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Newspaper

Ashburton Guardian

Location

Ashburton, Canterbury, New Zealand

Date

Dec 26, 1913

Page

3

New Zealand Team Selected for Sydney Match

The New Zealand team for the match against New South Wales is Reese, Hemus, Sneddon, Robinson, Tuckwell, Bennett, Boxshall, Sandman, Hickmott, Carlton, and Patrick. The report, dated December 25, from Sydney, reflects selections by the Press Association.

Sydney New Zealand Reese Hemus Sneddon Robinson Tuckwell Bennett Boxshall Sandman Hickmott Carlton Patrick

Canterbury Otago Plunket Shield opener ends inconclusive

Canterbury and Otago opened the Plunket Shield season at Lancaster Park with a fine wicket and a strong attendance. Otago batted first for 97, Canterbury replied 273, and Otago then reached 106 for two in their second innings to leave the match undecided after the first day.

Christchurch Lancaster Park Canterbury Ihe Otago Awa Australia Whitta Monaghan Bishop Otage

Marlborough v Wellington cricket match opens in Blenheim

Marlborough batted first in a Marlborough versus Wellington match at Blenheim, scoring 187 with Chisholm 34 not out and Geary 25. Wellington were 73 for 7 at tea, Fanning 33 top-scoring for the visitors.

Blenheim Marlborough

Boxing, an ex-champion's challenge

New Ore December 24 Fitzsimmons has challenged any white man for the world's championship. He states that 10000 dollars will bind the agreement.

Fitzsimmons

Angling Returns Mixed Over Holidays With Big Rangitata Catches

Anglers visited favourite pools during holidays but trout were scarce. A two angler bag of 16 was reported, while Mr T Bleck secured a 16 pounder and a 9 pounder at Rangitata mouth. Herrings bit freely with many caught.

T. ‘Bleck Rangitata

Inadequate recreation drives New York crime study

Dr Frederick C. Howe reports that lack of wholesome leisure spaces leads to juvenile delinquency. He cites records showing arrests from street play and notes girls face fewer outlets then boys. He argues public school plants could offer proper education and recreation to reduce crime.

New York Board of Estimate Frederick C. Howe People’s Institute Howe Bouso

Chamberlain's Cough Remedy Praised by Perth Family

Mrs Alice Morrison reports Chamberlain's Cough Remedy eased her children Horace and Gwen's difficult breathing during colds. She states a dose now prevents sleepless nights and keeps the cold from worsening. Sold by chemists and storekeepers in Perth.

Chamberlain Alice’ Morrison Care Wigeerald Perth Horace Gwen Chad

Xmas Eve at His Majesty's Theatre Showcases Mild Films

The Ashburton Borough Council approved a special Xmas Day screening featuring scenic, industrial, and dramatic shorts. Highlights include Ruth and Boaz, a vivid Pathoscenic Alps sequence, a humorous Kittens study, Rome views, and Her Grandfather, with audiences enjoying a well-balanced, family-friendly program.

His Majesty’s ‘Theatre Ashburton Ruth and Boas Ruth Boaz Naomi Moab Jordan Land of Israel Bethlehem Rome Cresara Colosseum Tiber Leen

The Tiger Lily film reels at night in Florence tale

A new screening features The Tiger Lily where Cleo Movin, Paris ballet star, joins a villa plot near Florence. Hidden identities, jealousy, a tiger, a killing, and a dramatic finale unfold as Nina and Cleo clash with lovers and a wary Morin. Other shorts include Gammont Graphic and Starved Out.

Cleo Movin Maibre-Le-Ballet Opera Paris Henri Mordia Morin Nina Cleo Florence Elbert Lamereux Sidney Bretton Villa Sidney Bretton Prince Tiger Lamereux

Pasque Pierrots to Perform at Theatre Royal Tonight

The Pasque Pierrots headlined by Sydney Brett present a carnival programme of melodies novelties and rag time sketches. The show promises refinement and variety with songs, sketches, comedy duos, trios and burlesques. Box office opens for day sales and seat reservations.

Theatre Royal Pasque Pierrots Sydney’ Brett

American woman smuggler seized with jewels and trunks

Mrs Kay Van Alien Griswold an American who married a Jinglishman arrived in Jingland with 25 trunks and a maid. Customs found a 2000 pearl necklace concealed on Griswold and diamond pendants worth 5000 in the maid’s belt. Authorities seized all valuables and trunks amid her protest and planned appeal to the British consul.

Kay van Alien Griswold Jingland Griswold

Chika Celebrated for Fine Quality and Design

A fragment notes a small fob and its celebrated maker Chika. It highlights “the finest” quality with blend of exquisite colouring and design in the item.

RHEUMO Advertises Cure for Uric Acid Related Ailments

Medical authorities are cited claiming excess uric acid causes rheumatism gout sciatica and lumbago. The ad promotes RHEUMO as a quick permanent remedy said to remove the excess acid and offers prices of 5d 6d and 4s 6d.

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