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Newspaper

Ashburton Guardian

Location

Ashburton, Canterbury, New Zealand

Date

Jun 18, 1913

Page

3

Everyday Round Up Diet Offers New Tastes

A local shopper notes the Everyday Round Up Diet items to break monotony. The list includes Defiance Is Jars at 1s 6d, Olé Port Jars at 1s 6d, Little Welsh at 1s 8d, Moose Factory Semolina packets, Cyeas and Blackwell's Oxtail Soup at 1s 9d, Desiccated Soups Beatil Celery at 6d, Gillard's Pickles at 1s ad, and Shereef Coffee at 1s bettle, encouraging trial of changes.

Ogne Defiance Weisleydale Moose Factory Blackwell Symington’s Gillard Garland

Nutritious Tonic Promoted for All Ages

An advertisement touts a nutritious tonic as valuable for men women and children and urges readers to obtain a bottle today.

Have a Great Variety of the Best English Confectionery

A local confectionery offers a wide selection of English and colonial sweets for parties, concerts, and all events needing treats.

Phases of the Moon for June appear in almanac style

The page lists moon phases for June with dates and times. It notes First Quarter on June 12, Full Moon on June 19, Last Quarter on June 27, and times around 11 a.m. for the last phase. Various cryptic codes accompany the entries, likely page or column markers.

World Rowing Championship Entry For July Race

Harry and Pearce paid the savondi deposit for their race entry at the world championship held in London. The July event awaits their participation as preparations continue.

London Harry Pearce

Kilginscroth and Von Iissing Triumph in Paris Doubles

Kilginscroth and Von Iissing defeated Prottgheim and Wilding in the hard nee doubles championship with scores 7-5, 0-6, 3-6, 8-6. The match occurred in Paris on June 17 as part of the lawn tennis event.

Paris Kilginscroth von Iissing Prottgheim Wilding

Local Association Elects Secretary and Plans Ploughing Match

At a special meeting of the association Mr J J Stone was elected secretary amid a planning sub committee for the ploughing match to be held on August 7. Dr MacDonald agreed to lend his paddock opposite the Domain for the event.

A. Murray J. J. Stone C.T. Middleton Mac- Donald

Haka tere Art Union Committee Meeting Report

The Haka tere Art Union held a committee meeting last night chaired by Mr H. R. McElrea. Present were Messrs W G Flillter, J Clifford, C McConachie, T Slade, M J Moriarty, and C Thomas secretary. A rough balance sheet showed receipts of £150 and expenditures of £70 with an approximate profit of about £80. Accounts passed for payment. Secretary instructed to thank prominent helpers and votes of thanks to chairman and secretary carried by acclamation.

Hakatere Art Union H. R. McElrea W.g.flillter J. Clifford C. McConachie T. Slade M.J. Moriarty C. Thomas Art Union

Williams Faces Gray in Sydney Billiards Match

Williams, who receives 2000, has contested a 16 000 up match against Gray in Sydney on June 17.

Sydney Williams Jay

Ashburton Trotting Club committee meeting summary

The Ashburton Trotting Club committee met last evening with H F Nicoll presiding. They reported the recent race meeting a financial success and approved payments to the Municipal Brass Band and a grant toward band funds. The Ground Committee was authorized to inspect the course and make improvements, and arm badges for riders and drivers were approved for next meeting. Seven new members were elected and £1128 7s 1d was passed for payment, including £765 for stakes.

Ashburton Trotting Club H. F. Nicoll I. B. Robilliard A. Bray Rt. Curtis D. and J. McDonnell JW. Anderson Municipal

Otago Pro Vincial Boxing Final Results

In Dunedin on June 17 the Otago Boxing Association Pro Vincial Championship finals were decided with G Mathewson defeating E Smith in heavyweight J Munro beating M Manis in light weight A G Gsoper defeating G Davis in saddleweight G Smith defeating P O Farrell in bantam P Lorrie defeating A Goodwan in featherweight and J J Withey defeating H McPhee in welterweight.

Dunedin Otago Boxing Association G. Mathewson E.-. Smith M. Manis A. G. Gsoper G Davis G. Smith P. O'Farrell P. Lorrie A. Goodwan J. J. Withey H. McPhee

Ashburton and Old Boys lineups set for weekend football

Ashburton Football Club names its XI for tomorrow’s match with Rakaia led by Betts Moriarity Hyland Lindsay and Reeves among others. Old Boys field a side against Springburn in the Dome with Steele Richards McDonald and McClure in the lineup plus several emergencies. Southern Cross third grade teams up against High School with Tervis and Ter vis among listed players and emorge ncies.

Ashburton Rakaia J. Betts M. Moriarity J. Hyland R. Lindsay W. Doveo P. Irewa L. Flopkins L. Fowke N. Stephens E. Reeves OC. Stills T. Tusty Cl Williams A. Moore W. Lennon Old Boys A. Lemmon J. Clark

Is the youth of to day too much given to sport

The St Stephen's Literary and Debating Society held a largely attended weekly meeting. A debate on Is the youth of to day too much given to sport was led by F W Watt for the affirmative and G I K Dee for the negative. The negative won the vote 10 to 8 after several speakers argued the case. Supper followed before adjournment.

F. W. Watt W' Digby G.' IK. Dee I. Cowan

Better Cough And Cold Remedy Claim

Advertisement extols Hean’s Essence as a home remedy for coughs and colds. It promises concentrated medical ingredients, simple mixing, and savings, claiming superior effect to high priced alternatives. Available 1/6 bottle through chemists grocers or post free from Hean Chemist Wanganui.

Hean Wanganui Ilean

Bar ing Square Debating Society Open Night Draws Candidacy

The Bar ing Square Young Men's Literary and Debating Society held its first open night. A parliamentary election was the topic with candidates Government R Jones Liberal G Jobberns Labour A McClure Jr Independent F H Broom Socialist H Beaumont. After questions, a supper, and a ballot, Government won with Independent runner up. Labour Liberal Socialist followed. Mr W H Higgins presided.

Baring Square Young Men's Literary and Debating Society Goverment R. Jones G. Jobberns A. McClure, Jr F. H. Broom H. Beaumont W. HL. Higgins

Ashburton Catholic Club Meeting Debates Guardians Issue

A large Ashburton Catholic Club gathering last evening saw Mr M J Moriarty preside and lead a lively discussion on the Guardians issue from the previous Monday. Mr G Smith received a prize for his euchre tournament victory during the event.

Ashburton Catholic Club M. J. Moriarty G. Smith

Girls' Friendly Society Social at St Stephen's

Members of the St Stephen's branch held a social evening in the schoolroom with about 30 attendees. The program featured musical items, parlour games, and a competition, followed by supper and the group singing Auld Lang Syne before dispersing.

Girls’. Friendly Society St. Stephen’s

Burton Ladies Meet Hinds In Ashburton Tomorrow

Hockey fixtures list Burton Ladies against Hinds at Ashburton tomorrow with B Thomas M Johns D Tre J Trethewey J Page and others. Farmers Co operative Hockey Club to face Danks and Professions in the Domain tomorrow. Ran chatea Ladies Blackey Club to play High School in the Jubilee on Thursday with several named players listed.

Ashburton Hinds Ladies I B. Thomas M. Johns D. Tre J. Trethewey J. Page BR. B. Baird D. Osborne McKenzie N. Crawford 1. Smith M. Armstrong E. Marsden Farmers’ Co-operative Smith Fe. Bryant If. Luchanan Tarris ML. Terris Lask Glendening M. Cos R. Hewson Merweneies M. Hyland A. Compton

Golf Handicaps Listed for Medal Stroke Contest

A long list of handicap scores is provided for a forthcoming medal stroke golf event. Players named include D. Wood, Th. W. Cardale, A. Denham, G. de Benshire, Buchanan, H. Findlay, Hart, Cd. Norton, Gwen, C. B. Thomas, Bent, EH Cook, C. K. Cotton, G. Greenwood, TB, W. G. Roberts, AL Robertson, H. oustis, J. RR Burgin, G. TH. Broil Nicoll, R. S. Tart A, Holley, G. Hart, M. W. Digby, H. Gresham, P. S. Crisa, W. Prosser, Dr. Rendle, TON, Reece, T. R. Mowat, De W. Rec- Charge.

Ae Wor D. Wood Th. W. Cardale A. Denham G. de Hs Dbenshire Buchanan H. Findlay Hart Cd. Norton W. G. Roberts AL Robertson H. Oustis Junior Aire J. RR. Burgin G. TH. Broil Nicoll Tart Holley St G. Hart M.W. Digby H. Gresham Crisa W. Prosser Dr. Rendle Ton, Reece T. R. Mowat de W. Rec

Ashburton Ladies' Club Golf Results

On June 11 a 19 hole bogey match for a prize from president Mr Thomas Bullock was won by Miss C Friedlander, 4 down. On June 13 the monthly medal stroke match finished with Miss JD Keith scoring 77 for the nob.

Thomas Bullock

Myers Defends Tour Loan as Independent Liberal

Auckland mp Arthur M. Myers, member for Auckland East, delivered a pre session address on finance. He defended a Tour and a half million loan as Minister of Finance in the Mackenzie Ministry and argued cost for the full period would be lower than the new loan. He said his independent stance last session aimed to best serve constituents. He received a vote of thanks and confidence.

Auckland Arthur M. Myers Auckland East Mackenzie Myers

Palmerston Firm Forms to Work Takaka Marble Deposit

A Palmerston company is forming to exploit marble at Takaka III Sandy Day Nelson. The marble is described as flawless with blue and white coloring and high tensile strength. Intended uses include monumental works and building.

Tt Ig Palmerston Company Takaka III Sandy Day Nelson Tig

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