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Newspaper
Ashburton Guardian
Location
Ashburton, Canterbury, New Zealand
Date
May 12, 1913
Page
2
Eight years ago we installed a National Cash Register without exception. The notice outlines a discussion of the cash discount system for customers and employees, signaling ongoing retail practices and pricing policy updates.
W Halliday late of Hotel Metropole Akaroa announces by public notice that he has purchased from Mr B P March the interest in the Chertsey Hotel and seeks the same patronage as his predecessor J W Halliday Chertsey
An advertisement touts W. W. Allen of Triangle, near the post office, offering sign writing, house painting, decorating, training, wallpapering, picture framing, and related arts.
Ashburton service ad lists sanitary plumbing gas hot and cold water, with burners and fittings. Burnett Street location advertises lavatories basins sinks and brazing services in stock with fittings completed.
Complete success report for Jordan Jr. Manufacturer’s Invicta Acatylans Gel Generator. The plants are claimed to be durable across the Dominion and superior to competing makes with installations available for any number of lights and a two year guarantee.
Winter sewing is in full swing as shoppers are urged to choose warm undergarments. Flannel and Flannelette are touted for their practicality, with Hefford's ads promoting easy buying and good values in preparation for cold weather.
A jeweller advertises an invitation to inspect an assortment of 18ct stone set engagement rings priced from 366 to 20. It mentions a selection of afternoon tea spoons and notes Sam Crooks, watchmaker and jeweller, Burnett Street.
A large diocesan delegates gathering at the episcopal residence in Barbadoes Street Christchurch formed the permanent Diocesan Council. Representatives from Christchurch Cathedral Timaru Ashburton Greymouth and other parishes discussed draft rules and the Bible in schools issue with an informal resolution planned ahead of Bishop Cleary’s May 22 Christchurch lecture.
Mayor H. Holland spoke on citizenship at a mass meeting tied to the Central Methodist Mission held at Queen's Theatre. Dr. Scott reports fireman Barry suffered no ill effects from a Wellington journey. Industries Week in Christchurch featured displays of local manufactures attracting public curiosity. Motor cars arriving by ship from Montreal and New York were discharged at Lyttelton and sent to Christchurch. The King George V Seamen's Institute remains popular with visiting sailors, with over 100 using its facilities last week. The institute seeks old books or magazines. Labour Department inquiries consider Saturday half-holiday rules around King’s Birthday June 3. John Hitchcock faces charges in Akaroa. remand till May 19, possible institutional observation pending trial.
George James of Ashburton aged 64 died at County Hospital yesterday. A resident 40 years he helped drain Chatmos swamp near Winslow about 37 years ago. He worked for G Grice and later Lancaster in Ashburton, running a butcher shop for many years. He leaves a widow and two sons.
A Timaru reporter recalls Jersey island mother making snail syrup mixed with boiled seaweed to aid the poor. He notes doses in milk and claims the remedy eased chest complaints and colds, with Baxter's Lung Preserver offered as a modern preventive. Large bottles sold for 15s 10d at chemists and stores.
A deputation met Premier Massey and Minister Fisher seeking licensing reform. Fisher said cabinet would study the issue but expected no Licensing Amendment Bill this session due to time and other laws. French said his party would abolish the three-fifths system, by one method or another.
Reports from Reuters indicate progress in talks between New Zealand and the Imperial Government on forming a volunteer land expeditionary force. About 7000 to 8000 trained Territorial Force volunteers would be ready to serve in any part of the Empire, aligning with Imperial or Australian units if needed.
A vintage ad notes New Zealand inventors and Henry Hughes Ltd offers a free booklet Advice to Inventors. It also promotes Warner’s Rust-proof Corsets with low busts and flexible corsetting for comfort and figure elegance at 39 Warner's.
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