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Newspaper
Ashburton Guardian
Location
Ashburton, Canterbury, New Zealand
Date
May 12, 1913
Page
6
A portrait of the Man in the Street as a universal informant and moral barometer. He channels public opinion, shapes criticism of governance, and acts as father confessor, guide, and friend, though he bears the burden of collective scrutiny and slander.
Dr Leeper addresses the abstract figure of the Man in the Street as a critical reader of Latin and Greek. He argues Latin and Greek study fosters intellectual sympathy, beauty, and clear thinking, and cites benefits for doctors clergy and engineers. He notes rising women students in theology signaling future priesthood inclusion.
A narrator contrasts two gardens, noting weeds thrive where habits are unrestrained. An elderly neighbor claims there is no secret, only not encouraging bad habits when young. The line, To-day is the time for laughter, echoes with reflection on starting good practices now.
A playful domestic vignette shows Romantic Youth longing for knightly days while Bored Beauty jokes about Hobson's choice. Husbands and wives chat over a paper as a domestic scene reveals witty remarks about gems of English literature and marriage.
The Church of Christ marked its seventh Bible school anniversary with an evening assembly despite poor weather. Rev. Ralph Gebbie of Christchurch preached on Acts 2 23 urging daily, deliberate spiritual effort and cleansing, with Barnabas as example.
Professor Thomas of Auckland says a volcanic eruption at Rotorua remains only a possibility and urges calm. He notes thermal activity varies and sees no recent increase, despite speculative warnings from Perci vals slarmist.
The Society for the Promotion of the Health of Women and Children failed to reach its collection goal on Plunket Saturday. Collections totaled £81 with £3 more needed for a £2100.30 government subsidy and £184 to the society, despite good local response hindered by racing club events and a navy visit.
Regent Cigarettes invites readers to join the Great Free Gift Scheme offering forty free gifts. Write for the Free Gift Catalogue to Regent, Box 331, Wellington.
An old advertisement promotes Regent Cigarettes highlighting purity and quality. It invites readers to smoke them and request a free gift catalogue addressed to Regent at Box 331 Wellington, with a signature line from the gift president.
A fragment shows knife prices for table knives and dessert knives with entries like 10 18 20 23/6 dozen ND 15/2 17/ 19/ .dox. indicating varying price points and packaging.
A damaged OCR fragment references various plant and stock terms including Posts Stakes dsplit and Totara Matai Wroadleaf. The readable text hints at a catalog or classified notice involving timber or botanical items, with no clear dates or locations.
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