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Ashburton Guardian

Location

Ashburton, Canterbury, New Zealand

Date

Jun 19, 1914

Page

3

Estate of Isaac Farnshaw Worth Nearly Thirty Thousand Pounds

Sydney reports the estate of Isaac Farnshaw valued at £29,840. Racing notes from London cover the Royal Hunt Cup results for 2000 yards with Lie-a-bed ridden by J. Egston and Braxted by T. R. Dewar among the top entries. Laila, dam of Lie-a-bed, is by Desmond-Gold Anchor and Chelsea China by Sterling.

Jame Sydney Isaac Farnshaw London Feather Bed Laila T. R. Dewar Braxted Forfarshire Joel Polymelus Honeybird Honeybird, 3Yrs .Lie-a-béd Rominance Golborne Haydock Park Warwick Newbury Desmond Gold Anchor Plebeian Chelsea China Sterling

Rugby draw ends with late decision in Methven match

Old Boys am Dailey and Rhates for Southern Cross scored in a six six draw. Methven failed to reach on time and were awarded the match after waiting until 4.5 pm. A seven a side practice followed and Rakala appeared for a trial game.

Rakala

Clergyman Acquitted After Kiss Scandal Trial

Dr Jacob Price of the Methodist Episcopal Church faced an ecclesiastical court in New York over an alleged improper kiss with a female parishioner. The court acquitted Price and restored him to his former charge, noting kisses depend on context and participants.

Jacob ‘Price Methodist Episcopal Church In America Aig New York Gentleman Dr.Price Dr. Price Price

Handicaps Declared for New Zealand Horses in Melbourne

The Melbourne meeting lists handicaps for Grand National Hurdles and Grand National Steeplechase. Obi leads the hurdles on 22lb gain, Conn the Shaughraun 10 stone 2 pounds, Mere 9 stone 10 pounds. For the steeplechase Van Guard on 12 stone 5 pounds, Paymaster Slat 9 pounds, Whakarewarewa 10 stone 11 pounds.

Melbourne New Zealand Obi Conn Shaughraun Vanguard Paymaster Slat Whakarewarewa

Hawke's Bay Jockey Club Ends Winter Meeting at Hastings

Hawke's Bay Jockey Club concluded its winter meeting at Hastings after two days of fine weather and strong attendance. Totalisator turnover reached £16,615 this day, £30,780 over two days, with £27,211 the prior winter meeting. F Pritchard riding Mount Wieston a was suspended three months for interference with Ngarua after stewards heard Oliver and L Wilson. Concluding results: Ladies Necklace Banian 1 Settler 2 Bransfield 3. June Steeplechase Dxatic 1 Kauroa 2 Str Lethe 3. Hiatek Race Portraiture 1 Pursefilter 2 The Summit 3. Fine Handicap Day Fly Amber and White 1 Ngarua 2 3. Won by small margins. times noted.

Hastings Hawke's Bay Jockey Club F. Pritchard Mount Wiestona Ngarua Oliver L. Wilson Red Book Pritchard Banian Bransfield Raukawa Imin Amber

Germany Not to Compete in Davis Cup

Berlin June 18 Germany officially announces it will not compete in the Davis Cup in July.

Germany Berlin

Invercargill Boxing Championship Opens With Close Dives

In Invercargill on June 18 the Boxing Association tournament began with bantamweight P O Farrell of Dunedin defeating G Martin of Invercargill. Dunedin’s D McGregor beat H B Owen of Invercargill, P O Farrell again defeated P Torrie of Dunedin. Invercargill’s M Donovan beat D N Fergie of Mataura, N Naylov of Invercargill beat Dick. Olsen of Bluff defeated D Leckie of Dunedin. W Styles of Invercargill beat E Gault of Invercargill.

Invercargill Invercargill Boxing Association P. O'Farrell Dunedin G. Martin D. McGregor H. B. Owen P. O’ Farrell P. Torrie M. Donovan D. N. Fergie Mataura N. T. Naylovi Invercare Marks Capreding Olsen Bluff D. Leckie W. Styles Unvercargill E. Gault

New Zealand Rugby Union Names Cockroft South Island Captain

In Willington on June 18 the Management Committee appointed Cockroft captain of the South Island team for Saturday. Letters discussed alleged breaches of the amateur rule. Poverty Bay asked about suspending a League player not officially suspended. Decision: local unions suspend and report breaches to the New Zealand Union. Wellington sought a pre Australia test match with the New Zealand team, to be arranged if possible.

Willington New Zealand Rugby Union Cockroft South Island Poverty Bay Ealand Union Wellington Union New Zealand Australia

Ashburton Match: Old Boys Defeat Southern Cross in Rain

In Ashburton yesterday Old Boys beat Southern Cross senior tens amid wet conditions. Forward play dominated but neither side displayed strong football as Southern Cross failed to match their prior form and Old Boys remained largely outclassed.

Oxo Boys Soaremen Cross Ashburton Southern Cross Rakiia

London by Day and Night Chief Picture At His Majesty's Theatre

The packed house applauded the film London by Day and Night at His Majesty's Theatre last evening. It offered a comprehensive view of London landmarks from Drury Lane to Nelson’s column and Trafalgar Square, with scenes of Parliament, St Paul’s, the Mansion House and the Embankment. The program was well received and will be repeated tonight.

London His Majesty's Theatre Drury Lane Parliament Trafalmar Square Nelson Strand Piccadilly St. Paul's Cathedral Ludgate Hill Ornet Bank of England England Lloyds Thames Embankment Pol Tower Bridge

Fifth annual Ashburton Co operative Association dance delight

The fifth annual Ashburton branch New Zealand Farmers Co operative Association dance drew 80 to 90 couples at Theatre Royal. Terris Band played well. M s C officiated. supper organized by Mrs Macklen. Hall decor praised. stage set as drawing room. Committee members praised for hard work. dancing until about 2.00 a.m.

Ashburton New Zealand Farmers’ Co-operative Association, Limited Royal Terris Messrs R. Jilliott E. Seales Brophy M.’s C R. Marsden R. Hodgson R. Eliott J. Brown

Nazol Proclaimed Effective Cold Remedy Advert

An advertisement touts Nazol as the latest English remedy for colds. It promises quick relief for head chest or throat symptoms and claims the warm fire-like comfort of wartime style glad hands.

Gold Bracelets and Earrings Discounted at Somerset Corner

Overstocked displays feature J Allen and Allen family names with deep markdowns on GOLD BRACELETS and EARRINGS across multiple values from 40s to 100s. Pendants and necklaces also reduced as part of Special Discounts at The SOMERSET CORNER.

J. J. Allen J. E. Allen J. F E. Allen J. E Allen Q. Allen J. Allen Somerset Gorner

Strange Burial Rites of Ibitio People Described by Talbot

Mr BP Amaury Talbot of the Nigerian Political Service lectured in London on the Ibitios region near the Gulf of Guinea. He described ancient rites, burial processions led by the bravest widow, and the blend of Juju and witch doctor beliefs among a sizable Negro stock.

BP. Amaury Talbot Nigerian Political Service L Andon Ibitios Gulf of Guinea Lughast Auppérel Alk

Heans Essence Praised by Mrs Ellison in Wanganui

Mrs J Ellison of Wanganui endorses Hean's Essence cough remedy noting it is the only cough remedy used at home. She states one bottle makes a pint of family cough medicine and saves money, urging consumers to get Hean's only.

Hean

Regent Cigarettes Gift Scheme Announces 60 Presents

Regent Cigarettes promotes a Monster Gift Scheme with gift tickets and 60 presents. The appeal invites readers to save tickets and write to the Gift Catalogue at Fox 331 Wellington.

Regent Fox Wellington

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