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Newspaper
Ashburton Guardian
Location
Ashburton, Canterbury, New Zealand
Date
Jun 17, 1914
Page
6
A London vital on the vast market shows a weekly Friday gathering where hundreds sell wares on the streets. A collection of objects reveals a vivid panorama of poverty and humour, illustrating how the poor live amid this massive commercial hub.
An old account details a large market north of London near King s Cross. It notes iron railings, corner buildings, a central clock, cattle and sheep pens, and a bustling, dusty scene with traders and visitors exploring cobbled stalls and dusty treasures on a fine day.
A vivid catalog of decayed items from a wrecked lot includes broken tools, dusty medical instruments, rusted hardware, faded pictures, mouldy books, coal scuttles, old lamps, worn furniture, threadbare bedding, torn saddles, bicycle frames, and assorted obsolete goods. Heavy items feature chairs and tables with missing legs, broken bedsteads, and tattered carpets.
A cautious reflection on market life reveals hardship for vendors and the grim shadows of sales in relics and contraband items. The piece notes scant takings on stormy Fridays and the unseen sorrow of those scraping by at the market.
A quotation notes that the healthy human instinct sustains true morality beyond the fate of church and state, arguing that reason and conscience endure despite institutional collapse. The line attributes belief to Heine and frames morality as eternal despite societal changes.
A whimsical exchange features a real estate agent praising a country’s natural charm while a visitor questions its mere beauty. A playful line at the end asserts a pun on voting, suggesting women voters versus a voter.
London obituary reports the sudden death of Dr. A. Br. Tucker former Bishop of Ueyands. He entered Westminster Abbey cloisters yesterday and died at the Deanery. World and church circles note his long service and final hours in London.
London reports the death of cricketer Alen G Sigel on June 15. The obituary notes his career and ties to the sport.
The notices report the deaths of Alfred Dewing of Nelsons Bros freezing works Gisborne district resident 33 years Jeremiah Pritchard former West Coast licensee at Hokitika Belle Vue Hotel 66 years widow two sons and a daughter Mrs Bernard Harold late county clerk at Reefton and storekeeper died Reefton five daughters and two sons Eugene O Sullivan West Coast resident born 1844 left five sons and four daughters
At the weekly Baring Square Young Men's Literary and Debating Society meeting in the schoolroom last evening five civic candidates debated local government. Chair H A Woolf presided as the candidates presented platforms and answered questions before a running five man vote. Wy Bel and others received thanks as the gathering adjourned.
The usual weekly meeting of the Abburbyon Catholic Club was held with President Purell presiding. Attendees discussed the council’s programme for the coming month and raised questions, some of which were submitted as items for discussion at a legal hearing.
An early 20th century style advertisement complains of nightly coal fires hindering comfort, then promotes Daxter's Sormpo and Quinine Pills to cure bad breath by aiding digestion. It claims improved blood and a toned whole system, pricing a sixpence box and listing Baxter's sales points.
Review of last night’s change program at His Majesty's Theatre highlights three good veenie studies including Aden, a British poet in Arabia, and winter Sweden scenes. Also features Corsica landscapes, a diversion on ficklemindedness, and the star picture Chequered Wooing about two French lovers. Comic films and another drama Tie Cowards are noted as well.
A North Dunedin resident reports lasting relief from indigestion after using Dr Sheldon’s Digestive Tabules. He praises them as a sure cure, noting rapid improvement after two or three boxes and recommends them to others. The tabules, said to digest what you eat, are sold in air tight tins at 1s 6d and 2s 6d by local chemists.
The cinema offers a 3500 feat film London by Day and Night produced over £1000. It lauds kinematographer artistry and shows London's life and landmarks. Box plan is open at the Dresden with seats booking quickly for the premiere night. An added programme features the Liverpool Grand National of 194, with Sunloch's victors in the great race.
Tenders for timber supply for new works were opened with three firms bidding within five shillings of each other. Board members debated conditions and whether to accept the lowest offer as quarrel over process led to an adjournment.
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