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Newspaper
Ashburton Guardian
Location
Ashburton, Canterbury, New Zealand
Date
May 13, 1907
Page
2
A newspaper ad lists discounted fabrics and garments including white flannelette at 3s 6d each, 3s 6d per yard, double-width dress tweed at 2s 6d, strong flannelette blouses at 7s 6d, ladies tweed jackets from 7s 6d to 15s 6d, boys linen sailor collars 1s, 72 inch herringbone sheeting 3d per yard, gents grey rainproof coats 35s, boys tweed caps 1s, colonials socks 1s per pair, tennis shirts 3s 6d, and women's felt slippers 1s.
A partial and unclear text fragment presents a poetic line about a forthcoming visit and affectionate phrases. The readable content includes garbled wording and invented expressions, with no coherent event, place, or named individuals discernible.
The article urges support for the Fresh Air Fund as a humane effort to aid Irish children and slum-affected youngsters across the United Kingdom. It highlights poverty, wealth disparity, and calls for subscriptions via the Pond’s honorary secretary and Bank of New Zealand credit to fund country holidays and welfare programs.
The usual weekly stock market will be held at the Tinwald yards tomorrow. An Attn meeting of the Timaru Agricultural and Pastoral Association on Saturday discussed clash of dates with Timaru and Ashburton and Timaru will keep its dates. The skating rink at Oddfellows Hall opens tomorrow with 7 pm for lady learners and 7:30 pm for general skating. A grown Irish peach was picked in St Albans, and Mr Charles Baker sold his Casa Street and Wasanui Road property to Church of Christ trustees. Chief Detective McTiveney left for Montevideo by Papacoa. D C Me Intyre, formerly NZ International Exhibition awards chief, is detained in South America over money matters and is not expected back until September. Alcorn’s closing sale attracts many buyers with stock still robust in women’s and men’s wear, children’s goods, and bargains daily. Doors open at 10 am daily with large selections and red price tagging. Ads promote Cuffecera’s cure for rheumatism and Woods peppermint cough remedies with prices listed.
A cryptic note notes a Great Cough Cura and Nice Magic tied to Grover’s stocky stance. The fragment hints at a health remedy or product and a public figure, with unclear linkage and no clear date or location.
The autumn meeting begins on Wednesday as the club unveils a new grandstand seating 500 with full race visibility. Upgraded facilities include steward offices, secretarial rooms, a press area, dining room, parade paddock, electrified totalisator houses, fencing, and public enclosure relocation. Special excursion trains, Governor invite, possible Lord Plunket attendance, and a county band aim to boost attendance and turnout.
The article recalls the first milking machine 100 years ago and the Gillies patent improving milking. It notes imitators will follow and mentions historical progress. An unrelated dress advertising block promotes Kaiapoi outfits and tailorings followed by a cough remedy and peppermint cure prices.
Stock Inspector Huddleston sent affected turnips to the Agricultural Department. Government Biologist T W Kirk reports patches of dead tissue in roots due to unfavourable conditions, not a specific organism, with risk of rot if bacteria or fungi invade. He warns against eating now, notes diamond back turnip moth and phoma, and suggests removing badly affected roots and preventive spraying with Bordeaux mixture for next season.
London May 11 Sir Edward Grey entertained Prince Fushimi at a government banquet with the Marquis of Lansdowne Mary Roberts and Admiral Sir John Hisher. Grey spoke on Anglo Japanese Alliance unity and shared aims for regional stability and peace. Prince Fushimi praised the cordial relations and noted the strong stewardship between the nations.
Sir Henry Campbell-Bannerman spoke in Manchester predicting that polls in the colonies would show little support for coercive shifts toward altering the Motherland's fundamental policy. He argued against undermining free imports and free industries and urged resistance to calls for colonial help in that effort.
The London based report states Admiral Fremantle warned that if Australia remains aloof, the navy accord would be inferior. He cited small navies as risky, noting poor career prospects for capable sailors despite sympathy for Australia’s aims. He questioned withdrawal from the agreement.
Lady members of the colonial party were received personally by King Edward at Buckingham Palace. The king greeted each guest, tea was served at small tables, and the Royal Family mingled with attendees on the terrace and grounds. The band of the King's Colonials played in the garden and the party included Lady and Miss Ward and Mrs Deakin.
Heavy trading stirs New York and Chicago wheat markets amid cold weather delaying sowing in the north west. Manitoba seed sowing reported at only 15 percent. Lineage quotations have risen 3 to 32 cents.
Nearly two hundred Russian Socialists have arrived in London. A meeting is planned in Deptford. The district hosts many detectives and foreign spies in the vicinity.
In Bucharest on May 11 authorities announce a serious plot against the King of Roumania and report important arrests have been made.
King Alfonso sent his first message to King Edward announcing the birth of a son. Salutes were fired at Gibraltar and other stations amid tremendous rejoicings across Spain. Dr Bryden Glendinning, a New Zealander, assisted at the accouchement.
Sydney May 19 Ford won by a length over ex-champion Bred Kenpton on the Hutter river after an excellent race.
The verse extols preparedness against winter ills and praises Woods' Great Peppermint Gare as a cafe medicine. It emphasizes a safeguard against illness carried by the wind and the value of a trusted remedy.
A serious fire last week destroyed a two story house on the Hemelem estate about five miles from Kukaia on the Methven ring. The unoccupied structure of twelve rooms housed renovation work by Mr Marker of Christchurch. Marker and crew fled as flames grew, he later fell from a ladder while entering an upstairs room, but suffered only minor injuries. A mysterious blaze with insured value noted. Marker had no fully completed insurance on the contract.
At Methven Magistrate Court the Yth inst before Messrs Dickie and Ward, John Hayms was fined 20s and costs for playing two games of chance in the Methven Woman. I Walsh accused of assaulting J A Doherty. charges reduced to breach of peace with each fined 40s and costs. A Nordkirst charged with threatening behaviour. counter charge noted. Several cases were dismissed or decided for plaintiffs with costs. One defendant ordered to pay costs for omitting to feed pigs. Judgments entered for several claims with costs. others adjourned or found for defendants.
May 12 at New Plymouth reports a lively Taranaki by election contest with both sides fielding strong campaigns. Mr Massey and the Hon J Carroll tour the district backing Mr Okey and Mr Dodrill respectively and large audiences attend meetings. Upcoming speeches in Theatre Royal and Drill Hall, with Independent Liberal Mr Maione possibly addressing after Carroll. Locally Mr Dodrill’s chance is favored though the vote may be split.
Invercargill inspectors report a man vanished after leaving Lake Wakatipu April 8 guiding inland against Queenstown residents. Police learned of the disappearance April 28, with clues from May 6 parties locating a four fortnight old camp along Te Anau routes near Government hut. Residents think he went astray between camp and hut. harsh terrain and snow hinder search.
The Times notes Indian disturbances largely stem from Naoroji's December utterances and says the move for an Indian National Congress clashes with British rule, as highlighted by Mobley's autumn speech.
In the House of Commons the government accepted the principle of the Old Age Pensions Bill introduced by Mr W H Lever but not the details. The Bill passed its first reading and was referred to committee of the whole House.
A Stepney by election caused by Major Sir W Evana Gordon’s retirement due to ill health ended with Mr Leverton Harris Unionist and Tariffite 2299 votes and Mr Ben Cooper Liberal and Labour 1850 votes. In the January 1906 general election Major Sir W Vans Gordon Conservative led with 2490 votes and Ducham Stokes Liberal 1858.
In a letter to the Birmingham Unionists Association, Chamberlain says Home Rule is not dead after defences and urges Unionists to uphold the integrity of the United Kingdom. He stresses the Empire's unity and the duty to maintain and strengthen the union.
Printed bill draws sharp opposition from N tivaliats over restrictions and reservations on container trade. Advertised car priced at 260 pounds promises rugged performance for poor road conditions, while medical notes claim rheumatic ailments are caused by blood toxins and claim quick cures.
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