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Newspaper
Ashburton Guardian
Location
Ashburton, Canterbury, New Zealand
Date
Dec 05, 1913
Page
8
Wellington December 4 5 Parliament advances Naval Defence and Municipal Corporations amendments. Committee debates include fireman attendance powers tramway competition safeguards and funding for workers dwellings. Bills on Footwear Regulation Post and Telegraph Act and others pass final stages as the session continues late into the night amid amendments on Native lands Crown powers and rating reforms.
The House debated the Ratings Act Amendment Bill after resuming at 7 30 pm. Speakers warned of unfairness to local bodies and pastoral leases while Maori representation on Native land boards sparked contention. A compromise on board structure failed 38 to 20, as clauses on area limits and Native issues were argued.
The annual parish garden party at the Rakaia Anglican Church attracted a large crowd despite morning rain fears. The Ashburton Temperance Brass Band provided music, stalls offered varied goods, and a Maypole dance by Sunday School children complemented a poster and fancy dress parade judged by A Curtis and T A Drury.
The Waterton church held its annual tea in the Library Hall last night with tea served from 5.30 to 8.00 pm on a cooperative basis. After tea, the room was re-arranged for a concert led by Reverend H. Jones with a large attendance and a pleasing program featuring several contributors.
The program featured instrumental pieces by the Longhead Band led by Mr Gleyas with vocal solos by Miss Jaine and Misses Watson and Baird. Recitations by Messrs Denly Stevens Butterick J Thomas and Master William Watson. Accompanists were Misses Dent Gleyas and Mr Car ruthers. A vote of thanks was given to the performers.
The shop announces a second shipment of tweeds and worsteds for the season. Garments are cut by a certificated cutter from London and made up by efficient workers. All suits are hand finished by tailors, not by machines. Public invited to inspect.
FVOTEL and LOTEL renamed under new management. The Albion Hotel Invercargill proprietor now runs the Central Hostelry, a renovated 30-bedroom house with sitting and commercial rooms. Travel public urged to expect every comfort. sample rooms available. telephone 64 and P.O. Box 10 for prompt inquiries.
Shipping news notes a route from London via Montevideo Teneriffe and Plymouth aboard the most modern passenger steamers in the southern hemisphere. Details include the voyage context and company references.
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