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Newspaper
Ashburton Guardian
Location
Ashburton, Canterbury, New Zealand
Date
Sep 06, 1913
Page
2
Fragmentary OCR shows itemized tweed costs and coat prices with figures such as 82/6 and 88/35Q1 and multiple dates like 19/6 and 27/6. Mentions ladies and girls tweed coats with price fragments including 42/-, 26/6, BA, and 15/ in an inconsistent ledger style.
An excellent range of ready-to-wear tailor-cut suits offered with perfect fitting. Pricing starts from 50. The ad highlights quality and fit for discerning buyers.
A curious combination blends beef with wine and iron in a palatable preparation. The text notes a flavorful pairing and suggests a culinary experiment aimed at savor and nourishment.
The Southland Education Board accepts the resignation of Mr Edward Webber headmaster of South School. After 44 years in New Zealand education and 36 years with the Southland Board, his resignation takes effect January 31 with retirement on March 31. South School is among the largest in the Dominion with about 1000 names on the roll.
At yesterday’s meeting chairman John Fisher urged establishing primary schools within country districts to avoid long travel for children. He noted ongoing demand for more small schools, struggling teacher provision, and poor salary and promotion prospects. Mc Fisher was re elected chairman.
A quarterly meeting of the Loyal Ashburton Lodge of Oddfellows Manchester Unity was well attended with the N G presiding. Five members were sick and £17 in dues were approved for payment plus £10 for funeral allowance.
The city saw light Saturday crowds despite near summer warmth while tradesmen reported satisfactory late Friday trade. Christchurch groups debated licensing at Ashburton racecourse, civil service classification schemes, amateur athletics interest, and a forthcoming Arts and Crafts Exhibition.
Fire at Silver stream destroys an eight room house owned by J. W. Abbott and occupied by Mrs. Reid. The building insured for 900 pounds with Sun Office and furniture for 150 pounds. In Blenheim a seven room house owned by the Maher estate and occupied by Mr T Keating burned at 4 30 this morning. Inmates escaped in their night attire. Insurance included furniture 200 pounds and horse 200 pounds.
A special meeting shows strong member turnout with vice president W G Hillier presiding. The committee approved moving to Barnett Street, arranging billiard table transfer with Alcock and Company, appointing R E Fountaine as secretary custodian, and appointing a finance committee to review lighting and utilities.
A patient from Ballarat recounts severe rheumatic pains eased after using Warner’s Safe Cure. After months of discomfort and a hospital stay in Victoria, four bottles delivered relief and the patient remained symptom free since, praising the medicine’s effectiveness.
At the Supreme Court in Invercargill on September 5 Sir Joshua Williams refused an appeal by Patrick Crowery and Anne McWatt. The defence argued notice of appeal was not given within seven days under Section 303 of the Justices of the Peace Act. The appellant contended the eight day period included the Supreme Court holiday. The judge ruled the holiday counted as a public holiday for the statute.
Advice to Inventors explains turning ideas into patents with steps to secure protection. Henry Hughes Ltd offers a free booklet and copy by mail. Regent Cigarettes promote their gift scheme and a free catalogue via Wellington P O Box.
Bishops at a Wellington conference declare the church law on marriage remains unchanged and urge clergy not to solemnise marriages within prohibited degrees despite state divergences.
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