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Newspaper
Ashburton Guardian
Location
Ashburton, Canterbury, New Zealand
Date
May 28, 1902
Page
2
Ephemeris notes list moon phases for late May including new and first quarter. Mentions William Ferigee and Apopes with times and measurements, plus columns of numeric codes and terms like Yah, Phares, and Mey B.
A editorial argues coronation commemorations should become permanent memorials rather than a one time fireworks show. It suggests Band Rotunda or fountain in Ashburton as enduring reminders and critiques spending on temporary pageants funded by taxpayers.
Local items report Captain Edwin Fosnoasr and a south wind front. A Homa building moved to Selfistd Road. Mr Gough discusses Baristate Union expropriation, mission completion, and return home. Presentation honor for Mr H McSherry at Catholic Boy Scouts meeting. Roman Catholic Bishops urge thanksgiving services for King Edward VII coronation. Covvant School staffing changes include retirement of Mr H McSherry and replacement by a second sister. Ashburton cheapest used cycles shop advertises offerings at Burnett Street.
New firm Argyle Bros announce they will commence business as coal and firewood merchants in Haveloak Sirset next Monday. A large Presbyterian Church gathering heard Rev G B Inglis speak to youths and outline future talks on recreation and amusement.
A pro renata meeting of the Presbytery of Christchurch discussed the resignation of Rev James Skinner M A pastor of the Flemington charge after twenty years at Waitahaoa. He explained the expanded duties from Flemington and Tinwald to Rangitata and Mayfield, and the strain on his age. The Presbytery accepted the resignation and recorded appreciation, with Rev GB Inglis appointed moderator to lead the Flemington and Tinwald charge and preach the farewell sermon next Sabbath.
A meeting of the Ashburton Quenoty Brace Band committees was held with Mr Humphreys in the chair. Mr I Young resigned as deputy bandtoaster and was replaced by Mr Duncan Neltsch. A concert plan for the Oddfellows Hall on June 28 was approved with a committee to prepare a program and manage arrangements. A permanent chairman will be chosen at the next meeting.
A magistrate granted a prohibition order at Ashburton on Wednesday with Mayor and J P present. Adam Barria faced charges of dangerous riding on a Main Street pace in May. Constable Bry gave evidence as the case proceeded.
Parker and his wife and two children were the victims of a tragedy yesterday. They are progressing favourably after operations performed successfully on Parker and his wife.
The Goneumers of Fletcher Bros brand tea announce a promotion tied to their upcoming advertisement. Everyone sending in over 36 coupons will enter a prize draw with a first prize of a handsome alock and a hand painted dinner set.
Avery Smith an American swindler in London sold bonds as security promising quick redemption. They were redeemable in five hundred years. Manchester detectives seized Smith. A prisoner Edward Heaviside killed himself in his cell using a point concealed in a pork leg. Rebels in Yemen annihilated a Turkish battalion at Mocha and captured the town governor. New South Wales loan oversubscribed tenfold praised by The Times.
May 26 at Pretoria Mr Seddon urged South Africa to adopt New Zealand laws as part of imperial self protection. He argued for Australian stock imports and preferential trade to ease colonial taxpayers while Britain gained trade supremacy amid increasing dangers. May 27 Loxton Hedden replied stressing an open door for British products and imminent pesca.
A police party surprised the Kenniffs camped near the big scrub on a Friday. The fugitives escaped into the bush with the police lacking a tracker. Police seized the fugitives horses saddles ammunition and food. The Kenniffs shot one horse as police arrived and two more horses were stolen in the district. Dalke and Doyle pursued the Kenniffs and recovered firearms.
The report notes multiple earthquakes causing widespread destruction in Guatemala with thousands reported dead or missing. Additional tremors in other regions include Sydney and the New Hebrides, with shocks felt around Port Arlington and the Feland Fatara area last month.
Chili and Argentina agree to retain existing naval equipment and cancel contracts for new warships. An arbitration treaty is being arranged between the two nations.
A telegraphic report states that Australian troops were not allowed ashore on Friday due to alleged robberies including three dates and jewellery worth £20 from a hotel. Before the steamer departed, officers received compensation claims totalling about £450 to be borne by the unit if proven.
The St Vincent Relief Fund organized by the Lord Mayor of London has reached 43000 pounds. A further 15000 pounds has been cabled to the Relief Committee.
Canadian Trade Commissioner Langford says with proper organization there is opening for extensive trade between Australia and Canada. He favours a preferential tariff between all significants in the example, stressing no interference with local products.
A garbled OCR item mentions Royal patronage of a Walde princess, a studio on High Street Christoherch, and references to wireless telegraphy, lungs, and a product called Woon's Great Perreeaint Core Smoks New Verna.
A Krupp gun is uncovered at Hoeilbroc. Captain Markham of the Sixth New Zeelanders is invalided home to England. A Daily News article argues Australia should offer twenty nine millions and Canada thirty four millions toward a war coating totaling two hundred thirty eight millions.
Reports from Lonpon and GramoBNR outline imperial celebrations for the Coronation with a Royal salute, Volunteers parade, street processions, and a possible Coronation Avenue. Attendees include King Lewanies of Sarvtseland and Abyassina envoy Hay Makonneu. Borough Council plans a grant up to £200 for festivities.
A local meeting of Plumpton supporters debated forming a new ground on the Sedburton Wonreing Cub site. Mr Heseline’s offer was accepted with thanks, funds aimed at enclosing the ground were to be raised, and a canvassing committee was set to push the project, expecting costs under £60 and a season start on the ground.
Football match reports Glentannel, visiting Springburn, defeated 4 to 4 after a fast, injury plagued game. McGregor injured, W Grieve and Griove among scorers, Benjamins strong, refereed by Mr Baird. Southern Cross Club vs High School Old Boys next in Domain.
Bill Martin Spark, Chhietehareh Pear Site, writes in praise of Tdval tyres fitted to his machine. He claims the tyres helped him set seventeen New Zealand records and win multiple championships, expressing strong satisfaction.
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