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Newspaper

Ashburton Guardian

Location

Ashburton, Canterbury, New Zealand

Date

Aug 14, 1913

Page

4

Surrey Beats Kent in Innings Victory

Surrey defeated Kent by an innings as Sin Dillon scored 135 for Kent, in a match reported by the Press Association.

Surrey KENT London Sin Dillon

Smith Beats Jerome In Light Heavyweight Title Bout

In Brisbane on August 13, Dave Smith defeated Jerome in the eleventh round to claim the light heavyweight championship.

Brisbane Dave Smith Jerome

Interprovincial Handicaps at Christchurch Fifty Second Day Results

Beilis won the 200 sovs handicap by three lengths in 2m 52s 15ds. Bushranger took the Avon Handicap over two miles, with all starters and a fast time. Lady Sybil won the Telegraph Handicap in harness by three lengths in 2m 18 3-5s. Barmegin led to win the Dash in saddle at 1 mile in 2m 18 9-5s. Totalisator investment reached £30,265, up from £25,061 the previous year.

Christchurch Awe Bingana Rosebery Bar Maplewood

Rakaia Wins By Default In Senior Grade Match

In a senior grade fixture Rakaia defeated Old Boys by default after the match for Springburn was not played. Rakaia led 18 to 3 at halftime with multiple tries and conversions noted, while Old Boys struggled with numbers and discipline.

Rakaia Springburn Southern Crows Trakaia Ashburton

Ashburton Shakespeare Club stages Julius Caesar read-through

Last night the Ashburton Shakespeare Club concluded a four month study with a general reading of Julius Caesar at the Commercial Hotel. B B Bell presided. G H Scott, P S Crisp, A McClure, J S Rae and others delivered the principal parts. performances praised for some vigor amid overall restraint.

Cassius Cassar Falius Ashburton Shakespeare Club Julius’ Cesar Britain Isles Isles of the Southern Cross Trine Shakespeare Aghburton Julius Casur Commercial Hotel B. B. Bell G. H. Scott P. 8. Crisp A. McClure J. 8. Rae Julius Cesar Octavius Cesar Ligarius Marullus BR. M. Dunlop Marcus Antonius Marcus Brutus G. ‘A. Scott P. §. Crisp Casca G. H. Carson Decius Brutts Flavius J. .W. Cardale Metellus Cimber Aremidorus T. BE. Watt Cinna Messala L. J. Watt 8. Grant Titinius H. C. Percy Lucius Macmillan Brown Cresar McClure Mark Antony Scott Brutus Crisp Theatre Royal Percy Grant Woodwag Portia Clark Calpurnia Caesar W. J. Mullin Stratford-on-Avon Anne Hathaway Shottery Mullis

Farmers Co op Rifle Team Triumphs in Meet

Results show Farmers Co op outscoring Friendly Societies 564 to 517 in a sixteen shot match led by Thomas 67 Boothroyd 65 and Cuneen 59. Farmers Co op fielded eight shooters while Friendly Societies used eight as well. A B team lineup for Farmers Co op is listed for August 19 including Luks Crawford Ann?n Cookson Thomas Butler Bell Boothroyd Simpson and Cuneen.

Farmers’ Co-op O Tem Friendly Societies CO T. Thomas J. Boothroyd J. Cuneen A. Alarsden W. Searle W. Larraman A. Wilson Knox W. G. Roberts H. Sarney P. Luks T. Crawford Aennon P. Cookson D. Butler Ht, Bell S. Simpson

Anniversary Social for Tinwald Presbyterian Sunday School

The Tinwald Presbyterian Sunday School held an anniversary social on Tuesday evening with large attendance. Rev J G Mill presided and praised the keen interest in the Sabbath School. Performers included vocal solos by H Watson and Myrtle Skilling, duets, recitations by several, and a variety of acts. Tea and cakes followed the programme.

Tinwald Presbyterian J. G Mill Hi. Watson Myrtle. Skilling Q. Hopwood M. Gunntrip Rita Wilson May McMillan Elsie Brown J. C. Mill Marjory Nixon Tessie Skilling Janet Lowery May Elsie McMillan Donald Gunn John McMillan John Lowery Slisses C A. Bell N. Gunn J. Gell R. B. Parishe D. Gunn F. Hoge K. Stewart

Great Possessions to Head His Majesty’s Programme

Hayward presents a vivid Pathe drama described as a great dramatograph of intense power and touching pathos titled Great Possessions as the chief picture for the new programme at His Majesty’s this evening. Also showing If We Only Knew along with a verse excerpt from Longfellow.

Bie His Majesty's Longfellow

Eight O'clock Tonight at His Majesty's Watchword

A brief poetic note hints at a delicate bright story unfolding for children. The line “Eight o'clock tonight at His Majesty's” frames a night setting and a sense of royal, hopeful anticipation.

His Majesty's

Polite Vaudeville Season Opens at Theatre Royal

Mir Vincent M Beebe presents Polite Vaudeville at Theatre Royal for two nights Monday and Tuesday August 18 and 19. Leading vocalists Miss Ella Conrad soprano and Miss Ruby Cox contralto headline a varied bill with Will White is commended for comedy and eccentric dancing. Other acts include the Rollicking Rockleys Inglish Azteens Kenderson Musical Blanchards Mr Wm Pair bank and Miss Edie Leeder. Admission 3s 2s 1s with reserved seats at Gates's.

Mir Vincent M Beebe Polite Theatre Royal Ella Conrad Ruby Cox Will White -Iss Rockleys Inglish Azteens Kenderson Blanchards Wm. Pairbank Edie Leeder Serio Gates’s

Price List Promises Credit Safeguards and Goods Quality

The notice argues against buying on credit citing bad debts and asks readers to compare current price lists. It offers guarantees of money refunds for unsatisfactory articles and lists several prices for sugar kerosene potatoes and onions, including 7 lb sugar bags, 25 lb garmeal, kerosene cases, and potato sacks.

Fletcher Bros General Price List Presenting Tin Salt and Canned Goods

Price list shows various salts and canned fruit including Jack Horse and Cerebos table salt per tin. Also features pineapple tins, dessert strawberries, Maconochie and other herring brands, sardines, and a tobacco section with assorted packets. Additional baking powders custards and jelly crystals included as promotions.

Tvnnest Jack Horse Alvera Royal Table Cerebos

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