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Newspaper

Ashburton Guardian

Location

Ashburton, Canterbury, New Zealand

Date

Mar 22, 1913

Page

6

Modern Woman and the Militant Suffrage Debate

The piece surveys shifting gender roles in England and America, noting militant feminist methods and their impact on society. It cites Dr. Head's view that educated middle class women pursuing independence could threaten traditional family structures, while remarking that suffrage concerns appear minor beside broader social upheaval and changes in morality.

England America Head London Tr. Head

Controversy over Mile Saint-Point women war-cry stirs Paris

The piece quotes Mile Valentine du Saint-Point promoting a revolt against feminism. It argues women should gain power by adopting manly traits and even brutality, with men freed from family duties to pursue conquest. The Futurist stance challenges traditional gender roles and obedience.

Mlle Valentine du Saint-Point Mile Saint- Point

Thoughts on the Day and Hobby Advice

The passage contrasts undesirable experiences as darkness hindering life meaning and urges finding a hobby to balance finances and time. It praises simple crafts like furniture making and gardening as wholesome pursuits to keep one content and indoors at night.

Bruce Wallace

Smiles for the Day Engaged Pair Share Jot of Hope

A cheerful couple announces their engagement with playful exchanges about future joys and shared burdens. A Scottish clergyman and a railway worker trade light banter in a carriage, contrasting decades of service with a punchline about uncoupling.

Methodist Local Preachers' Mutual Aid Association Meeting

The annual gathering at Baring Square Church and Victoria Hall elected officers led by President A. T. McIndoe and Vice President J. Voss. Reports showed progress with youth classes and a sermon competition. Mr Patten, former president, spoke at the closing address.

Methodist Local Preachers’ Mutual Aid Association Baring Square Church Messrs WJ. Elliott T. BR. B. Wooltooxall Victoria Hall A. T. McIndoe J. Voss J. T. M. Priest G. W. Andrews Baring Square Patten

South Island Baptist Young Men's Bible Union encampment opening

The annual gathering in Tinwald Domain opened with a devotional led by president H. G. Goring. About 75 delegates from Canterbury Otago and Southland attend as tents and a marquee shelter twenty sites. A cricket match Canterbury beat Otago by two wickets and eight runs, followed by an oratorical contest won by W Westerman.

South Island Baptist Young Men’s Bible Union Tinwald Canterbury Otago Southland H. G. Goring Xatapod Goring Chisel Otapo Messrs F. C. Mill Flemington J. Carlisle Dunédin Jas. Ings W. Westerman Jesus Abraham Lincoln Christ F. W. Horner P.M. Yelvin Longhead

Palmerston Nains Vote Nixes Electric Trams Proposal

A Palmerston North vote on March 20 rejected electric tram plans. The tally showed 654 against and 551 for, a majority of 103 against trams. Voters favored continuing with motor buses and avoided the costly tunnel under the railway. A municipal bus proposal may follow if allowed.

Palmerston N Trais Trims Palmerston

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