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Newspaper
Ashburton Guardian
Location
Ashburton, Canterbury, New Zealand
Date
May 05, 1908
Page
4
A local retailer touts ladies woollen blouses and winter garments with prices from 3s 9d to 42s, ladies fur mufes and necklets, underskirts, dressing gowns, flannel blouses, and a full range of jackets undercutting competitors. Also notes men’s mercery and clothing with emphasis on latest productions and bedrock prices to encourage inspection of stocks.
The Christ church Ashburton and Timaru examinations showed ten candidates at Ashburton with all pianoforte passes. One singing candidate failed due to poor voice production, hesitant phrasing, and uncertain pitch, reflecting lack of breath control during singing.
At Christchurch meeting of the North Canterbury Farmers Union the chairman reported a weight discrepancy on 200 sacks of wheat sent by Dunsandel's D T Wright. Harbour Board scales showed heavier total weight than railway scales. Discrepancies also noted with oats and threshing machine weights. The matter to be referred to railway authorities for explanation.
In Willington on May 4 the Appeal Court dismissed Bruce and others v. Wanganui Education Board, upholding section 124 of the Education Act 1904 and the Board’s primacy over school committees. The court also ruled for Feilding Borough Council v. Failding Gas Company with high-scale costs, and for Mitchell and McKellar v. Otago Land Board with costs reserved.
Hokitea May 4 A large public meeting of miners endorsed a syndicate water rights application linked to a proposed power scheme to develop auriferous flats near the town. Speakers criticized the Government and pledged to press authorities to revive mining in Westland.
The Government has accepted a tender for a monument to be erected over the grave of the late Mr R. J. Seddon on Observatory Hill in Wellington. The project will take about four months to complete, with the tender amount not disclosed.
Napier May 4 J Vigor Brown the mayor and government supporter agreed to contest the Napier electorate after a largely signed requisition.
A Melbourne testimonial proclaims Dr Morse's Indian Root Pills cure varicose vein sores. Mrs Emma E. Williams says years of leg sores and impure blood improved after use, with complete healing and ongoing maintenance.
Dr Ainley Walker of University College Oxford surveys the belief that bee stings shed healing poison. He reports evidence supporting prophylactic and curative effects for rheumatism and notes a link between rheumatic fever and formic acid production in the body. He invites correspondence from those with personal knowledge on the subject.
A comic dialogue questions a patent medicine called Peppermint Cure, joking that it cannot cure everything. The pharmacist and others debate whether it can help humans or animals, with a quip about bacon.
The borough council met last evening with Mayor H Davis and councillors present. Debtor bank balance stood at £2288 2s. £124 16s 4d received since last meeting across reserves licenses rent domain accounts and sundry items. Dr Hillier welcomed as new councillor and hospital maintenance funds discussed.
Mr Hugo Friedlander declines to withdraw his resignation from the Ashburton Borough Council. The mayor and Dr Nicoll speak of his service, and the motion to accept the resignation is carried unanimously. The report covers municipal matters including electric lighting, drainage, water supply, and salary increases for town staff along with committee appointments and domain affairs.
The Cemetery Board with Mr Davis presiding reported a bank credit balance of £328 0s 11d and receipts of £47 6d since the last meeting. The Cemetery Committee recommended raising sexton Mr Simmonds salary to £150 per year and directing future care fees to the Board. Accounts totaling £13 35d were passed for payment.
The Ashburton Rugby Union met last evening approving May 25 ground arrangements with the Ashburton A and P Association for a match on its show ground. The union also listed Canterbury dates May 25 Canterbury v Ashburton at Ashburton June 4 Ashburton County v Ellesmere at Ashburton June 6 Combined Country v Town at Christchurch. Referees for upcoming matches were named and a review praised the club for attempting to follow new rules.
A club meeting resolved penalties due to misapplied rule causing defaults by Ashburton Football Club teams. The Southern Cross delegate sought re classification for several senior players to enable entry in the junior competition. The club was asked to submit a list of players to be re classified. Other minor business was transacted and the meeting adjourned.
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