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Newspaper
Ashburton Guardian
Location
Ashburton, Canterbury, New Zealand
Date
May 17, 1913
Page
2
The notice explains that about ninety percent of Cash Discount Tickets are returned in exchange for solid value in any goods. It states the business welcomes back every ticket issued and promises the same value, with equal attention and courtesy, to all customers without exception.
An ad notes high current rates of interest for a thrift investment via the Society. It promotes a thoroughly sound investment for savings offering good interest and security. J. B. Christian is listed as the manager.
The press note states the visiting hours for the New Zealand warship. It will be closed on Sunday morning for divine service but open 1 30 to 5 p m each afternoon for adults and children. Adults cannot inspect the warship in the forenoons except when accompanying country schoolchildren. About 40 children plan to attend with roughly 550 needing care, and many will stay with relatives. Some Christian Brothers' pupils will be housed with similar institutions in Christchurch. Children likely travel by special train on Monday. The Dunedin mayor sent thanks to Christchurch for the invitation and hospitality.
Members of Parliament visited the ship yesterday by invitation of Captain Halsey. The party toured the vessel with midshipmen and officers guiding them and then met in the captain’s cabin before departing. Attending were Sir Charles Bowen and other legislators from Christchurch and Selwyn among others.
About 300 men from H M 8 New Zealand joined a motor drive from Christchurch to Rangiora with 120 decorated cars. The Prime Minister and Postmaster General attended the outing as sports at Rangiora delighted the crowds. Weather was fine and cold. roughly 13 734 visitors watched the ship's crew today and officers hosted a large ball. A train excursion to Otarama is planned for tomorrow.
A grand citizens ball in Christchurch celebrated Captain Halsey and HM New Zealand Navy officers at Pynes and Co.’s wool store Moorhouse Avenue. The venue featured pink and white decor with roses, a special dance floor, and an official guest list including Mr Bolland, Mrs Rhodes, Hon W. Rhodes, Commander Grace, and many other dignitaries.
Imperfect planning caused a muddle over free railage for Timaru district school children. Initial advice said children raised free to Lyttelton would not be carried to Timaru, but later guidance indicates schools will decide. If some pupils go to Lyttelton from a school, others from that school may not be ferried to Timaru. Timaru High School boys may travel free to Lyttelton.
The Mayor of Dunedin and city leaders discuss sending Standard VI pupils from all schools to Lyttelton to visit the battleship New Zealand. A meeting with the Education Board inspector and headmasters agreed on organizing the contingent and collecting billet offers.
A Christchurch school excursion to Lyttelton ran on a fine morning with a 19 carriage special at 7 35 am and strong patronage on the 7 55 and 9 o clock trains. The Christ Church Prohibition League met last evening and praised the Ashburton Women’s Christian Temperance Union for hosting a liquor free luncheon for NZ crew members, calling it the most successful of its kind. The secretary was asked to urge the mayor to press for no alcoholic beverages at officer or men’s entertainments in Christchurch.
Emma Thompson of Lote Street Redfern Sydney describes terriffic pains and bilious indigestion from a sluggish liver. After trying many remedies she began using Bile Beans and reported steady improvement with headaches and digestion resolving, noting doses restore health quickly. The medicine is advertised as available everywhere at 1s 1d and 2s 6d per box.
Donovan's launch which left Whan garei for Mohinihau Lighthouse last Sunday week was detained by bad weather and has now turned up safely. New Zealand is noted for strong pro life stance and Henry Hughes Ltd offers a free booklet Advice to Inventors for patentees.
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