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Newspaper
Ashburton Guardian
Location
Ashburton, Canterbury, New Zealand
Date
Jun 17, 1915
Page
3
Southern Cross beat Balkain 30–0 on Domain grounds yesterday with Cross missing two players. Rakaia managed only 10 points as Mr S Thomas refereed the match.
In a vigorous critique Frederic W. Wile argues that optimism on a swift end to the war is dangerous. He asserts Germany’s deep preparatory strength, war-bred population and financial reserves mean a quick victory is unlikely, urging vigilance and sustained effort by Britain.
The Ashburton Miniature Rifle Club fired two matches on Friday. Leading scores were announced with Adi topping the list and others close behind.
The Bogey Bermaline Cup concluded last Friday with Miss C. Vriedlander defeating her opponent two down and Miss M. Smith finishing second six down. A trophy presented by Mel Bullock was contested on Thursday with Miss M. Smith OC securing victory and Miss J. Digby finishing second.
The new programme at His Majesty's Theatre features the American film 413 a remarkable drama about modern snupering methods with a love story. A railway smash scene drops a train down a 50 feet embankment. The bill also includes Duke Kahanamoku at Wellington The Man in the Vault The Latest Topical Gazette Performing Bears and two additional comedies.
The Plimmer-Hall Comedy Company reappears at the Theatre Royal in Ashburton on Saturday with A Message from Mars. Star cast includes Harry Plinmer as Horace Parker Winter Hall as the Martian visitor Latham as the Tramp Vivian Edwards as Arthur Dicey Stavely as Constable X Ena Shanahan Minnie Templar Alice Holroyd Aunt Martha Majorie Leper Mrs Clarence. box plan at The Bristol Piano Company for seating.
A meeting of the Women’s Christian Temperance Union at the Presbyterian Church in Tinwald saw strong attendance. Mrs J C Mill presided as Miss Powell the Dominion organiser established a branch and officers were elected including President Mrs Stevenson and secretaries. The Kitchoner Pledge campaign was launched and several members were initiated with two cradle-roll babies enrolled.
An words promote Baxter's Tung Per server and Nazol as quick reliefs for colds and sore throats. The ad extols Woods Great Pepper mint Cure for coughs, urging Britons to keep bottles on hand during illness and to save money with the best value options.
A testimonial from Mrs A King of Foxton NZ praises Comstock's Nerve and Bone Liniment used with Dr Morse's Indian Root Pills. She reports her daughter suffered rheumatoid pain until four bottles relieved symptoms, with no return since. The company sells from 3s 6d per bottle or post paid by The W L Comstock Co Wellington NZ.
Advice claims bad circulation causes chilblains and outdoor exercise helps. External application of Chamberlain's Pain Balm is said to relieve itch and prevent chilblains. Sold by chemists and storekeepers.
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