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Newspaper
Ashburton Guardian
Location
Ashburton, Canterbury, New Zealand
Date
Dec 01, 1910
Page
2
The item marks Queen Alexandra’s 66th anniversary and sparse daily briefs include weather readings at Domain station, local arrests in Rakaia and Chertsey, council and education notices, agricultural sales results, and a Rose Show in Ashburton with detailed classes and prizes.
London reports from the Divorce Commission show Rev. Jd. Lidgett urging stronger reverence for the marriage contract and equality of sexes while defending current law. Frederick Harrison argues the Positivist Society opposes divorce, preferring existing law. Obituary notes Jomm Mace, famed pugilist, has died of senile decay.
The note lists lunar phases for December including New Moon First Quarter Full Moon and Last Quarter. It provides times such as 41 a.m. and 10 p.m. for various phases and mentions apogee and perigee occurrences with approximate times.
An essay argues that women remain slaves in modern society, noting rising female labor in Germany's metal and machine industries and a shift to agricultural work. It contends wage disparities, shifting gender roles, and calls for urgent reform to relieve female labor burdens worldwide.
The circular warns against sending money or valuables by unregistered post as records exist only for registered letters. It notes costs and safer options like postal money orders. Also reports Ashburton vital stats for November 1910 and multiple local notices including church, defense, and union updates plus a Chamberlain’s reminded advert for stomach tablets.
A large audience attended the Hayward Company's new programme at Oddfellows Hall last evening. The chief attraction was The Girl from Arizona, a Wild West production, with other entertaining segments delighting the crowd and drawing warm appreciation.
A note on Nellie Stewart bringing her version of Nell Gwynne to Ashburton on Saturday. The article recalls Nell Gwynne's burial at St. Martin’s in the Fields London by Will request. It cites her will urging a funeral sermon by Dr. Tennyson and a 100 pound gift to aid St. Martin’s parish poor.
United Club Intermediates defeated Ashburton first team at Hagley Park Christchurch by 11 games to 1. Scores show multiple pairings including Mrs Croxton Miss Curlett and Kiver Blackburne and Mrs Anderson with several U marks indicating wins by United players.
After recent rains grass has grown well and harvest is starting. A paddock of cattle is in stock and milk suppliers are expanding herds with more cream sent away. November rain fell on five days totaling 9.05 inches.
A fragment notes that recovery from wasting and weakening diseases is hastened by the use of PHOSPHOL, a product starting with ep. The text is partial and lacks complete context or dosing details.
Press summaries show the Times reports broad support for Balfour as tariff reform gains audience backing. Daily Mail and Express praise his rallying of Unionists while the Chronicle warns that a referendum could topple party government. Telegraph notes Coalition dismay and calls for national majority approval.
Mr Lloyd George travels in Wales addressing crowds in Cardiff where he spoke to about 5000 people at each of two meetings signaling ongoing campaign momentum.
London reports from November 80 describe the peerage changing front with a cautious half-measure. Observers note a quick political recalibration amid persistent parliamentary tension and shifting public stance.
Truth condemns Mr Lloyd George in inflammatory appeals to class prejudices, urging readers to reject his rhetoric and defend restraint amid political tension.
Irish leaders issue a manifesto promising victory over the Lords will clear the way for Home Rule. The document frames defeat of the Lords as necessary to achieve self government and legislative authority in Ireland.
Mr Wyndham of Manchester said forty three in every thousand trade unionists are unemployed today, up from ten percent thirty years ago, and he blamed the rise on imported goods being sold below production costs.
In a letter to the electors of Newcastle Lord Joicey claims the Socialists have captured the Cabinet and trades unions though they remain a minority in both. He accuses them of wrecking reforms rather than promoting them, contrasting with Gladstone Bright and Cobden.
Afr T. O Connor argues in an election address that the people have a chance to rid themselves of servitude to a prejudicial and insolent aristocracy. He contends the election mainly appeals to Irish men as Ireland’s future liberty and happiness depend on ending the lords veto.
Lord Brassey forwards £500 to Mr O'Brien's All-for-Ireland fund and warns that Ireland faces enemies in extremists who preach hatred of England or Orangemen who threaten bloodshed unless the current government endures.
On December 1 at 9.50 a.m. a crowd pelleted Mr Winston Churchill with rotten fish and mud. The Liberal committee room windows were smashed and the Young Liberals van destroyed. Police patrolled Unionist quarters afterward amid fears of retaliation.
The Westminster Gazette argues the Tory reaction to the referendum lets them dodge tariff reform unpopularity while seizing votes by appearing ardent for taxing the foreigner. It contends the referendum lets Tories stay in office even if they lose on single issues.
Lord Rosebery spoke in Manchester denouncing bureaucratic inquiry as a threat to personal liberty. He warned that Irish dictation and subsidy by foreign gold endanger the State, questioning whether this is a bigger danger than the single Chamber proposal.
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