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Newspaper
Ashburton Guardian
Location
Ashburton, Canterbury, New Zealand
Date
Aug 21, 1913
Page
3
The Australians beat McGill University 287 to 111 in a basketball game played in New York on August 20. The match featured strong Australian offense and a clear early lead, with McGill unable to keep pace.
In Invercargill on August 20 Southland and Canterbury met in a representative football match. Canterbury won 9 to 8 after a late goal by Amodes, with early scores from Biggar for Southland and a second-half reply by Sandman. Hassell added the conversion for Canterbury.
Marlborough defeated Horowhenua 11 to 5 in an open contest at Levin. Horowhenua pressed for two thirds of the game but failed to convert chances. Marlborough were not brilliant but played safely throughout the match.
In a close Ashburton County Rugby Union schools match yesterday High School defeated Borough 9 to 6. Tyrrell-Baxter with 2 tries and Murdoch with 1 added the points for the winners while Farrell-Baxter and Brown each crossed for Borough. Referee was Mr. W Joyce.
New Zealand Hockey Association management questioned the legality of creating a separate body from Geraldine Mackenzie Levels and Waimate. The chair ruled the motion illegal as no territory could be allotted to a nonexisting association. Other items included Horowhenua disqualifications, Brisbane team tour ratification, and match terms proposals from Nelson Wanganui West Coast Hawke’s Bay Otago and Wairarapa associations.
Our Own Correspondent reports the Methven Bowling Club’s annual meeting at Methven Town Hall. President Rev G K Aitken chaired as officers were elected, the club adopts Canterbury rules and plans to affiliate with the Canterbury Bowling Centre. A croquet lawn request was discussed with plans to consult ladies and start work soon.
Cochrane 64 J E Allen 63 F Burgess 62 H Funge 62 W Sparrow 60 D Moore 60 Moore 59 W Andrews 59 N Lee 65 total 607. Ashburton M A - R Walsh 68 W Walker 63 W Anderson 60 Bradley 5 P Drummond 52 J Stevenson 5 G Stayt 49 E Meridith 48 D Sheehan 47 F Brophy 39 total 597. Ashburton Club won by 80 points.
The Theatre Royal hosted Rev. W. J. Elliott who delivered a two hour lecture on Irish life and character. He shared humor and history, praised Irish generosity and resilience, noted Ireland’s emigration to empire leadership, and closed with Irish poets and songs led by Mayor Henry Davis.
Notice advises prompt care for even mild colds to prevent coughing and weakness. Recommends By ite soothing and healing preparations to ease throat and lung irritation, tones the system, and cure the cough. Half Pint Bottles 2s 6d each. East Street. Chemist, Ashburton.
Our Spring Suits illustrate the tailor’s art with sharp cut and solid make. They promise improved appearance and maximum comfort through scientific construction tailored for style.
A choice selection of new season suitings in the latest shades. Includes an excellent range of ready to wear tailor cut suits with perfect fitting. Brom 50/
The notice warns buyers that credit purchases raise bad debts and urges perusal of the current price list. It promises money back if items are unsatisfactory and lists prices for sugar, oatmeal, kerosene, potatoes, onions, and other goods with emphasis on quality guarantees.
Fletcher Bros shows a scattered price list for canned foods and groceries including Maconochie's herrings salmon sardines cocoa and baking powders. The ad promotes clearance with discounts on tins tins per dozen and packets for various brands and items such as Golden Eagle Diadem Havelock Capstan Derby Derby Juno Royal Standard Myrtle Grove Cigarettes and White's Jelly Crystals.
At His Majesty's Theatre tonight the feature is an Asta Nielsen drama Spanish Blood. Also shown are Derby 1913 views including the tragic suffragette incident that affected the King's horse and miss Davidson losing her life.
The Canterbury Miniature Rifle Shooting Championship will be held in Ashburton on Thursday September 18. Entries close September 4 with about 20 clubs signaling intent to compete. The Ashburton Association arranges the programme and will announce details soon. A smatch between Ashburton Club and Ashburton MLA yielded a score of 64 for Smith.
Ashburton audiences await a His Majesty's Theatre concert by the Ellwood Trio and John Prouse. The group returns from Europe where George Ellwood studied with Jean Gerardy. Clarry Ellwood shows promise as a solo violinist. Polly Ellwood is a skilled accompanist. Prouse remains a leading Dominion baritone. box plan open at Mr Fr. A. Gates. ticket prices set at 2s 6d and 1s.
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