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Ashburton Guardian

Location

Ashburton, Canterbury, New Zealand

Date

Aug 29, 1913

Page

3

Reliable Stows and Dependable Service Highlighted

The item touts complete stows and dependable supply for customers who can obtain any required goods at reasonable prices, emphasizing thorough preparation and cost efficiency.

Ashburton and Southern Cross draw in third grade final

In the Ashburton County Rugby Union Cup final at the Domain grounds Ashburton Reds and Southern Cross Greens played to a 3 3 draw. Fitzgerald scored for Southern Cross after a line out and Daly crossed for Ashburton in the final spell with a disputed offside verdict.

Ashburton County Rugby Union Domain Grounds Ashburton Southern Cross Broome Hyland Stills Lindsay Betts Moriarty Joyce Childs Templeton Johnson Greens Pitzgerald Cross W. Joyce Brown and Tandsay F. B. Robilliard

Ladies' Club Hosts Visitors at Local Hall Social

The Ladies' Club entertained visitors in the local hall with extended hospitality. A social was held in the venue, and the event drew appreciation for its warmth and cordiality.

Vveuinz

Ashburton Club Wins Miniature Rifle Match

Ashburton Club and Friendly Societies No 9 A clashed last evening with Ashburton edging 640 over 680 for the visitors by 10 points. Top scores included A E Clarke 69 and H Clayton 67.

Ashburton Club Friendly Societies No Ashburton E. Clarke A. BE Clement C. Simpson W. Bradshaw B. Baker G. Smith E. GC. Baker D. McIntyre A. Smith P. Stephens Friendly Societies H. Clayton W. Shaw W. Bickerstaff J. Mushet W. Tucker H. James I. Messent A. Harris A. McCallum H. Woolf

Regent Cigarettes Gift Scheme Promoted

An advertisement urges Regent Cigarettes as pure and cool and invites readers to write for a Free Gift Catalogue to Repeat Box 331 Wellington offering Forty Free Gifts.

Regent Wellington

Seed Packet Catalog Listing Various Vegetables and Flowers

A catalog style listing details many vegetable varieties including beans, broccoli, kale, Brussels sprouts, cabbage, carrots, cucumbers, parsley, pumpkins, leeks, lettuce, onions, parsnips, turnips, tomatoes, and turnip varieties. It also advertises 100 varieties of flowers such as asters, balsam, cosmos, carnations, dahlias, nasturtiums, pansies, sweet peas, verbena, phlox, petunia, and more with novelties in flowers.

William Hurst Carter Daisy Veitch Stuart Harlington Windsor Shiel Blood Red Del Adam Leamington Veitch Brussels Astors D. Be Ocker Iceland Nsex Petunia Randiflora Swan River Spencer’s Willian Eckford Dorothy Hckford Aurora Spencer Eoheliag Crystal Palace Lobelia Barvard Perpetuat Beauty of Hebron Worthington Stadt Henderson Renton Holmes Ideal New York

Four New Songs Published by Frederick Harris Company

Mrs John Forrester has four new songs published by Frederick Harris Company London. The set includes One Day One Throne a patriotic number by J Liddell Kelly Homeward Bound a sea ditty by D M Rogers a lullaby with Arthur Adams lyrics and The Song of the Rose a tender romance. The patriotic piece in E flat ranges from O to E and aims for Empire wide appeal.

John Forrester Jrederick Harris Company London J. Liddell Kelly Dominion Empire D. M. Rogers Arthur Adams

Ellwood Trio and Mr John Prouse Delight Ashburton Audiences

The Ellwood children and veteran baritone Mr John Prouse performed at Theatre Royal to strong approval. Polly’s piano work supported the siblings with refined, delicate artistry. Encores by Harry Ellwood and a final bow completed a memorable evening in a musical history note for Ashburton.

Shakespeare Ashburton Ellwood John Prouse Theatre Royal Ellwoods Europe Prouse Mgt Rte Thas van Goens Schumann Popper Harry Hubay Five Brothers Haydn Tve Polly Gade

Wellington Wins In Inter Collegiate Football Debut

The inter Collegiate football tournament began in Wellington with a 14 to 10 victory by Wellington over Wanganui in an opening game. Christ's College is set to meet Wanganui on Saturday.

Wellington Wanganui Christ’s College

New Zealand Rugby Union Debates Atkinson Withdrawal Claim

The Californian Tour notes discussion of correspondence and a telegram about Atkinson’s alleged withdrawal. It was decided Atkinson should keep his place, and a forged withdrawal letter should be sent to the West Coast Union for full investigation. Police to probe authorship of the letter.

Wellington New Zealand Rugby Union Tonight Atkinson West Coast Union

South African Union Invited to Visit New Zealand 1914

The Union invited the South African Union to send a team to visit New Zealand during the 1914 season, marking a diplomatic sports exchange between distant colonies. The proposal aimed to strengthen ties and showcase regional athletic talent amid the era’s maritime routes.

Wellington South African Union New Zealand

North Otago Triumphs Over Waimate in Big Win

North Otago defeated Waimate 24 to 0 in Oamaru on August 28. Local forwards dominated and six tries were scored with Harrison converting three.

Oamaru North Orega Yaimateé Harrison Convertig

Ashburton Hockey Association considers North Canterbury return match

The Ashburton Hockey Association met on Wednesday with Mr James Brown presiding. It discussed tournament matters and decided to arrange a return match with North Canterbury to be played in Christchurch during the second week of September. The ladies final in the medal competition will be held promptly after the High School resumes post vacation. Other routine business was transacted.

Ashburton Hockey Association James ‘Brown North Canterbury Christchurch

Smiling smokers gain from Regent cigar offers

Fragmented notice describes Regent cigars with a cheerful tone promising forty free gifts and appealing scents, inviting readers to enjoy a carefree moment with a smoke.

Hayward's Pictures Show Classical Play at His Majesty's

A cinematograph company presents Shylock adapted from Shakespeare at His Majesty's Theatre. The production emphasizes simplicity and strong performances from Parisian actors. Dances of the Ages and O'Hara's Got-child provide contrasting acts, with Pisa and its leaning tower vividly portrayed. Ting Tim's Education and Harnessing a Florse contribute humorous relief.

His Majesty’s Theatre Paris O’hara Piza

Ashburton Ladies Edge Hinds in Close Match

A match at Hinds yesterday saw Ashburton Ladies beat Hinds Glads 2 1 after a hard fought contest with notable individual play from both sides. Referee Mrs Sarney oversaw the game.

Hinds Ashburton Ladies Hinds Glads Ashburton Sarney

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