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.
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Newspaper
Ashburton Guardian
Location
Ashburton, Canterbury, New Zealand
Date
Aug 14, 1913
Page
4
Surrey defeated Kent by an innings as Sin Dillon scored 135 for Kent, in a match reported by the Press Association.
In Brisbane on August 13, Dave Smith defeated Jerome in the eleventh round to claim the light heavyweight championship.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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