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Newspaper
Ashburton Guardian
Location
Ashburton, Canterbury, New Zealand
Date
Jul 07, 1913
Page
6
At a Rochester Diocesan Conference Rev. W. A. Carroll notes rising public school attendance eroding religious practice. He cites Christian boys at public schools treating religion as mere name or birth accident and urges home and school efforts to foster genuine faith and early confirmation.
The Rev Arthur Lucas and the Rev H J R Marston discuss religion in public schools. Lucas argues the atmosphere is sweeping and opposed to strict church teaching, while Marston contests the idea it is thin or enervating. Both note parental expectations and long term trends.
A collage of aphorisms emphasizing that ignorance and selfishness cause social misery and that freedom lies in service not gain. It urges tolerance, kindness, and sympathy over self righteousness, noting the happiness of angels and the value of true criticism.
A humorous exchange features a barber apologizing for a botched cut while a customer insists on paying and demanding action. A youth asks to marry the barber’s daughter, and the father weighs income and willingness to support a wife before blessing the match.
Wellington July 4 shareholders resume meeting and approve increases to shareholding and proxy limits. Vote to amend the Bank of New Zealand Amendment Act 1898 wins. A special board meeting is planned to review actions and dissent. A committee is formed to advise on capital expansion and directors' term set at five years.
London fate July 5 obituary announces the death of the Right Hon Alfred Lyttelton born 1857 eighth son of the fourth Lord Lyttelton. A Liberal Unionist MP for Leamington 1895 1906 he served as Secretary of State for the Colonies in 1903 1905. He later represented St George's Hanover Square and was noted as a fine cricketer.
Mr John Thornton formerly head master of Te Aute College dies at Havelock North after a lingering illness aged 62 announced in Hastings on July 5.
Masterton report states John Fraser aged 49 died suddenly yesterday in Masterton from heart failure. He formerly served as Government Valuer for Wellington and Hawke's Bay and held duties in land assessment and valuation. Funeral details were not released.
The Church of Christ hosted a large audience for a sermon by Pastor J M Kinis on Bible reading in schools. He cited Paul's second epistle to Timothy urging to preach the Word and warned against mixing doctrine with human philosophy. The talk defended maintaining scriptural teaching over state school faith curricula, urging unity in preaching the Word. The choir, led by J Readhead, performed an anthem before the sermon.
Wather Bernard Vaughan relates an incident in Paris where a suffragist accuses him of opposing women’s liberty. Vaughan counters that the army cannot be right until they grant greater child and family rights. Regent Cigarettes ad promotes free gifts and a catalogue offer.
An early call promises a handsome return in a brief business notice. The message closes with a faithful sign-off Yours faithfully indicating a formal follow up.
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