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Newspaper
Ashburton Guardian
Location
Ashburton, Canterbury, New Zealand
Date
Dec 14, 1916
Page
4
W C Moore advertises value in household goods in the Household and Manchester Department. It promotes towels table linen and flannelette and asserts goods must last, backed by import direct from manufacturers like Horrockses and Findlay. The notice highlights low prices for quality goods and guarantees.
Daily memorandum lists an auction sale schedule for tomorrow at Co op Mart 11.80 horse fair clearing sale at Dromore 12.30. Also Saturday weekly produce and poultry sale at Farmers' Co operative Association and Mr Henry Stephenson's.
Note our prices for Horrockses calico and sheeting across multiple widths and finishes. Includes Calico 8s 9d to 12s 8d per dozen, 54 inch sheeting 15s 6d and 44s 9d, 80 inch sheeting 28s and 3s, White Flannelette from 9d to 1s 8d followed by Striped Flannelette prices around 9d to 18s 2d.
A schedule lists events including Convent School exhibition from 1 to 7, Technical School exhibition at 7, His Majesty's Theatre pictures, St Stephen's Schoolroom Bert. Mayfield Hall social at 10 45, M Court and Technical School exhibitions, clinical school annual break up, with multiple venues and times.
A list of Horrockses cloths and Richardson damasks with prices per yard or dozen, including wide 87 inch Woollette in Grey shades and India Long Cloth. Also notes Grey Sheeting 54 to 80 inches and invitation to inspect the high class goods.
The Ashburton Guardian denounces Germany and its allies as hypocritical in the peace terms they offer. It argues the Kaiser and Bethmann-Hollweg deceive the world, insisting Germany seeks own safety while trampling humanity and historic pledges.
Local items report a Police Court guilty plea by William Laffey for riding a horse and trap while intoxicated and fined 20s. Weather and river reports note clear rivers. 119 of 350 South Canterbury servicemen appealed. Canterbury fund and operatic society offer discussed but declined. Local fruit industry expands with new cold stores and syndicate projects. School break up celebrated at Ashburton High School. Addington stock market sales listed for fat cattle sheep and lambs. Arts and music events include a Christchurch theatre program and a New Zealand music festival. Community notices cover a new garage in Tancred Street with Bowser petrol storage and modern repairs facilities.
STGP announces motor car and carriage painting works on Havelock Street East Ashburton offering hood covers for dirty weather and high grade enamelling. Prospective clients can inspect materials and workmanship in all stages of development.
Local shop touts fresh daily fried fish and smoked fish specialties with low cash prices. A note mentions Barney and Co purchasing travel samples and clearing stock at Sarney and Co. Drapers on Havelock Street.
The piece argues the Kaiser and Chancellor reveal guilt by protestations of duty and humanity. It contends Germany seeks peace or excuses for renewed frightfulness. It asserts Allied resolve will not falter regardless of German schemes.
At Ashburton High School’s annual break-up headmaster W F Watters noted visitor interest. Private Percy Crisp has recovered and is furloughed in England, while Sergeant Percy Doherty, an old boy, has returned to New Zealand for a commission. Staff presented to Sister A Gatts at Tuarangi Home, correcting a misidentification of Miss A Gnies.
Last evening misty rain began about six, continuing for several hours. A rainfall total of 4 was recorded by nine this morning, and today remains dull and cool with occasional light showers.
The Canterbury Frozen Meat and Dairy Products Export Company, Ltd. held its annual general meeting in Christchurch with Mr George Humphreys presiding in the chairman's absence. The report and balance sheet showed a favourable season, with staff praised and a modest 3 percent bonus proposed for ordinary shareholders. Retiring directors Sir George Clifford and Mr George Humphreys were re-elected, and directors were authorized to distribute funds for patriotic purposes.
The December 14 roll lists New Zealanders including Second-Lieutenant C. J. Blomfield and Private T. H. Gibb. It records seriously wounded Second-Lieutenant P. L. V. Sturkey, Missing-Sergeant A. Wells, wounded and prisoner Private J. Macpherson.
A vintage ad urges taking Chamberlain's Tablets for sluggish liver and disordered stomach. It claims a morning bad taste signals the condition and promotes occasional use to prevent recurrence, noting they are sold by chemists and storekeepers.
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