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Newspaper
Ashburton Guardian
Location
Ashburton, Canterbury, New Zealand
Date
Dec 01, 1915
Page
2
Ad highlights a range of crepe patterns with floral designs in plain grounds. Seven yards dress length offered at 3 shillings 9 pence, with colors Saxe brown champagne cream. Promoted as sole agents for Every Lady's Journal Reliable Paper Patterns.
The article reports on Knogland's National Service problem and varied proposals, noting voluntary service failures and rising state costs. It highlights opposition from Liberal press and trade unions, the possible impact on war and peace, and German commentary from Count Reventlow praising ruthless measures against Britain.
The 40th annual meeting was held with Rev J B McArthur presiding over a large attendance. Trustees reported progress since April 1914 including parsonage renovations and interior improvements. The church adopted the Primitive Methodist Hymn-book and planned interior painting with £2 in hand. Deaths included founder G Aston. Rev G H Hunt gave an address on church origins and future goals. A music program and collection for the Church Trust Fund followed, ending with the National Anthem and supper hosted by the ladies.
The program featured the French play His Son's Accuser about a sergeant major and his son amid tragedy and murder. Australia’s Sons by Gaumont showed military pictures and Helen Intervenes, with Keystone’s Hogan's Annual Spree and a turkey theft sketch entertaining the crowd.
The Cry for Economy highlights a new thoughtful customer willing to pay a fair price for All British goods with real value. Tailor-made suits are advertised as durable, well cut, stylish, and offering long service as true economy amid high wages and living costs.
An Ashburton listing highlights McDonald and Dunlop beauty in neckwear plus the London Directory offering export guides and agency ads. It mentions steamship routes, provincial trade notices, and advertising rates for dealers, with Bennington's Emulsion and other products advertised.
Wellington reports the Prime Minister announced an extension for farm tax returns under the new income tax scheme. The Land and Income Tax Department advised the extension moves from December 4 to December 18 and promised assistance to landowners completing their returns.
An advertisement touts War On Us coal as free of sulphur stones and slate while burning intensely. It claims the coal is non choking and suitable for a moulder and promises the same price as standard coal.
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