Hawera
George Balland, a single man, drowned yesterday while fording the Waingongore river. The body has not been recovered.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hawera
George Balland
Waingongore River
Steamer Mangapapa Goes Ashore at Karamea
The Mangapapa ran aground on the South Spit at Karamea today. She carries timber and several passengers, including four ladies bound for Westport, with heavy seas and poor weather reported.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wellington
Mangapapa
Karamea
Westport
Wellington Races Second Day Results
Glasgow Handicap saw St Bill win by three lengths over Sweet Angelus and Penates. Miscast led Thetis and Timothy in the Karor Handicap by a length and a half. Tawra won the Victoria Hurdle by three lengths with Waione second and Auratus third. Te Arai captured the Wellington Steeplechase by four lengths after Capitol fell at the second fence. Jime was fourth with a 7min Jisee time noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Te Arai
Nadador
Wanganui
Lingerer
Capitol
Jime
Ashburton Poultry Society committee meeting notes
The Ashburton Poultry Society held a committee meeting with G Bundy as chairman. Delegates reported on South Island Poultry Association business. finances and the winter show balance sheet were reviewed and adopted. a Secretary’s honorarium of £7 7s was approved, with £9 18s in accounts paid. Thanks were given to several members and donors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ashburton Poultry Society
Messrs
G. Bundy
J. Allen
G. W. Aldridge
W. H. Hobinson
E. Parkin
J. Messent
Wilson
A. Cates
B. Baker
J. V. Mathews
T. Breeze
W. H. Amos
South Island Poultry Association
Robinson
Mont Baker
Mercer
Railway Department
Ashburton Rifles Bazaar Seeks Public Support for Uniforms
The Ashburton Volunteer Rifles appeal for funds to buy modern uniforms and future rifle shooting provisions. A bazaar at Oddfellows Hall over three days will be opened by the Mayor and MP with a military procession and exhibitions by local bands and school drill. The event features a baby show Friday with two classes and three prizes per class.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ashburton Volunteer Rifles Corpa
Oddfellows’ Hall
H. Davis
W. Wesworthy
Government scheme to centralize stamp duties announced
Press Association reports from Christchurch that Dr Findlay outlines retrenchment in government stamps reform. The post office will create and custody stamps, with deeds and duty assessments moved to districts and the Land and Income Tax Department. The Christchurch Stamp Office may cease. Legal practitioners oppose closing the Stamp Office due to delays and costs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Per Press Association
Christchurch
Findlay
Post Office
Land and Income Tax Department
District Land Registrar
Offeinal
Stamp Office
Stamp Office Department
Deeds Office
Ibig
Wellington
Ashburton Golf Club Match With Timaru Tomorrow
Timaru Golf Club arrives by slow train for an early luncheon at the Somerset Hotel. Play starts at 12 o'clock. Teams listed, with Timaru and Ashburton lineups. Afternoon tea by Lady members. Ladies prize draw details given with player pairings. First round due by July 24. Lady players must submit a score card weekly to continue in matches.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Timaru Golf Club
Timaru
Somerset Hotel
Wright
Tasker
Seymour
Knubley
Baxter
Templer
Henderson
Bradley
Ashburton
Cardale
Wood
Macfarlane
Cox
Buchanan
Herper
Denshire
Fooks
Emergency
Thomas
Dr Maude
Ashburton Ladies Defend Field Against Victoria Club
Hockey match set for Ashburton with the Ashburton Ladies' Hockey Club facing Victoria Club of Christchurch tomorrow. Players listed include Misses Thomas Hewson Clark R Hewson A Thomas M Hewson M Armstrong L Warner A Stock M Smith and E Andrewes emergencies W Minnis and N Elliott. The article also reports a cordial UACD Star of Ashburton meeting with plans to improve attendance through entertainments and a note on regalia purchase.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ashburton Ladies
Victoria Club
Christchurch
Ashburton
Thomas
Hewson
Clark
R. Hewson
A. Thomas
M. Hewson
M. Armstrong
L. Warner
A. Stock
M. Smith
E. Andrewes
W. Minnis
N. Elliott
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Arbor Day
the Police Commission
Brooks
Presbyterians
Halderness
Dappil
Sander & Sons
Sander
Sanders
Tomnergial
Ashoue
East Street
Cacote
Allenton
Wanteos, Ete
Ladphelp
Mra McLeod
Hampstead
Gawworks Store
Netherby
IOST
Seafield
Guardian Office
Chapman
Tinwald Saleyarda
D. Tepphett
CBA
Tate’s
Houst
J. B. Christian
Acade Chambers
Mr Jackson
Poughing
Chas. Thomas
Labour Exchange
Percy
Ptock
H. M. Jones
Itc
Thomas Bros
Havelock Street
Bps
Montauk
Fletcher Bros
Thames Bros
Farmers’ Co-Op
Avelock Street
A. T. H. Williams
Mast Street
Saveloys
Letcher Bros
Ashburton County Council
Akanuil Creek
Charles Morrison
Ashburton, Lith
J. E. Thomas
Autcher
Wills Street
Costumier and Mercer
Burnett Street
East & Burnett Streets
Sporting
Per. Press Association
Ashburton Rifles’ Bazaar
the Stamp Department
Friedlander, Bros., Limited
Spreadeagle, Ashburton Forks
Munial
John A MecMullan
McCormick
Friedlander Bros. Lid
N.Z
Farmers’ Co-Op, Assn
Elderslie
Oamaru
Elderslie Clydesdale Stud
RIGHT
Stephenson & Co., Ltd
J. I. Reid
South Island
John Reid
Otago
Canterbury
Australasia
Elderstie Stud
J. B. Reid
Clydesdale
Holmes Ave Mon Stud
Market House
Kerr
S. d
Motueka
Frimley
Eto
Tina Bespherry Dam
Tina
Japan
Frimley and Motueka
Dcfellows
Maiineat
Dick Arnst Combination and Picture Company
Arnst-Webb
Arnst
Ali
Coleman
Adv
County Council
FL Mainwaring
Craighead
Barry
Tailors and Outfitters
Becc's
H. A. Gates
Hockey
U.A.C.D
Star of Ashburton
A.D
Dobbin
Lovers Twain
Lovers Quarrel
Robert
Elizabeth
Seaview
Fargher
W. J Moore
Belt Road
BAKER _BROS
Comport
Welsbach
Welsbagh Light Cov
Victoria St
Wallington
Hampstead Town Board
Enders
Patching Street
Playfair Company
Ashburton, Waimate
Elison
Gem
Play Fair Company
Haveloor Street
Brinsmead
Collard
Hopkinson
Spaathe
Haake
Lipp and Son
Permanent Building and Investment Society
Albert Roberts
Guardian Sprice
Henry Stephenson
Mangolds
Bulletin
Scientific American
Oras, Thomas, Bookseller
Blationer and Newsagent
Rast Street
Telenkone
Yercy
Highlander
Andrew Orr & CO
Grandville
di Ad
Roslyn
Andrew Orr
Saunders’ Buildings
A. G Ri
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