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Newspaper
Ashburton Guardian
Location
Ashburton, Canterbury, New Zealand
Date
Jun 03, 1912
Page
4
Auction notice promises best value with 6d price per item. Ashburton listing highlights 48 pipe shapes and a 40ME quantity deal on silver mounted pipes from Percy.
A man named G Cooke faces drunkenness charges at Ashburton Police Court, with an appearance set for tomorrow morning. The Ashburton Municipal Brass Band will delay Sunday concerts until cold weather ends. The south express was late due to high passenger volume, and extra trains still left travelers short of seats. Cadets fainted during flag salute at the Domain pavilion, prompting seating needs. Arbour Day July 17 is a Dominion government holiday to promote tree planting. The Voice of Labour reports Waihi union restrictions. A Wanganui telegram describes a post office irregularity exposed by a detective. An address to teachers in North Canterbury advocates a tailored system. Masterton hosts a memorable euchre match with a bride who is a merry widow. The Farmers' Friend promotes the Ford Model T at Carson's in Ashburton.
Cable from London reports Prince Albert second son of the King to attend Heidelburg University. Field Marshal Sir George White is in a critical condition. Prime Minister Mackenzie and party travel through Ashburton to Dunedin for Winter Show events and other engagements.
A dense catalog of tobacco and cigarette brands with per pound prices and quantities. Brands include Havelock Diadem Golden Eagle Derby Acorn Old Judge Old Gold Red Jacket Yellow Castle Virgin Gold Capstan and Ting. The list notes 8 sticks or 7 sticks per unit and mentions 2oz tins for several varieties.
The jury awarded £1528 to the plaintiff in the case of Carson v Keeling and Munday for loss of an arm. Detective Gillmore’s extradition bid failed in Melbourne as extradi tion was refused. Farmers' Union speaker William Evans criticizes rivalry among South Canterbury millers and urges a united future for the industry.
The Church of Christ marked the seventh anniversary of its Bible School with large afternoon and evening congregations. Superintendent W. Shearer praised the progress over six months and thanked the teaching staff. Rev. James Ings spoke on Teaching by Symbols using the blackboard to link Bible texts for children. Mr Innes addressed the children in the evening, prompting questions on Biblical history. The choir and orchestra led by J Readhead performed, with Kenneth Smith and Miss Brunton contributing a solo.
Crowds celebrated Empire Day and the King's Birthday with a large procession to the Domain and Oval. 300 Territorials and Cadets led the march alongside the Ashburton Volunteer Fire Brigade with new equipment. The event featured schoolchildren, band units, and local officials, sharing pride in the celebratory display.
Crowds gathered at the Oval for Empire Day with Territorials Cadets and Boy Scouts in formation. The mayor and speakers praised British bravery duty and unity as bands played and the crowd heard calls to living for England and the Empire.
The Temparan Brass Band led by Bandmaster performed this afternoon at the Theatre Royal under special arrangement with the Empire Day Celebration Committee to benefit children. A crowd filled the venue with about half the seats occupied. From 1200 to 1500 children viewed the programme in batches, enjoying the pictures and entertainment.
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