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Newspaper

Ashburton Guardian

Location

Ashburton, Canterbury, New Zealand

Date

Jul 20, 1908

Page

4

EGS Seeks Continued Support From Ashburton Residents

EGS thanks residents of Ashburton and district for liberal support in the past and seeks a continuation. Messages may be left at W. Pickles West Street for immediate attention. Furniture removal available district wide and goods sent worldwide through N Z Express Company with EGS as local agent. Personal supervision in all cases.

Ashburton W. Pickles West Street de Bert N.Z. Express Company

Church Parade Showcases Ashburton Cadet Units in Service

A volunteer church parade led by the Ashburton County Brass Band assembled at the Post Office and marched to St. Stephen's Anglican Church. The procession included 243 men from the Ashburton Rifles, Guards, High School Cadets, Borough School Cadets, Hampstead School Cadets, and the Fire Brigade, plus retired officers. The Vicar Rev E Whitehouse urged prayers for authority and peace, stressing the era's duty to uphold godliness and honesty amid a strong, peaceful empire.

St. Stephen's Anglican Church Ashburton Ashburton Guards W. BR. Tucker W. A. McAllister P. L. Orr Ashburton High School Iain W. F. Watters St. T. Norris R. Jones Ashburton Borough School J. ©. Purchase North Canterbury M.S. Mitchell South Canterbury E. Whitehouse St. Paul’s Whitehouse Apostle Timothy Paul Edward VII Punch

Bishop Grimes Delivers Sermon At Holy Name

Bishop Grimes conducted the Sunday evening service at the Church of the Holy Name. The church was well filled and attendees showed deep interest in his lordship's discourse.

Church of the Holy Name Grimes

Salvation Army Services At Ashburton Church

Special Salvation Army services were held at the Ashburton Bar racks with Brigadier Albiston Major and Mrs Ross and Star Captain Ward. Large congregations attended both afternoon and evening meetings and heard talks on Christian duties and the impact of lived faith. An inebriates home for women was announced as part of the Army's social work. Brigadier Albiston spoke on the need for genuine Christian influence and criticized professing Christians who do not possess faith. Major and Mrs Ross were praised for their singing and contributions. Brigadier Albiston and Major Ross visit Rakala today.

Ashburton Salvation Army Albister Ross Ward Christ Albiston Army New Zealand Rakala

Critics attack money market and wool price manipulation in New Zealand

In a Financial Statement debate Mr Laurangen condemns efforts by capitalists to trigger financial panic in Christchurch. He cites wool price drops and loan cases as evidence of restricted credit, urging government expansion of Advances to Settlers to finance production with secure securities.

Laurengen New Zealand Christchurch Settlers Department

The Responsibilities of the Rich to the Poor

A correspondent argues rich individuals fail in duty to the poor, cites Biblical passages on wealth and compassion, criticizes clergy for not addressing social inequities, and urges Arbitral boards and charitable actions as remedies. The letter ends with a call for mercy and faith.

Auckland Dental Hospital for the Poor Campaign

Arthur M. Carter argues the Auckland Dental Association should back a centrally located dental hospital with a paid director and a staff of at least 20 dentists offering free service to the needy. He cites charitable work, calls for public funding, and notes overseas precedents as essential for preventing tooth loss and supporting public health.

Arthur M. Carter New Zealand Herald Auckland Dental . Association Auckland Dental Association Ita Auckland Beaillad

Detectives Observe Nightlife in Squalid London Alleys

Two detectives patrol the Haining Street area at night and quietly study the crowd. They pass shuttered hovels and squalid lanes, pausing at hotels frequented by the Crooke area crowd to survey bar patrons before moving on with photographs in hand.

London Haining Street Crooke

Handsome First Class Organs Offered At Low Prices

Opened Lp aA Handsome and Well appointed Shipment of First class 3 PARLOUR AND CHURCH ORGANS Megant Style and Finish Splendid Full Tone 18 Stones event variety in sound. These reed organs are the finest lot imported and offered at the lowest cash prices. No expensive managers to pay hence prices 20 percent lower than other music houses in the colony. Includes Music Stool and Instruction Book with each organ Terme arranged. Be sure to call before buying elsewhere. Any Piano or Organ from the maker at lowest price direct. Inspection invited. 426 A M JONES.

A. M. Jones

TWO TALES OF A CITY ON TE ARO FUTURE DREAMERS

A dreamer on a terrace overlooks a moonlit city with smoke, gardens, and Mount Victoria, imagining power and a bright New Zealand future. In Te Aro a stroller observes a shabby street scene with a pale woman among reddened drinkers, ragged children, and nightly crowds.

Mount Victoria New Zealand Wellington Te Aro Bethel

Parish Volunteers Parade Attendance Stir

Ex volunteer complains at church parade that a fraction of volunteers and bandsmen withdrew, missing the yearly muster for church. He urges the commanding officer to require attendance or have them step away from the procession.

Lurking danger warned by backache cures

A letter from Mr G Pritchard of Lyndhurst describes chronic backache relieved by Dean's Backache Kidney Pills after six boxes, promoting kidney health and urging readers to buy Doan's brand available at 3s per box or six for 46s 9d from Foster McClellan Co Sydney.

Bright G. Pritchard Lyndhurst Aughburton Dean Joan Foster-McClellan Co Pitt Street Sydney Doan’s

F N Motor Cycles Dominate Christchurch Trial

In the Christchurch reliability trial F. N. motor cycles showed clear superiority placing machines across a podium with first second and fourth in the amateur rider class. D Johnston acts as local agent for these motors. A fragment in the text mentions a jury inquiry and a line about Woods Great Pepper as part of a broader, jumbled scene.

Four Lauriston Area Properties For Quick Sale

Four well subdivided properties near Lauriston railway station offer prompt sale. Each has good homestead land, watered grazing, and creps grass roots. Within one mile of station, school, telephone. buildings in fine order. price low with easy terms.

Lauriston Christchurch Railwa Staton Tate

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