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Newspaper
Ashburton Guardian
Location
Ashburton, Canterbury, New Zealand
Date
Jul 12, 1909
Page
3
The Star of Ashburton Loyal Orange Lodge held a parade from the Orange Hall to Primitive Methodist Church in regalia. Rev I Liddell preached on Orangeism and Protestant succession, contrasting lodge oaths with other societies and warning on changes to school history teaching.
Evangelist F W Greenwood urged Bible in schools at a Sunday meeting at the Church of Christ. He argued for early spiritual training from childhood, criticized state curriculum for neglecting moral formation, and pressed for Bible study within State education. The Ashburton Guardian articles were cited to support weekly religious schooling.
The death of George Frederick Samuel Robinson Marquis of Ripon was announced in London. The long serving politician and Viceroy of India held key posts including Secretary of State for India and Lord President of the Council. He converted to Roman Catholicism in 1874 and later served as Grand Master of the United Grand Lodge.
The piece recalls Lord Ripon’s unpopular rule among Anglo Indians and favor with natives in Bengal and Bombay amid debates on reform. It links his 1886 and 1892 roles to Gladstone and Campbell-Bannerman governments, then notes the death of Masterton magistrate W. P. James at age fifty-six and his Wellington burial set for Tuesday.
In London on July 10 the Australians defeated Worcestershire by an innings and 111 runs after rain delayed play. Australia scored 389 with key contributions from Macalister Trumper Gregory and Noble, while Worcestershire were bowled out for 126 in their first innings and 89 in the second. Armstrong led the bowling for Australia with five wickets and Cotter claimed four for 50 as fielding and bowling dominated the match.
Notts beaten by innings and six. Essex draw with Australia. Surrey, Worcestershire, and others see losses or wins in a long schedule. England, Cambridge, Oxford University, and Yorkshire feature in draws or decisive outcomes amid the 1930s cricket tour notes.
A short testimonial extols Ayers Cherry Pectoral as a reliable remedy for coughs colds and throat and lung ailments. It claims sixty years of use by all ages and asserts the absence of narcotics or poisons. The ad warns readers to avoid cheap substitutes and credits Dr. J. C. Ayer & Co. Lowell Massachusetts.
Professor Alfred Manes of Berlin touring in Wellington compares New Zealand’s social laws with Germany. He notes old age pensions and women’s franchise in practice here, wonders about hours of work and recreation, and asks how eight hours work and eight hours rest affect society and trade. He criticizes beer politics and questions liquor regulation while praising experimental democracy. The Do minion July 8.
A testimonial from Mrs Black of Ashburton praises Doan's Backache Kidney Pills for backache and kidney symptoms. She details pain from lifting, radiating to legs, and notes her husband remains well after using the product. It urges readers to seek kidney care and buy from Foster-McClellan Co. guidance.
Universal Go-carts announces a sale offering a Hitlertown Quilt to every purchaser. Fifteen go-carts in stock from the latest pattern finished in new art shades. Inspection invited.
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