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Newspaper
Ashburton Guardian
Location
Ashburton, Canterbury, New Zealand
Date
Jun 01, 1912
Page
6
The World To Day notes the comic side of industrial strikes, recounting hotel waiters in New York and Bordeaux mustering against edicts and napkins. It contrasts with beer drinker protests and recalls British colonial era anecdotes, bridging a century of upheaval.
A survey of historic labor actions notes Glasgow grave diggers demanding shorter hours higher pay and six holidays, with parallels like St Calais hospital refusals to pay burial costs and subsequent undertaker refusals and disturbances. Other cited strikes include Nottingham worm gatherers and Brooks' Manufacturing hobble skirt dispute ending in a minimum wage. The piece ends by anticipating a strike of politicians.
On June 1 anniversaries include Robert Cecil born 1560 Nicolas Poussin born 1594 Sir David Wilkie died 1846 Samuel Lever died 1868. The Chesapeake Shannon naval clash occurred June 1 1813 with Captain Lawrence mortally urging Don't give up the ship as Chesapeake surrendered after a 15 minute fight.
The late T C Williams who died in Auckland two weeks ago recounted the Shannon Chesapeake clash from his father Archdeacon Henry Williams of Waimate Bay of Islands. Williams, a former British Navy officer, commanded a Shannon gun-battery in the action off Boston two years before Waterloo, inspiring a sea song recalling the duel.
The Methven Lodge of Good Templars met in the Methven Library on Tuesday with Bro. I. G. Mangin presiding. One candidate was initiated and the program titled Sisters Surprise was delayed. The Star of the East Lodge Ashburton met in the Orange Hall on Wednesday with Bro. W. Carroll presiding. One candidate was initiated and a ladies singing contest followed, Sister J. Duff taking first prize and Sister C. Jessop second.
A Tinwald Presbyterian Church fund concert was held last Thursday in the Odd Fellows Hall with Rev. James A. Brown presiding. The program featured songs recitations and musical items with many performers including Mrs John Forrester Miss Claridge Miss Butterick Mrs B G Craighead Mr A Clardige Miss Hogg Miss Wilson and the Craighead duo. Mrs Forrester accompanied Miss Claridge and Miss Claridge acted as accompanist for others. Mr Meharry thanked all contributors and organizers and the meeting closed with benediction.
The Loyal Ashburton Lodge of Oddfellows Manchester Unity held its ordinary meeting last evening presided by h.0.C.F. M.A. Bro. G. Silcock N.G. Three members were reported sick one declared off. Two candidates were initiated and a visiting brother placed on the medical peace list. A procession for Empire Day was planned and officer nominations were deferred.
A social at St Stephen's Schoolroom supported the choir prize fund. The program featured choir anthems, orchestra selections, a carol by the choir boys, and performances by Mrs Horace Gates Miss Thomas Mesrs Templeton Tremain A Claridge and H A Gates. Prizes were given for attendance and conduct with special awards for Sidney Simpson Noel Simpson and Astley Turtill.
The Royal Picture Company advertises a Monday 8 o clock screening at the Theatre Royal featuring industrial scenic topical dramatic and comedy pictures for entertainment.
A northern contemporary notes strong crowds at the Town Hall for Professor Everett Norwood the hyponist and Von Arx the conjuror in a two night engagement. The hypnotist seance drew uproarious laughter as residents reacted to tickling suggestions. Box plan and day sales are at H M Jones’s.
A health notice argues pain signals a disordered kidney and liver. It claims Warner's Safe Cure cleanses urinary and biliary poisons, relieving ailments like rheumatism, indigestion, and headaches, and offers bottles in original and non alcoholic forms.
Roslyn Writing Tablets featuring L00 sheets of superior paper and an artistic Rotorua image. Includes a calendar for 1919 and two handsome women. Price sixpence each, available from all storekeepers.
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