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Newspaper
Ashburton Guardian
Location
Ashburton, Canterbury, New Zealand
Date
May 26, 1909
Page
2
Our winter overcoats promise service style fit and economy. A made to order coat holds its shape longer than ready made and saves in cost per wear. Order early to choose from the best materials and ensure lasting value.
A local notice denies any agreement with Mr J H Rule to halt business in Ashburton. It claims Rule never paid for goodwill and refutes a spreading report. The firm announces it will reopen on June 1 on its own account, offering prompt and courteous service and quality meat.
The speaker denies an agreement with Smith Bros to reclaim customers if they restart the Ashburton business. They state they understood the Smiths would not resume operations and request continued support they have had in the past.
Ephemeris data lists sun rise and set times for May with values like 4.83 and 4.88 for May 26 27. It also gives moon phase events and timings including Last Quarter New Moon First Quarter and perigee and apogee dates with approximate amplitudes and times. The text is garbled but centers on celestial timings and lunar positions for May.
The article argues that a nation’s strength rests on its adult male population being ready for both peace and battle. It cites Rev T A Hamilton and Pastor Ovium praising preparedness, and reports Mr Mc Nab’s nationwide appeal to foster a militia mindset and public support for arms training.
Four degrees of frost were logged at the Domain weather station on Tuesday morning and again this morning. In Timaru the Flour Millers’ Association plans to cut prices by a further £1 per ton. Visitors at the London office included Mr Leslie T. Purnell of Ashburton. Mrs W Pember Reeves is named as a candidate for the next London County Council elections. The South Canterbury Board of Education discussed appointing an agriculture instructor, proposing Dr Hilgendorf or advertised vacancy. A special Loyal Orange Lodge meeting honored speaker Bro Aston and recalled early friendships with the Lodge Master. Colonel Weinstock, visiting from California, sent a note on labour conditions praising New Zealand laws while warning of industrial strife elsewhere. Engagement rings from Ty. S. McClure’s Rines meet pure gold and genuine gems, priced from 20s to £20,000.
Telegraphic weather forecasts predict easterly to northerly winds with little barometric movement and a slow fall later. The town sees building booms including a billiard saloon in Havelock street and additions to H Stephenson’s auction rooms. Local news covers school appointments, deaths, legal cases, and public meetings on military training and canal benefits, plus sporting and trade updates.
John Eden Savile an Australian resident at Stamford Lincolnshire is committed for trial on a charge of feloniously shooting at Charles Uniacke of Dunboyne after a quarrel over libellous remarks. A revolver was fired during a struggle and he signed a confession withdrawing statements and apologising. The May 25 report also notes Queensland offices opened in London and donations for a Hong Kong university.
The House of Commons backed the new Excise duty on spirits by 243 votes to 126 amid opposition from the Nationalists and Scottish members. Lloyd George defended the revenue estimate and noted retailers may water down whisky while publicans gain about four million pounds. the Times and Westminster Gazette questioned the tax's fairness and yield.
Mr Balfour estimates an increase in death duties at the top tax scale by 75 percent, signaling a substantial shift in the levy on large estates. The forecast underscores potential policy changes affecting high earners and inheritances.
In Commons debate Mr Asquith did not confirm a report that eight Dreadnoughts would be laid down this financial year. The Admiralty already ordered guns and mountings for two Dreadnoughts from Armstrong and Vickers. At a London Chamber of Commerce banquet the Earl of Crewe urged separating commercial and defence issues while stressing Imperial links. The Defence Conference aims to balance land and sea defence with Empire wide flexibility.
A Bloemfontein meeting protested the dismissal of inspectors McIntosh Fraser and Brady. A resolution declared every Britisher should have his children taught in English. It asserted Hartzees Bill of 1908 placed English and Dutch on an equal footing.
The Press Association reports 133 Muslims arrested over the Adana massacre. In Syria the situation quiets as Yusuf Pasha of Erzurum arrives in Constantinople for trial over his role in the local outbreak.
A fragmentary OCR item mentions chronic chest conditions and a claimed cure named Peppertuint with references to age and date codes. The unreadable text limits clear extraction of actions or entities beyond health product claims and uncertain identifiers.
Empire Day marked with school parades in Devonport Caversham Acton and Windsor as thousands of children gathered in London and regions. Berlin hosted colonial representatives and a Wann See event on the Havel while flags flew on church towers nationwide. Jamaica Bermuda Singapore Malta Gibraltar and Johannesburg also reported celebrations.
At a London Chamber of Commerce banquet on Empire Day May May 25 the Earl of Crewe said the official celebration marked the Sovereign’s birthday with the Crown as the central pivot. He argued the official world did not join in the Empire Day festivities for that reason.
Five seamen were fined £2 each after being found aboard the Ulimaroa in Sydney. They said they stowed away due to inability to find work in Wellington. The Sydney Synod fixed Archbishop salary at £2500 and discussed appointing a successor to Dr Saumarez Smith.
A Christchurch deputation urged the Board of Education to limit secular work to four hours daily and devote a half hour to non denominational religious instruction. The Board gave a kind hearing and will discuss the proposal at upcoming meetings. The Nelson system was praised as a model.
The Union Steam Ship Company reports that its training ship Dartford arrived at East London in South Africa yesterday. The vessel is listed as well and in good order.
The Taieri Licensing Committee decided not to issue any conditional licenses for the present. As a result next week's winter meeting at Wingatui racecourse will be held without liquor sales.
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