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Newspaper
Ashburton Guardian
Location
Ashburton, Canterbury, New Zealand
Date
Dec 14, 1900
Page
2
Ephemeris notes outline full moon on the 6th at 108 pm and last quarter around the 14th 1052 pm while new moon occurs on the 2nd First quarter on the 2nd and other dated times appear as scattered figures and measurements for December with times like 415 721 and 416 7 3 5.
Mail closes Friday December 14 for Northern Ports Westport Australia with changes and Sydney due December 20. Posting reminders cover keeping covra open for examination and charged contents if not. Express delivery and special messenger services begin mid January 1901 with fees for distance.
The Ashburton Amateur Athletic and Cycling Club held a lively Domain sports meeting with clear conditions and strong finishes. Stephens excelled in cycling events while Anderson claimed two main athletic wins and a large crowd donated to the track funding. A junior school audience observed brisk racing and a notable crowd-pleasing finish.
A morning report notes the Frisco mall arriving by the North train and being sorted. The article mentions volunteers urged to view parade details in Christchurch on Monday and lists various items from swimming results to federation talk and local donations.
An ad touts May Apple as superior to pills oils and salts for constipation. It claims May Apple is easy to take gentle in action and does not irritate the liver kidneys or stomach while relieving constipation and related symptoms promptly.
United Press Association reports a wool sale on December 13 with 8599 bales sold out of 10448. Prices ranged from greasy superfine to middling and inferior grades, with marked prices topping at halfbred and merino. Firms H Matson and Co and D Thomas sold most of their offerings. Friedlander Bros. Ltd sold a majority of their 756 bales.
Russia requested Mr Kruger to reatrain from visiting St Petersburg. M Beaufort prime minister of the Netherlands said arbitration initiative lay with the Great Powers.
A damages claim against F J Millton centers on a July accident when a two wheeled trap flipped on a rough road caused by furrows and snow gravel. Witnesses including Constable Dillon and farmers describe road conditions, ploughing, and lamps, with medical testimony on injuries. judge reserved verdict.
A December dispatch from London reports that a protest placard in China warns of expulsion of foreigners in January. It cites Lil Hong Chang as a peace negotiator whose credentials were rejected by the Powers due to concerns over the Emperor's private deal, forecasting further delay in negotiations.
December 12 reports General Knox engages De Wet near Helvetia with a plan for decisive action as enemy movements threaten Reddersburg where a British force is poised. December 13 a 300 strong commando with two guns cut five miles of rail between Alkmaar and Nelspruit, disrupting Barberton link.
The Ashburton Mounted Rifles second team defeated the Ashburton Guards second team by 83 points at Lagmbhor yesterday afternoon. Captain Buckley hosted a post match tea for the men after the shooting and the teams departed around 4 p.m.
The Borough School held its annual prize distribution on Thursday afternoon in a decorated room. Rev RA Woodthorpe delivered a Jubilee address recalling the Canterbury settlement and urged perseverance, while headmaster Mr Yardie introduced the prizes and pupils sang including Noel.
A school address stresses avoiding bad habits and urges prayer to live as happy, useful adults. It recalls a drowning incident linked to careless habits, praises a teacher, and wishes students a joyful holiday. Prize awards for Standard I to III are listed with names and special prizes noted.
Sacred Heart High School Ashburton held prize distributions after a student concert. Pupils performed songs, dances, and recitations, with art displays in oils and watercolors. The Reverend Father O Donnell praised the work and noted outside examiner inspection with promising results.
A large crowd at Hampstead School witnessed the Christmas break up. Chairman Mr Cawney announced certificates of merit replacing prize books. Rev Woodthorpe and Rev Inglis spoke on education and Canterbury’s pioneers as pupils sang, with certificates awarded to Blandherd VI students for general proficiency and individual subjects.
The Rev G B Inglis spoke to Allenton School children yesterday forenoon and distributed prizes. He urged thoroughness in study and play, obedience to parents and teachers, and kindness to others as marks of true breeding. He stressed duty to authority and wholesome outdoor activity.
Attendance noted across Standard III II and I with names like Annie Armstrong Maggie Armstrong and William Marsden Stendard. Certificates presented to pupils and staff amid cheers marking six weeks holidays in the school term.
The ninth subscription concert of the Agh barton Musical Society at Oldfellows Hall drew a large appreciative crowd. Soloists Bre Donshire, Mrs Steele, Mr Johnaton, Mr Craighead, and Mr Snodgrace performed with strong support from Mrs Dee and Mrs Den shire while Mr Schwartz impressed in bass lines. The orchestra led by Mr McClurg delivered solid accompaniment as Horace Gates congratulated on a successful performance. The next work is Stainer's Crucifixion.
In the House of Commons a denunciation of Sir Alfred Milner by Sir Robert Reid and Mr James Bryce triggered a storm. Mr Brodrick called the speeches designed to inflame Queen’s enemies, while Sir M Hickie Busch urged substantial Transvaal war costs to be borne by the Transvaal government and planned a report from Sir David Miller Barbour on its finances.
A patriotic verse extols New Zealand athletes across cricket and football, praising their prowess and world fame while urging health with Woods' Great Peppermint Cora and Wade's Worm Figs, noting a price of 1s.
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