Haster and Autumn Handicaps Lead Christchurch Card
Christchurch on March 26 reports Haster Handicap winner Lord Heathcote after Miramar and Piecework. Autumn Handicap rider Brookhell takes the saddle with Bushranger and Wild Tree following. International Handicap sees Adonis top Bellis and Huia Dillon in 2m50.45s. Tmrovers’ and Express Handicaps claim Franciocia and Red Ribbon with strong margins. Investments day total £21410. Sydney cable notes Paisano broke his fetlock and was humaneely destroyed at Randwick.
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Christchurch
Lord Heathcote
Miramar
Piecework
Master Poole
Bell Car
Ripon Child
Galvanita
Tord Heathcote
Brookhell
Wild Tree
Adonis
Bellis
Huia Dillon
Prince Paola
Rotorua
Loop
Raseberry
Little Arthur
Ariel
Starschild
Loyal Ashburton Lodge of Gold fellows meet in Manchester Unity
The quarterly meeting presided by N.G. T J Kennedy noted one sick member and one lay declared off. Accounts for the year ending 1 December 1912 showed £4880 3s 6d capital, £328 6s 9d income, with £149 1s 6d sick pay and £80 funeral donations. 208 members. Fred Pritchard elected secretary. Recognition planned for ex-secretary OG Campbell. Delegates reported on district meeting.
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Ashburton’Lodge of Goldfellows
Manchester Unity
T. J. Kennedy
N.G
Phice
Bro. C. Campbell
Fred Pritchard
OG Campbell
B. W. Watt
Good Intent
Akaroa
When I Was Young I Dreamed Large Dreams Frances Chesterton
The speaker recalls youthful visions of grand castles and vast landscapes, contrasting them with aging life. Now old, she cherishes small, comforting dreams and simple paths above former grand ambitions.
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Cnatles
Lebanon
Frances Chesterton
Ashburton Ladies Hockey Club elects officers and opens season
At last evening’s annual meeting the Ashburton Ladies Hockey Club adopted the report and balance sheet showing a year end credit of £15. Miss Thomas chaired. New officers include presidents H Davis and J B Muir, vice presidents W Thomas and P Orr, captain Miss Thomas, secretary Miss Armstrong, and committee members D Trethewey and K McKengzie. The season opens on April 3.
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Ashburton’ Ladies’ Hockey Club
C. D. Hepburn
A. Ryan
D. Wood
A. Fitzgerald
J. M. Wilkie
T. Hardy
Miss Thomas
IE. Trethewey
U A O D Fortnightly Meeting Held with Fair Attendance
The U A O D held a meeting last evening with a fair attendance. A D Bros Joseph Harris presided. Visiting Bards reported sick members progress and dues were passed. An informal discussion recommended postponing winter lodge amusements until a later meeting. Routine business completed before closing.
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U.A.O.D
A.D. Bros
Joseph Harris
Lux in Tenebris: A Hymn for the Weary Town
A somber verse laments a dreary town and the burdens of the poor. The speaker seeks endurance and guidance from a divine Friend as they contemplate a path from darkness toward a promised gate of grace.
The Sister's Ordeal Leads Evening at His Majesty's
A casual Thursday program at His Majesty's Theatre features the film The Sister's Ordeal as the chief attraction. The bill includes a solid varied lineup of films exploring adventure in the Wild West and other scenes.
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His Majesty's ‘Theatre
Timber Workers Confer Endorses Fusion and Ambulance Scheme
The Timber Workers' Conference in Auckland on March 26 approved fusing all labour bodies industrially and politically. The delegates unanimously endorsed the principle of ambulance appliances in mills and factories.
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Auckland
Timber Workers’ Conference
New Zealand Shearers and Woolshed Employees Meet in Wellington
Official report from the annual conference opens with delegates from Wellington Gisborne Marlborough Canterbury Obago and others. A vote of condolence passed for the late general secretary Mr White and sympathy for Mr Hawkins illness. Elections see Mr J Cooper new president and Mr A J King re elected as vice president. A deputation to seek Labour Ministry action on the Industrial Conciliation Act planned.
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Wellington
New Zealand Shearers’ and Woolshed Employees’ Association of Workers
A. AiLeod
R. McRae
C. Grayndler
Gisborne
J. K. Morgan
Marlborough
W. Merennan
Canterbury
W. Boone
C. Rydohuston
C. J. Kerr
Obago
J. Mee
A. J. King
M. Laracy
Mr White
A/W.U
Messrs Abbott
Rhind
J. A. Hinson
Christchurch
Shearers’ Association
Industrial Conciliation and Arbitration Act
Tit Dominion
Cured Croupy Cough Story From Cromwell New Zealand
A four year old girl Myrtle improved after taking Chamberlain's Cough Remedy per Mr H Cordes of Cromwell New Zealand. After three or four doses signs of croup ness disappeared and the child recovered. The note praises the remedy and mentions it being sold by chemists and storekeepers. Regent Cigarettes advertise a free gift scheme with forty presents.
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Myrtle
H. Cordes
Cromwell
New Zealand
Hotep
Chamberlain
Regent
Ane's Medoline Hands Softening Ad
An advertisement touts Ane's Medoline as a special hand preparation. It claims benefits after washing clothes dishes and floors, making rough hands soft, supple and smooth everywhere. The copy emphasizes a 1 cent price after washing and cleaning tasks.
Doan's Ointment Promises Skin Relief for All Irritations
An advertisement extols Doan's Ointment as a universal cure for skin troubles including eczema piles and rashes. It features a testimonial from Mrs Good of Ashburton praising its soothing properties and notes a price of 38 per pot with postal options from Foster-McClellan Co. Sydney.
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Dean
Mrs Good
Cox Street
Ashburton
Doan
Drug” ‘Co Store
Monkeys Recognize Kin as Humans in Chicago Zoo Scene
The Chicago Zoo keeper notes monkeys treat old acquaintances as humans. New arrivals from Africa and New York are greeted by familiar chimpanzees and embraces amid shared long-tailed greetings. An aside reports a police raid whisky issue at the park involving the monkeys and park staff.
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Chicago Zoo
Africa
New York
Richmond
Endiane
Edward Holloran
Zoothera
Board of Works
Advice to Inventors booklet offered for patent help
Henry Hughes Ltd advertises a free booklet titled Advice to Inventors. It promises numerous hints on inventions and guidance for inventors about patent procedures. Copies available from 153 Hereford Street Christchurch.
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Stir
Weary Today
Henry Hughes, Ltd
Hereford Street
Christchurch
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Richardson
Winchester
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Eley
Universal
Nobel
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Clyde Nile Curtis
Harvey
John Obr
E48
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Halma’s. Studio
Saunders
Ane
Ansonia Clock Company
Stewart’s
Geo. Meddins
Burnet? ‘Street
Metropolitan Trotting Club
Sydney
Paisano
Randwick
L.O
Ashburton Ladies’ Club
Eile
Hayward’s Pictures
Dominion
Labour
Per Press
Association
RAVEN
Siogenatic
Highlandee
Seanor
Garmen
Mitchell “and
Turner
Perry BhaCe
Oyenite
War Department of Christchurch
Lake Coleridge
Gar
Storey & CO
Calthorpe
Messrs Webber & Smily’s, Ltd
Webser &Smily, Limited
woormAnd
Dandru
Prana
Montacrati Sue Frice
Fletcher Bros
Cash Sa
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