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Newspaper
Ashburton Guardian
Location
Ashburton, Canterbury, New Zealand
Date
Jan 08, 1909
Page
4
A sound claim that tailoring blends customer perception with building material choices to fit wearer needs. The text asserts mastery of the craft and promises satisfaction through careful fit and appearance tailored to each case.
A merchant invites readers to visit the shop for affordable home gifts. The display includes pictures, small tables, palm stands, china brackets, book shelves, cushions, trays, and other useful decorative items. The message emphasizes usefulness, beauty, and small prices to ease selection.
In Gisborne on January 7, five accused faced the court over a hotel disturbance involving Richard Williams. Ringleaders Thomas Kennedy and James Barnes were fined 10 pounds or three months with hard labour. Garrity Carry and Daniel Ross paid 3 pounds each with fourteen days imprisonment in default. Kennedy and Barker were fined 1 pound each and ordered to pay damages.
At Napier Magistrate Court William Robinson was charged with receiving cattle on November 18 at Runanga on the Napier Tanno road, worth £45, knowing they were stolen from Richard Keene and James Reid. He reserved his defence and was committed to the Supreme Court for trial on bail.
Waihi Grand Junction Goldmining Company crushed 8728 tons and refined ore for bullion worth £6138 8d in the period to December 26. This exceeds November’s £5000 from 3769 tons. For 1908 total output reached £70,918 18s 9d, down from £75,882 in 1907, with total mine proceeds to date at £160,545 6d.
A. T. Ngata arrives in Napier by the Mokoia and says he has little to comment on his new ministerial roles. He reveals surprise at being assigned Public Trust and Government Insurance duties and notes pride in Maori Councils formed by Te Aute Students' Association pushing sanitation and Maori health legislation.
At ten o'clock this morning two houses on Manukau road Par nell were razed. The fire started in an unoccupied dwelling under construction for Mrs Gosset and spread to the adjacent house owned by Mrs Hunter. Insurances included builder's risk £30 for Gosset and £250 on Hunter's furniture plus £200 on the house.
The Hastings government paddock tests cost August 21 1907 compare Basic slag with and without potash. Plot outcomes range from 7856 lb to 11001 lb per acre, with slag and potash giving the highest yield. Observers warn lessons are limited. farmers should not overinterpret results and must weigh economic timing and drought resilience.
A Harper's Weekly poem reflects on sleep as a spiritual path back to God. It describes sleep as a sanctuary away from daily fret and noise where the soul rests and is renewed by divine mercy and rest.
Wellington January 7 The Lands Depart ment surveyors push Crown land surveys with about eighty men employed nationwide. Government land purchase officers have recently bought large native blocks in Clifton Ohura and Whangamomona Taupo West and Waitomo Auckland. Kauroa estate near Oamaru of 19000 acres will be offered shortly over 33 holdings. Tawairi Auckland blocks see half the sections taken, while Pipiripiri Hawke's Bay sections largely secured under occupation with right of purchase.
Louis Cohen and the Rev W Evans urged a New Zealand Conservatorium funded by government. The ministers noted the need for a concrete plan and broader agreement among supporters before any grant. A site may be provided by Mr G W Russell, Canterbury College was urged to contribute. The idea aims to reduce foreign payments for exams by establishing local examinations and staff.
A January public meeting in Westport protests the Westport School Committee choice of candidates for principal. The committee initially backed Wake and Hunter, then Harkness, then Wake again, amid disputed notice and resignations. A heated vote followed, with amendments defeated and calls for fresh leadership.
The Primitive Methodist Church annual conference opened at Eden Terrace Church Auckland this afternoon with 76 delegates. Rev Robert Raine of Invercargill won the presidency by a single vote over Rev John Dawson of Wellington. Rev G H Mann was the other nominee. Rev H Holland was elected vice president and Rev John Suthern secretary. The session elected minor officials and committees. the conference continues through Wednesday.
Mr Hubert Bland argues that rude contradiction harms conversation across genders and stations. He contends one should freely express honest differences rather than smirk or acquiesce, as denying views implies contempt of the speaker or one’s own belief in their infallibility.
George Davies launches a new Ashburton sample room offering cash made to measure suits at £2 5s to £3 3s. He guarantees fit with a full refund if not perfect, claims big savings by cash sales, and advertises exclusive Keep-Shape front coats plus new summer lines from top makers.
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