Local Club Events Include Shakespeare Recital and Societies Social
Members of the Ashburton Shake spears Club toured Mount Somers for a parish recital as Rev. A. J. Petrie led a large gathering. The Ladies' Society hosted a social at the school with Men's Club guests and a sparse turnout due to wintry weather. A story without words competition drew large attendance with the Ladies winning 39 to 37. A Men’s Club debate on coal nationalisation saw a victory for the negative. Se future siocutionary contests will be held at Staveley due to hall unavailability, with a managing committee formed.
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Ashburton
W. Givkins
Ladies’ Society
Petrie
Mogers
T. Randle
H. Gilkins
Hilton
Method Improves Direction Finder for Ocean Long Waves
A study presents a method to compensate the minimum and improve accuracy of direction finding for long continuous radio waves. It notes possible deviations in the propagation line and cautions against using long waves at sea until variation risks are ruled out.
The White Lie at His Majesty's Theatre
A Paralta production presents The White Lie starring Bessie Barri scale. Ed ward Coxen doubts his child’s parentage after a San Francisco trip reveals a portrait, a rogue’s gallery link, and a plot involving a robbery and a hidden baby. Tonight also features Topical Budget Cinema Travel and Chops Suey and Co.
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Paralta
Bessie Barriscale
His Majesty’s Theatre
Edward Coxen
San Francisco
Charlie Gunn
Gutin
Charlie
Gunn
Quinney’s English stage version at His Majesty's Theatre
The English production of Horace A. Vachell's Quinney's will screen at His Majesty's Theatre tomorrow night. Henny Ainey reprises Joe Quinney with a strong yet nuanced portrayal. Isobel Selsom shines as a refined English girl amid strong cast support.
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Horace A. Vachell
Quinneys
London
Isobel Selsom
Nazah Roof Prevents Colds and Coughs Ad
A brief ad touts Nazah Roof as economical family protection against coughs and colds. It claims the product guards throats and chests, priced at 6d for 60 doses and emphasizes preventive benefits for the home.
Global time signals station eyed by International Sciences Bureau
The International Sciences Bureau envisions a powerful wireless station to broadcast time signals worldwide despite technical and human hurdles. Separate notes discuss Dr. Herbert Ives on lunar crater origins via explosive meteor impact and gaps in sun radiation data, stressing variables in climate measurements.
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International Sciences Bureau
Fretor
Herbert Jo. Ives
Moon
Brazil and Europe Trade Totals and Spain Irrigation Note
Brazilian exports to England in 1919 reached £10 522 641 and to France £27 267 748 while Germany bought £701 492. Spain irrigates only 6 percent of its cultivated land but yields about a quarter of its crops. The railway fare losses in the United Kingdom are about £500 000 annually.
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England
France
Germany
Spain
Mixed farm properties for sale near Ashburton
Several large acreages offered with good improvements. 1040 acres with sheep yards and water, price around £16 to £23 per acre with cash and good terms. 1180 acres described as sheep country with grain and pasture, six room dwelling and outbuildings, price near £9. Dairy land options include 20 acres wheat 20 oats and balance grass with new dwelling, price £50. Also 74 acres dairy farm with house and outbuildings near Ashburton. District agents for Commercial Union and Australian Life Insurance listed.
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Ashburton
Commercial’ Union’ Assurances Co., Ltd
Ansithy Provincial Assurances “Assen
Also Mentioned on This Page
Mount Somers
Cooper’s
Cooper
South Island
Caverhill Shearing Company
Manchester Street
Christchurch
Warkus
Science and Inventions
Edmonds
Gomon
Eee Congoleum
The
Congoleum Company, Inc
Nathan Building
Featherstom Street
Wellington
Concoleum
H. C._ Segers
N.Z
Farmers’ Co-op
Anan, Ltd
T. HL
Andrill and Co
G.hefford and Co
Entertainments
His Majesty’s
Theatre
United Kingdom
Beath
Syeses
Dunlop
Dunlop Rubber Co
W. F. Halligurton
Land and” Commission
Halliburton
P.O
West Street
J. B. Christian
Henry McAlrea
Havelock St
Fok Brushwarey
Aluminium
Tronmontery
Triangle
Buxton
Thomas
Trisvide
Bornington’s
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