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Newspaper
Ashburton Guardian
Location
Ashburton, Canterbury, New Zealand
Date
Jun 21, 1921
Page
2
Frank Keenan stars in Brothers Divided portraying two opposite brothers a mill owner and slave driver and an ex convict whose prison lessons show that kindness outvalues cruelty The film is praised for its moral message delivered without preachiness and for Keenan's compelling performance
The English Pierrots headline a two night season at the Theatre Royal Ashburton starting Saturday. The company, with Lilian Colenzo Ira Crossley Chas Lawrence Lieutenant Warrington and Leslie Austin, presents opera excerpts humor sketches quartets solos dances and novelties. The Auckland run drew praise for its musical strength and comedy. Box plans are at The Bristol.
Joe Tuck of Selby Yorke narrowly escaped death when a pile of oak trees toppled and trapped him under 30 tons near sawmills. A girl raised the alarm, 25 men freed him, and he was found unconscious but unharmed.
An early 20th century advert touts Nazol as a potent germicide that fights influenza and cold symptoms. It urges mothers to give Nazol to children on sugar and even sprinkle it on a baby’s pillow for protection.
Wellington reports that the Finance Act will now definitely require prosecution of any public servant guilty of misappropriating public funds. Acting Prime Minister Sir Francis Bell cited an instance with the Auditor General overpowering unauthorised expenditure, and stressed stronger safeguards. public stores will come under firmer control while accounting honesty remains paramount. Mr Wright of the Public Service Association noted the issue will be revisited in conference, with emphasis on upholding the service’s honour and credit.
A Bayswater ceremony described by the Sunday Pictorial featured a man in black and crimson officiating as the couple, My Cuthbert Harry Clark and Miss Mary Bridget Eyres, sat in easy chairs and pledged vows without obedience or a traditional personal attendant. The homily framed marriage as an ethical, religious and practical union.
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