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Newspaper
Ashburton Guardian
Location
Ashburton, Canterbury, New Zealand
Date
Jun 24, 1921
Page
3
The advertisement lists high quality tea, cocoa, coffee, oats, rice, pasta, biscuits, dried fruits, soaps and household goods with prices. It offers bulk items for large consumers and invites orders during winter months with a 5 percent coupon on cash purchases.
In Naples a consecrated church housing a fifteenth century cedar Virgin statue drew hundreds as worshippers claimed the image opened and closed its eyes. Ecclesiastical authorities formed a special commission to study the phenomena amid mixed expert opinions and reports of pupils changing color under eventide.
Despite poor weather a large crowd gathered in the local hall on Friday evening. The hall featured cosy corners and a fine floor for dancing. Wellman's Band provided music with extras by Miss Halliday and W Rankin and A Rankin. The event showcased the efforts of the young men who organized the gathering and reflected credit on the community.
The Ladies Society held a Question Box session with lively discussion and good attendance. The Men’s Club hosted a junior debate Should Bachelors Be Taxed with a narrow negative vote. A mantlepiece from J McClymont and parallel bars from G Hefford enhance club rooms, with plans for boxing gloves and dumb bells for members.
Rakata residents report Monday night depredations with several households finding clothes-lines stripped bare. Police suspect operations were conducted from a motor car.
The Old Boys third grade rugby team will play this Saturday at 2 45 p m on No 4 ground Domain. Starting lineup Christie Nees Miller M Argyle McCallum Gourdie Cooper Milner Bonnington Stoddart Byrom Hoskens Vesty Moseley Ibbotson Emergencies Dixon Orr
Tokyo reports ceremonies in the Buddhist temple of Horyu-ji at Nara honoring Prince Shotoku Taishi. The procession featured a thousand priests and the British Ambassador Sir Charles Eliot, with Prince Kuni leading incense offerings. Nara, founded 709, faded after 784 as the court moved to Kyoto, revived after 1868.
The annual meeting in the Library presided by Mr T Blackley reported income from subscriptions and maintenance totals with a small debit. The chair noted losses from deaths and departures, praised low subscription costs attracting members, and announced new officers and forthcoming social events with opening day plans left to the committee.
Arthur Pettit, driving a steam roller on a new Hampden Park road in Eastbourne Sussex, saw his three year old son David Gordon Pettit crushed after tumbling from the coal-box at the rear. The father attempted to save him but could not stop in time.
An advertisement promotes Nazol remedies with a slogan about avoiding winter chills. It urges ordering by name and touts imitation refusals and a claimed 60 doses for 6d. The text also notes population figures for Paris and a London survey on compulsory early closing.
Mrs W of Hamilton credits Yann Double Absorption Treatment after two days for relief from years of bleeding piles. She could not sleep due to itching and irritation and says her doctor urged an operation until the advertised remedy offered cure. Write for the new book on piles to the Lady Manager at Zann Proprietary Box 952 Wellington.
An advertisement list highlights Pyeee Hair Lotion as essential for homes with schoolchildren to keep heads parasite free and scalps healthy. It also promotes Noe British Solid Truck Tyres for immediate use and urges contact with Canterbury Farmers Co op for agents. Brewrathe Pills for Ladies by McIntyres are offered as safe and reliable with pricing details.
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