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Newspaper

Ashburton Guardian

Location

Ashburton, Canterbury, New Zealand

Date

Jun 14, 1916

Page

3

Million Dollar Mystery Seventh Episode At His Majesty’s

Large audience at His Majesty’s Theatre watched a change of programme headlined by the seventh episode of the serial The Million Dollar Mystery The Doom of the Auto Bandits Florence is captured Nor ton the butler plots a rescue The film is described as increasingly exciting Also shown was a Keystone comedy Dirty Work in a Laundry and titles Australia Day Old Jane of the Caiiater Very Rare Companionship Be Pathe Caxotto and Cutey’s Sister.

His Majesty’s Theatre Florence Norton Ford Sterling Sterling Australia Jane Caaietr Pathe

Britain Prepared screens at Christchurch crowds turned away

A wartime film Britain Prepared shown at Christchurch draws large crowds with hundreds turned away each evening. The documentary portrays Britain's naval and military mobilization, Dreadnoughts, battleships, destroyers, seaplanes, and submarines, praised by British statesmen and officials. Reserved-seat box plans will be displayed at Bristol House and His Majesty's tomorrow afternoon until 7.

Britain Christchurch Edajesty sMajesty Hogland Great Britain Mr .Massey Jas. Allen Joseph Ward Bristol Wid

Ashburton Ladies Hockey Team Scheduled to Face Hinds Club

Ashburton vy Hinds will contest a match tomorrow with the Ashburton Ladies Hockey Club listing players J Schneider Fountaine Moreland Vincent Kerr Berry Hopkins Armstrong Box Bremner Helein and substitutes I Fountaine Harrison. The Hinds Club squad includes Anges Chisnall Patterson Patterson Meluness Tilson Hamton McKenzie Hampton Daly and Dwyer with substitutes G Clark P B Stewart.

Ashburton Ladies Hockey Club Hinds Ab Hinds J. Sehneider BR. Fountaine Moreland 2B. Vincent Kerr M. Berry Hopkins M. Armstrong EH. Box J. Helein G. I. Fountaine J. Harrison Hinds Club M.anges I. Chisnall J. Patterson M. Patterson I. Meluness H. Tilson 5. Hamton McKenzie M. Hampton K. Dwyer G. Clark PB Stewart

Empire Problems and Emigration Plans in Australasia

Farewell note from Sir Rider Haggard says his Australasian work is finished and far exceeds expectations. He notes machinery to assist emigration on Empire fines and stresses the Colonial Institute does not tempt families from Britain. Emigrants should find homes where their flag flies and Britons are welcomed to secure a prosperous Empire future.

Auckland Sir Rider Haggard Australasia Elome Ele Colonial Institute Britain Owever

Baxter's Lung Preserver Promises Night Relief

An advertisement extols Baxter's Lung Preserver as a remedy for chest and bronchial coughs and colds. It claims long use and invites readers to buy a bottle for ten pence through storekeepers and chemists, promising renewed vigor and relief from sleepless nights.

Baxter Brg

Society Amateurs Turn to Moving Pictures in Summer

Katharine Russell Bleecker notes that many see moving pictures as the latest craze for society, replacing stage work with amateur photo plays. The article describes rehearsals, lack of stage fright, and urban and resort interest, with socialites staging melodramas and daring outdoor feats for private or charity viewings.

Katharine Russell Bleecker New -York Herald Moving Picture Thio Newport Bar Harbour Lenox Southampton Asbury ‘Park Lake George Club Robert W. Godet Abs Vanderbilt George Day Gould Preston Gibson William K. Vanderbilt I. Livingston Beeckman Hermann Oerricha

Answers to Correspondents About Heans Essence Cough Medicine

In reply to several correspondents we note Heans Essence contains no paregoric or laudanum and makes a pint of cough and sore throat medicine in moments for 2s. A pint costs 2s and is claimed to heal inflamed mucous membranes and ease bronchial distress better than other remedies. Available from chemists or post free via G. W. Hean, chemist, Wanganui.

Hean G. W. Hean Shemist Wanganui

Nazol Provides Instant Relief For Coughs and Sore Throats

Quick's Nazol acts to relieve coughs colds catarrh and sore throat. It offers pleasant intake and claims a single trial proves its efficacy.

Velvet Fashion Sale Promises Deep Discounts

Velvet shop announces a wide stock of new shades and colorized dress materials at greatly reduced prices. Visit the dress department to see the latest arrivals and enjoy lowered prices.

Cail

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