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Newspaper
Ashburton Guardian
Location
Ashburton, Canterbury, New Zealand
Date
Dec 30, 1916
Page
4
Fletcher Bros announce a Christmas distribution of thirty prizes in their December Discount Tickets. Tickets printed in red ink on yellow paper grant participation. Participants must return December Tickets by Friday January 12, 1917 to claim the extra presents beyond the usual cash discount.
A long catalog of goods and prices from Fletcher Bros and Moore's store lists teas, sugars, hams, dried fruits, spices, cordials, meats, sauces, desserts, and household items. The notice touts low cash prices, weekly bargains, and a discount ticket with every purchase. It also advertises Triangle Fresh Fish Mart, smoking fish, and the motor car and carriage painting works in Ashburton.
The Ashburton Guardian will not appear on Monday January 1 1917 due to holiday observance and printing schedule adjustments. Local readers advised to check next issue for updates.
Tonight at His Majesty's Theatre and Bundax's Church services held with Baptist rites at 11 a.m. and 7:30 p.m. Local readers are advised of the evening program and church schedule.
A London press view explains that the Imperial Conference should not share foreign policy with Dominions. It cites Asquith on cabinet control and argues Dominions may seek consultation on matters affecting them, notably Samoa, while European affairs remain UK domain.
Local items report scarlet fever at Highbank and scarlatina at Allenton, four recruits attested for the Twenty-sixth Reinforcements, and a draft closing January 4. A fire scare, theft at the hospital, new fever ward plans, and a church parade are noted alongside war morale remarks and civic updates.
Ashburton residents are urged to try Dr Wilson's Regenerator, a British hair treatment now in stock at the local drug store. The product targets grey hair and dandruff with claims of solid merit and no quack elements. Price is eight shillings sixpence per bottle, available through Ashburton’s leading hairdresser.
Akaroa offers the safest sea bathing in the world with no dangers for small children. Under shaded native trees, holidays here promise delight.
The Belgian Relief fund totals up to 1081 pounds 6 shillings 1d with 400 pounds from St Stephen's Church 381 pounds 3d from Mrs Woods's warden party 11 15s from Greenstreet School pupils 3 5s by Mr Munson and 17s from St Andrew's Sunday School Tinwald. The committee keeps the lists open for two more weeks and will publish a full subscription list in the Guardian soon.
The Salvation Army Corps reports a monthly relief collection of £29 8s for Belgians. All funds will be allocated by Salvation Army officers in Belgium to the most deserving without deductions. Adjutant Wain cites special facilities for Belgian work and General Booth’s guarantee of continued relief without extra charges as long as the war lasts. Canterbury total sent forward this month exceeds £600.
Ashburton business people plan New Year celebrations with a patriotic Queen Fete in Timaru on Monday. Special train services will run from Ashburton to Timaru and back, and a morning excursion to Antlerbury Park Trotting Meeting is scheduled with trains from Ashburton and Christchurch to Dunedin later tonight.
December list from Wellington notes Australian troops with several casualties. Died of sickness Private Jenni son and Private Front. Private Hill missing. Private Hughes dangerously missing. Imperial Forces report Died of Wounds Private Jo le on.
Government plans progress on requisition of New Zealand wool clip and meat provision. London approves Home authorities backing this imperial move. MacDonald aims to report next week on indies skins and Board of Trade meat arrangements.
Mr William Steceoe, former chief postmaster at Dunedin and later inspector of post offices, visits Ashburton as guest of Mr Builock. The event highlights a ceremonial gathering and remarks on his 26 years of service in the post office system.
The Government Meteorologist reports moderating to strong northerly winds with rising haze and cloudiness likely after about 24 to 48 hours and a falling barometer. Expect warm, sultry conditions as a change approaches.
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