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Newspaper
Ashburton Guardian
Location
Ashburton, Canterbury, New Zealand
Date
Jun 25, 1902
Page
2
June 2b sales report lists Bendigo 7s, Dunstan Lead 3s 6d, Golden River 5s, Junction Electric 13s 6d, North Beach 125 9d and Sailor's Bend 328 6d with varied performance across items.
News from Ashburton reports the coronation postponed due to King Edward’s illness. Extras caused shock as a decora tion worker paused on a ladder upon hearing the news. The public awaits word on the monarch’s condition and possible further operation on the Ring, praying for his recovery and continued reign.
Local notices report postponement of Coronation ceremonies due to His Majesty the King's illness Indefinite postponement affects events across boroughs while offices and libraries remain open as usual. Additional items include changes to telephone listings and local acknowledgments of war medals for Ashburton residents.
A meeting at Petrie's Hotel Arundel last Saturday led to forming the Arundel Gun Club with annual dues set at Gs. Officers elected include President D Fraser Shepherds Bush and treasurer J Lorgelly J Williams named secretary G A Patrick. The committee will meet next Saturday to draft rules. The rest notes coronation bonfire plans and Hollis cycles on display.
Compact news summary notes Andrew Carnegie's library gifts last week totaled £30,000. Other items report on mining sales, auctions, civil salaries, rail land sales, and a traffic of varied notices across New Zealand including munging weather, sports feats, and a Melbourne救 accident rescue.
An inquest at the SM Court Rakaia heard evidence on the death of William Broderick Chandler a 71 year old widower and former seaman who had lived in the district for years. Witnesses noted influenza like illness from which he failed to recover and the jury returned a verdict of death from natural causes noting delayed medical attention and deteriorating kidney and heart condition. The case was conducted by Mr L Oxley with a six member jury led by foreman Mr Morton.
A new brick home for old men under the Charitable Aid Board near Smithfield Road is completed with up-to-date interior facilities. The grounds feature a smoking and day room in a relocated building, a full perimeter verandah, and a brick design with ground-floor access for safe egress. Drainage funnels sewage to a dry gully while rainwater is not separately collected. The water supply comes from a pumped well, and the nearby creek has been redirected to expand grounds by nearly two acres.
Correspondent warns against crowding saplings for Coronation Day trees. Recommends selecting a tall, leader-free English oak, ideally the specimen at the southwest corner of Haring Square, to ensure symmetry and beauty.
A reader criticizes the denial of Mr Joshua Tucker’s plan to bring a coal mine exhibit drawn by a traction engine in the coronation procession. The letter argues public safety concerns pale beside the danger of horses reacting to fireworks and urges inclusion of practical participation.
In a council correspondence letter, E am accuses the Mayor of denying a coal exhibit on a traction engine through East Street citing by laws. He says the Mayor refused to table the request and advised two horses instead, with the Town Clerk noting no prosecution was needed.
Rakaia lists full back P Shep three quarters C Ma W Harvey G Bree five eighth W Iriffs half J Yourke wing forwards Ironsida J Davison forwards Maurice Rigbly G Shannon Taylor H Kennedy Mick Rielly Hurrell and six others. Excel side for Mariyate match at Christchurch tomorrow 11 8 7 with Williams Childy Hillgroya McKenzie Wilkie Buchanan Baker Fage Thomas Stille Sookgon. Players urged to inform captain if unable to attend. TUSSICOURA promoted as throat cure in chemists.
The King underwent surgery on Saturday and is progressing satisfactorily but a recurrence of illness requires a further operation today. A later message says he is suffering from perityphiitis and the coronation is postponed for an indefinite period. Crowds react with consternation as decorations are inspected.
A June bulletin from the Guardian Office reports no operation on Saturday, a Monday night trouble, and an afternoon operation that evacuated an abscess. The King’s condition improved after the procedure and the Earl Marshal conveys the King’s sorrow and postponement of the Coronation.
Sir Joseph Ward received a cable from London via Mr Seddon advising the postponement of the Coronation due to a necessary operation. Public ceremonies planned for tomorrow must not take place until a new date is advised.
Reports from multiple towns on June 25 26 detail widespread postponement of coronation events after news of the King’s illness. Most public gatherings are canceled with exceptions for children’s meals and religious services, while businesses observe a holiday or close early.
The wire notes an exceedingly difficult position due to no official communication from the Secretary of State. If a reply arrives it may alter matters, and the sender promises prompt advisement across the colony. The Retail Traders Association reports Coronation celebrations postponed the half holiday to tomorrow, with a united religious service in Oddfellows Hall at 3 pm for the King's recovery.
A sharp contest in Washington on June 23 pits President Roosevelt against Republicans in Congress over extending trade reciprocity with Cuba. Republicans disapprove of the president's push for new legislation on the issue.
New Merinoola cloth for ladies blouses, soft and warm, from Kaiapoi Woollen Factory. Made from New Zealand merino wool, sun-kissed on Canterbury downs, offered in many patterns and colors. Ready made blouses praised for style and fit, available through leading New Zealand drapers.
In Pretoria a large assembly heard the letters patent of the Transvaal Constitution read. Lord Milner read the Royal Commission and took the oath, with Executive Council members including J Davidson Colonial Secretary P Duncan Treasurer Sir Godfrey Lagden Native Affairs and Mrs W Honey Custums. Three cheers followed for the King and Milner.
United Press Association reports Suva Fiji signaled end of Victoria era mourning with a massive native gathering. Five thousand natives joined ceremonies as head chiefs presented the Governor with 1700 pounds collected for a Fiji memorial fund, and over 3600 pounds remained in hand for future use.
A Chinese cruiser Kaiehio exploded on the Yangtze River. About 150 were killed and only two survived.
In the House of Commons Mr Balfour discusses the Education Bill noting proposed grants. He cites £640,000 to voluntary schools for 58 parishes and £220,000 to School Boards, with Mr Hicks Beach ready to grant £1,760,000 overall. Funds would average 43 per child, with remainder to poorer districts shown by local rates.
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