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Newspaper
Ashburton Guardian
Location
Ashburton, Canterbury, New Zealand
Date
Jun 05, 1913
Page
6
The World Today surveys Hampden Cook’s Second Advent book and its claim that Christ’s return occurred in 70 AD. It notes two other views, including a 1873 start of the Millennium, and critiques the soundness of these conclusions while praising the author’s erudition.
The author contends there is no record of Christ’s return in 70 AD and proposes a theory: the saints’ sudden death and translation to heaven erased all traces. He allows for a future coming before a thousand years but deems much speculation. he also rejects the Papacy as the Beast and praises the book as edifying regardless of agreement.
A compact meditation notes that immortality cannot be proven or seen, only believed through faith. It contrasts physical life governed by biology with spiritual life sustained by conjecture, quoting Harold Beebie from Pall Mall Magazine for February.
A conversation unfolds about finding an older boy for a position. Mrs Green questions social tact while Mrs Wyse defines it as becoming familiar with various people without letting them get familiar in return.
The Supreme Court opened a criminal session with two cases disposed of, both acquittals. A Timaru railway parcel office burglary case failed on suspicion. Tomorrow a manslaughter by negligent driving case will be heard against C. H. Besley after a postal cyclist's death. The Grand Jury was urged to weigh charges despite sympathy for the accused.
At Timaru Supreme Court a Mount Somers baker, Henry Gallus, faced a charge of perjury for a declaration about a fire loss dated February 2, 1918. The accused claimed the statement was prepared by his wife. the jury acquitted him after the court heard the insurance valuation and loss details including £466 total value and a £175 policy.
The Manuka brings gear to refloat the Indorabarah including a long wire hawser being spliced to a six ton mushroom anchor made in Wellington. The Terawhiti will depart for the Indorabarah with gear late tonight or early tomorrow morning.
The Public Service Commissioner said notice had been given regarding enforcing the retirement age of sixty five for civil servants. He declined to comment further on how many had reached the age or how the regulation would be applied.
The Auckland No-License Council passed resolutions urging the Legislature to close hotel bars on weekly half-holidays and supported keeping liquor referendum tied to the general election. It endorsed the Dominion Convention's democratic pledges and affirmed the bare majority principle.
Wellington June 4 The Salvation Army Congress began with a public welcome in theArmy Citadel. Commissioner Richards gave a conversazione to officers from across the Dominion. He urged intensely enthusiastic people who see obstacles as challenges to overcome.
A Stanley Victoria reader reports his daughters Nellie and Jessie suffered croup and woke choking. After using Chamberlain's Cough Remedy, they improved, and he recommends a dose at the first sign to quiet them for the night.
In Hamilton on June 4 the Prime Minister said Ruakura State Farm is best for the North Island Agricultural College and that an Agricultural Board with government and farming society appointees will advise on major issues. He noted limited ministerial time for the sector and criticized Franklin Borough utilities. He also mentioned a bill on licensing majorities and pressed ahead with promises.
A deputation met Prime Minister Massey over reduced registry office fees effective this month. New Zealand workers paid 20 000 in fees totalling 3797 pounds and 37 775 employers paid 2786 pounds, with many employers paying nothing. Massey plans Labour Department reports to assess which offices to continue and the proper fee scale.
An advertisable health tip urges readers to cure morning coughs and chest weariness by using Baxter's Tung Preserver. A single bottle priced at 1s 10d is promoted to heal lung tissues and strengthen the system.
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