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Ashburton Guardian

Location

Ashburton, Canterbury, New Zealand

Date

Jun 14, 1913

Page

3

Out of the ordinary groceries offer healthful meal zest

A local business notices a variety of pantry items to break monotony. Defiance to Jars and Wensleydale Special are priced at 1s 6d, Old Port jars at 1s 6d, Little Welsh at 1s 3d. Colman's Breakfast Semolina packets, Rosa and Blackwell's Oxtail Soup tins, Symington's Desiccated Soups, Gillard's Pickles at 1s 9d, and garland's Gravy Salt 6d tins are advertised with a call to try a change.

Wensleydale Weadlawe Colman Rosa and Blackwell

Lifebuoy Soap touted to destroy tuberculosis germs in wash

A Paris lecture by Dr Poncet and M Miery reports virulent tubercle bacilli in the perspiration of many tuberculosis cases. They urge disinfection of contaminated clothing and separate beds for patients. Lifebuoy Soap is demonstrated as destroying tubercle bacilli in dust and laundry, claimed safe for skin and effective against germs.

Academy of Medicine Paris Poncet M. Miery Tyons B. H. Molesworth F.C.S G.5 Sydney Wharf

Maoris Triumph Over Northern Half at Tamworth

Sydney reports the Maoris defeated the northern half at Tamworth by 28 points in a decisive rugby league match. The result highlighted the Maoris offensive and defensive strengths as the game wrapped up.

Sydney Tamworth

Carpentier and Wells Agree to November London Fight

Georges Carpentier the French champion and Bombardier Wells have signed to fight in November in London for £500 a side and the best purse offered. A likely venue is London with the match attracting boxing interest.

London Georges Carpentier Bombardier Wells

Geraldine Hunt Club Meeting Retains Trotting Events Stakes Raised

A Wednesday night committee meeting resolved to keep trotting events on the programme and appoint two separate handicappers and starters. Stakes were increased across multiple races totaling 800 pounds with several specific raises and a 100 pound addition. The plan includes course improvements and a stewards stand, plus a 10 pound donation to the Hunt via delegate Mr R R Macdonald.

Belfield R. R. Macdonald Geraldine Hunt Club

Miniature Rifle Teams Set To Clash At Oddfellows

The Druids Lodge will send J Harris, Jas Harris, J Parkin, E Healy, J Bartlett, R Stentenson, E Baker, R Mnlnness, H Bowkett, R Fountaine, H O Connor to face the Odd Fellows team led by G Hayes Jr Mushet T Cairns H James H Beaumont W Tucker W Bickerstaff B Baker G Leonard T Corbett and G Bushell on Monday evening.

The Druids’ Lodge the Oddfellows M.A Idros J. Harris Jas, Harris J. Parkin E. Healy J. Bartlett R. Stentenson E Baker R. Melnness H. Bowkett R. E. Fountaine H. O’connor Oddfellows Bros G. Hayes Jr. Mushet T. Cairns H. James H. Beaumont W. Tucker W. Bickerstaff B. Baker G. Leonard T. Corbett G. Bushell

Auckland wild woman second Mrs Pankhurst disrupts drill

A 40 year old female anti militarist breached the wire at the Training College grounds in Auckland. She forced her way to the front of 206 youths under instruction and denounced the drill calling for refusal to parade. She declared she would pay seven fines for her son and refused to yield to authority. The instructor moved the group early and the woman claimed she had routed the whole force.

Auckland Training College Technical College Pankhurst

Ashburton Technical Classes Board Meets with Financial Report

The Ashburton Technical Classes Association board met to receive a bank balance of £316 14s 9d and a £77 8s 6d grant. Donations from Hampstead School, County Council, and others were acknowledged. The director reported new term enrollments and local class expansions, with a motion passing to shift monthly meetings to 3.30 pm.

Ashburton Emy Davis W. H. Colling RB. A. Collins B. Christian Borthwick T.’Mawson W. Watters J. Tucker I’ Pawson TP. Hayes Education Board South Canterbury Farmers’ Union New Plymouth Education Department Canterbury Sheepowners’ Industrial Union of Employers Pawson Mawson Methven J. Hampton W. H. Collins Hampstead School County Council High School Cetee Pannagua

Loyal Ashburton Oddfellows Meet Chooses Officers

Fortnightly meeting of the Loyal Ashburton Lodge of Manchester Unity held last evening presided by Bro R H Davis. Sick pay totaling £9 3s was approved for five members. One candidate was Initiated. Officers nominated for the next term include J H L Mushet as N G and four for V G. District lodges invited attendance at social functions and an official visit planned. The 40th anniversary celebration plan was referred back for amendment.

Ashburton Lodge of Oddfellows Manchester Unity R. H. Davis J. HL. Mushet N-G

Legal point raises NZ business status in canvas case

Auckland June 13. Mr Justice Cooper heard the case Johnson Tarrett and Co Christchurch agents for Richards Ltd Aberdeen canvas manufacturers. Marks and Co Auckland sue over altered fulfilment of three orders. Richards Ltd seek to set aside proceedings arguing they do not carry on business in New Zealand. Decision reserved.

Auckland Justice Cooper Supreme Court Johnson, Tarrett and Co Christchurch Richards, Ltd Canvas Manufacurers Aberdeen Marks and Co New Zealand

Winchmore Band of Hope Holds Monthly Meeting

The Winchmore Band of Hope met at the church on Thursday evening with strong attendance. Rev T R B Woollexall presided as Ashburton Lodge members provided a varied program of vocal and instrumental pieces and Rev C J Saunders delivered a well received address. Prizes for essays on The Mules of Intemperance were awarded to Miss A Addis and Miss F Glassey. Performers included Mr H Williams on mandolin, Miss MS Andrews, Mrs IE Wordsworth, Mr B Sues, Mr TD Greenaway, Miss F Baker, Mrs F Blackwood, Mr W Andrews, Mr F Blackwood, and Mr T Kilworth amid refreshments.

Winchmore Band of Hope T. R. B. Woollexall Ashburton 1 C.G.T. Lodge C. J. Saunders Miss A. Addis Mies F Glassey H. Wiliams MS Andrews IE. Wordsworth B. Sues TD. Greenaway F. Baker F. Blackwood W. Andrews T. Kilworth

Wellington minister hints coal price cut if Liver pool output rises

The Hon. W. Fraser, Minister of Mines, says coal from the Liver pool mine could allow a price reduction to consumers once output grows and costs enable it. He recalls the prior 2s per ton increase and hopes to lower charges by the full amount if demand and supply permit.

Wellington W. Fraser Liverpool

Chronic. Chest 4 the Woods. A Great Pepperpaint.

Chronicling a strange item titled Chest 4 the Woods with a vivid note about a Great Pepperpaint and Gen 1 Sash. The text hints at an artful or whimsical object connected to a generational concept. No further context is provided in the readable fragments.

Understanding Uric Poisoning and Kidney Health

A reader asks about uric poisoning caused by kidney dysfunction. The article explains uric poisoning results from retained blood poisons, caused by diseased kidneys, and notes liver function is closely linked. It promotes Warner's Safe Cure as a remedy that supports both kidneys and liver to treat related disorders.

Q. Te Warner Bright H. WW. Warner .and Co., Limited Melbourne Warner's

Noal Vase Sets With Oxidised Shovel and Hinges

A fragmented notice references vase sets including an oxidised shovel and ornamental handle with hinges. The readable text is garbled, offering limited clear facts about product names or uses.

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