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Newspaper
Ashburton Guardian
Location
Ashburton, Canterbury, New Zealand
Date
Jun 16, 1914
Page
6
A column surveys the bachelor state arguing many men are needless and immoral if single. It mocks a militant stance against bachelor life and cites Kant on universal law, finishing with a quote from Mrs J C Learned about patient virtue building life’s temple.
A comic piece contrasts two bachelor types. The first is vain and well groomed, basking in female attention. The second is tall and shy, socially awkward and clumsy, causing accidental damage in refined drawing rooms.
A satirical note debates ideal wives from Ruskin’s list and mocks a man who prides order and sameness. The piece contrasts his rigid habits with a cheeky portrait of a man with a hard heart, suggesting matrimony would unleash havoc on his orderly life.
The passage mocks a man who avoids marriage and family, calling him a sleepless solitary wretch. It portrays him as fearful, loveless, and pitiful, while contrasting him with the life of matrimony and social expectations in a satirical Pilgrim’s Progress style.
A blurred reflection asks for clarity during a moment of pause as life stalls. The speaker seeks direction and meaning while circumstances feel blocked and uncertain.
A humorous dialogue scene unfolds with banter about coffee costs spoiled eye and waiting staff. The pair share playful jabs and flirtatious gestures as he compliments her dancing and she tightens her grip on her skirt. The mood remains light and teasing.
A Wellington Council committee urged a conference with the Wellington Chamber of Commerce the New Zealand Society of Accountants and the Institute to push amending the Bankruptcy Act. It echoed 1909 recommendations for central insolvency control trade assignees and stricter record keeping with penalties and landlord claim reforms.
Auckland College engineering classes dispute Senate recognition as an engineering school. Colleges Council seeks legal opinion and plans to appeal to the Senate, arguing the Auckland center's engineering work warrants recognition and potential parliamentary action.
Mr H M Campbell addressed electors at Hastings, defending his land policy while refuting claims about Dr McNab and an Order in Council. The vote of thanks was defeated by a vociferous opposition as the hall filled with interjections and a tense atmosphere.
Hon James Allen spoke to supporters on finances under the Yassey Government, advances to settlers and local authorities, education and defence, with questions raised by attendees. A vote of thanks and confidence drew strong support and notable opposition.
At a large Eltham meeting on June 16 delegates from almost all areas of the electorate supported Mr Willinson as the Reform candidate for the Egmont seat.
The Lochfyne herring dear to many is no longer abundant. The fleet still sails from Tarbert to Invera ray but now catches a smaller poorer fish called feeding herring. Fishermen fear for the season as profits shrink and some men seek work elsewhere.
Regent Cigarettes promote a Monster Gift Scheme with tickets promising 60 presents. Readers are urged to save Gift Tickets and contact Regent for the Gift Catalogue at Box 351 Wellington Now.
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