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Newspaper
Ashburton Guardian
Location
Ashburton, Canterbury, New Zealand
Date
Jun 20, 1911
Page
2
Notice states J M Wilkie associates with Drs Sandstein and Haskins at University of Pennsylvania Philadelphia. He offers dental care at Arcade Chambers opposite Mail Office with latest electric appliances for fillings crowns bridges inlays and other dental work. Moderate fees. Hours 2 to 4. Telephone 184.
The correspondence page notes a letter on The Benefits of No-license will be published when space allows. It acknowledges the reader's input but declines to print it immediately. GQ. B. Nicholls, Dunedin.
Lismore Smithy business offers the freehold property and blacksmith wheelwright and painter’s shop at Lismore. 25 acres include dwelling house five rooms blacksmith shop eight fire areas gas lit shop and house. Branch leasehold shop at Ruapana. Owners retire to farming and set a low price. Licensed land broker.
The notice recalls J M Cambridge who arrived in New Zealand years ago as dispenser to Doctors Turnbull and Doamer in Christchurch. He has long provided dispensing services and stays up to date with new drugs. It invites readers to bring prescriptions for faithful service and high quality medicines.
Crown Clothing Mfg Co Ltd promotes Crownall boxed suits as a stylish, well finished alternative to tailor made garments. Advertisers claim broad size range and price variety with repeat orders from satisfied customers. Christchurch based with East Street agent for Rdburton District.
The article discusses the June 1911 decision by the Executive Council led by the Governor to uphold the death penalty for Maori youth Tabi Kaki, amid arguments on race, education, justice, and deterrence. It compares with the American murder degrees system and calls for reform and moral training to prevent such crimes.
Timaru collects funds for Home Rule. Farmland sold in Willowbridge at 60 per acre to North Canterbury buyer. Paeroa thefts. two engine-cleaners aged about nineteen arrested and property recovered. Dairy company losses blamed on butter fat costs and high expenses. Cadet and territorial registrations show totals across Otago and Southland. Open winter aids Ashburton sheep runs. conditions improve. American traveler Frenk Mikulee’s world voyage recounts. Auckland sleepwalking incident. hospitalized worker. Auckland mayor argues against exhibition until drainage system improves city order. Yaldhurst trotting horse theft lacks criminal case due to sale avoidance. Band of Hope meeting disrupted by a few boys. calls for parental action or police involvement.
Arrangements for Thursday's proceedings are complete with weather a concern. Local yards work double shifts to meet demand for Invincibles and ordnance amid patriotic parades. A second hare hunt near Cairnbrae and Lyndhurst drew many followers, with several named hares and riders noted. The Methven hunting scene grows in popularity as frost and changed skies shape the weekend forecast.
A Dominion newspaper laments literary theft after Saturday’s piece on a new railway regulation about liquor packages carried as freight. The writer accuses Christchurch specials of reprinting the article without acknowledgment, calling the act improper and urging proper credit.
Somerfield School Committee recommends Mr J McLeod Hampstead as headmaster and Miss S Adams Sydenham and Miss Picken Tai Tapu as assistants. Other items note political tours, probate grant to John Woods widow, a water main blowout on Cameron Street, a hospital ward changes, Hinds Presbyterian Church anniversary services, and a car sale advertisement with several models and driving lessons.
The Royal Picture Company advertises a complete change of pictures at the Theatre Royal tonight with a 2 30 Saturday matinee. Every child attending will receive a Coronation souvenir.
The Ashburton United Band of Hope held its monthly assembly at the Theatre Royal with a good turnout of juveniles and adults. Mr W. J. Brown chaired as boys and girls took the platform under Mr W. E. Watson’s direction. The program featured dusts and dialogues by Band of Hope members and end with a benediction and the National Anthem.
Ashburton ladies credit Warner's Rustproof Corsets for comfort and support, with local drapers keeping up-to-date with Warner's latest designs. A reader notes the 410 model in circulation and the fashion appeal in town.
The quarterly Ancient Order of Foresters No 6729 meeting at Orange Hall approved sick pay for two members and passed receipts totaling £86. One candidate was received and officers were elected with W Meaclem as Chief Ranger and E Hyde as Senior Beadle among others. A social hour followed with toasts and songs before ending with Auld Lang Syne. The Ashburton Druids met in Masonic Hall with a visiting address on Amalgamation and sick dues approved, then the lodge was erased by the Arch Druid.
A monthly gathering of the Ni Des perandum Lodge (Past Grands of M U 16 C F) met last evening at Theatre Royal lodge-room. President W E Dolman presided. after routine business, a social and match followed with Loyal Ashburton Lodge, which they won by a few games. Refreshments, songs, recitations, and gramophone selections by Bro C Beech filled the evening.
Auckland reports a warrant fixes Tahi Kaka's execution at Mount Eden Gaol at 8 tomorrow. The sheriff informed the prisoner as he wrote in his cell. Officials from Wellington supervise final arrangements for the death while appeals and mercy requests circulate from Otage Trades and Labour Council and local leaders.
After threats of rain, light showers fell last evening and today is dull and showery with a likely heavy downpour. The Goro nation festivities hinge on weather as rain now aids agricultural needs and sunshine is desired. Mr Bates forecasts unsettled, cloudy conditions with northerly winds and falling glass.
Report on the Great Race Across Europe with £20,000 prize and routes through Paris Brussels London Liege Utrecht and London. A deadly crash at Chateau Thierry kills Len dren amid a crowd of about seven hundred thousand as others race to the next stopping points. The event organized by The Standard and Le Journal in collaboration with Dutch aviation committee.
London dispatch reports thirty Roman Catholic working boys in a Edinburgh home fell ill from an irritant poison. One boy died and several residents nearby are ill. Authorities suspect tainted milk as the source of the outbreak.
A thousand seamen and firemen at Hull strike, while Scottish shipowners Allan and Donaldson concede raises. Several London owners also grant concessions. The Times notes a complete victory could raise average pay by about £10 yearly per man, adding £1,375,000 to annual British shipping costs.
Sir Joseph Ward urged non party politics in imperial affairs during a luncheon at the Constitutional Club. He praised Mr Balfour's Empire vision and warned Dominions must be educated to act together in great imperial questions and support the Motherland in trouble.
At a luncheon in London on June 1 Lord Rosebery presided over 54 overseas premiers and British MPs. Sir Wilfrid Laurier Sir Joseph Ward and others attended as Rosebery urged the empire to dream of a federated, united Parliament while noting defensive preparations and the benefit of a great empire and republic working together.
Fragmentary report from The Press Association cites a billiards match in London involving Gray and Inman. The piece hints at disputes and authorities debating results and handling of crystalate balls, with references to Waterloo and figures like Reece Lindram.
The report details chronic chest complaints and notes Woods' involvement in a pepperming incident. Officials report no serious injuries, and investigations continue to determine responsibility and context.
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