DISTRICT NEWS.

Taranaki Daily News, Volume LIII, Issue 256, 8 March 1911, Page 7

DISTRICT NEWS.

' ' TARIKI. At the approach of winter the settler is wont to view the condition of the roads, especially in his own locality, with a critical eye, but this year, as far as Tariki road is concerned, there need be no occasion for uneasiness. Mr. A. Douch, the contract, is busy carting out metal, and our indefatigable foreman, Mr. Jones, is equally busy picking up and spreading metal on the weak spots; in fact, he evidently means to make a thorough, .gpod and lasting job, which is what the ratepayer! want. The sawmiljers are making arrangements for. holding their second annual sports meeting on Whit Monday, and intend sparing ho effort in getting out an attractive programme. They did so last year and drew a big crowd, so there is every reason'W hope that .the second meeting- will he Wen better than the first was. ' ' A committee has been formed for the cheese factory's picnic and sports. The local cricketers, with commendable if somewhat rash valor intend (weather permitting) attacking the redoubtable their own ground next Friday, so if the milk supply may show signs of languishing the same cannot be sA'id'o'Pkpoft. ;.,( , .-rrr— — ' ' MAHAU.

The annual -sports 'were held here on Thursday last under favorable circumstances. The heat, of the sun was tempered by passing clouds during the day. Though -perhaps not so many people at-tended,-many new-faces were-noticed, visitors coming from' the adjoining districts. Evidently, we.are.better to our neighbors since the opening of the road Stratford way. . The usual, dance was held in the sqhpolk.puse in the evening. The sports committee tyre to be complimented on;tl)C,jna,i)»f,r-'jn which the meeting was wise it wssjp. There will be a (fair.aiUm^Of^i^ry;. forward for next year. A proposal' to spcure a piece of land as a sports gjpjiifid*is.mooted. That such is wanted goes without saying. In this matter I think the settlers should be consulted as 401-' the best site to be fixed upp%-,.. ( 4 i t.gtl)js i year's gathering the , secretary (Mr. ' Richardson) had everything well arranged, and all the events passed oil' quickly and smoothly, and all seemed to enjoy themselves. The following is the'result of the sports.— Boy*', 220 yds— |j.' McAsey 1, Tu 2. Hurdles, Foley 1, Ciopperth Men's, 220yds—Itcsieven 1, Foley 2. District, lOOyils—Kcstcven 1, W. Rawlinson 2. •'.•"•' '< 12in,Chop-R'eVelf : l, Foley 2. loin 'JM p. übwman 2. B(H)yds-JL. McAsey 1, Rawlinson 2. Sack Race—Lecv'McAsey I, Len. McAsey 2. 18in Chop—Waltrrgßcrwrnan 1, F. Dowman 2. 4+<)yds—Bracegirdle 1, Kesteven 2. ' 100 yds Open—Bracegirdle 1, tiopperth 1 -• "''-' i.! 7 .'. Ladies' Race—Miss Rawlinson 1, Miss Myers 2. Open-weight wrestling—\V. Dowman 1, Riordan2. Light-weight wrestling—Bracegirdle 1, ' W. Campbell 2.: ,toCommitteemen's: Race—Ross 1, Woodall 2. Married Ladies' Race—Mrs. McAsey 1. Mrs. Ayers 2, Mrs. J. Wallace 3. Mr. Bracegirdltt.was the winner of the points prize. From what I sejj, and, Jiear the Matau Valley has not M'ei'ed so much from want of rain as some parts a few miles away. The plaeYstTlTTieeps its name of being ajverdantjyallciy. : .: ..I'RMW. I am gl,ad,lo,','| ; i ?)]p,rJ'. the Waitara Band wi|l be ( jn' J at our sports on Thursday, will enliven things and 1)11. Up the.,gaps between the ' races. "";. , The New'Plyipouti} and Uronui cricket teams were right royally entertained last 'l'hurwlay at the boardinghouse, a kindness by >iis. L. °:.w f .|)iy 1 . appreciated.'' ul<! [ ■-<■■'■ v ' \ We have had more'vain, which has altered of the country. Airs. George's 'orchestra, from New Plymouth;'- has' We'h-'engaged for the Sports Club's'diWe' oh' 1 Thursday evening, and the sltpnb'f 'will be a "sit-down" all'air. 'i >V- ;<< ECZEMA CURED IN LESS THAN A WEEK. PROOF POSITIVE"AT NEWTOWN. People who arc disfigured with eczema need not despair... Listen to what Mrs. ■lane Robinson, ,of 3 Commodore-street, Newton, siiysln I'e's'p'ect to her case. This lady removed a patch of eczema four years old by means of one week's treatment with Ointment removed a patclrof eczema from my face in less than a week in a manner that was positively startling. This batch of eczema was very unsightly, and really I was ashamed to go out'of the house. This eczema had been on my face for about four years when, I started to use Rexona. I had tried all sorts of ointments and other remedies, but all without any effect at all. After a few applications of Rexona, however, the irrita:cm was much decreased, and the eczema scabs liegfh'fo'oQme'pfi l ,leaving new skin ' underneath.,: The jmlrovement kept up day by day;till all 1 tie scabs' were gone and a sfeuvappcared where the disfiguring' ec?ema??forinerly was. The wonderfully Re'xona Ointment effected hros astonished and delighted me.",- Rexonar,,the. inew, skin remedy, is sold only in triangular pots, at Is Gd and 3s.:'Obtainable at Bullock and Johnston's.

Do not go to the expense of calling in a doctor when you sprain your ankle. Bathe your foot'and ankle in water as hot as can be borne and rub in Chamberlain's Pain Mm freely. Repeat the rubbing sever.il times, and in two or three days yon will be able to get about and will be quite cured in less than a week. Sold by all chemists and storekeepers.

I QKATO QLUB, Affiliated with Taranaki A. & C. Association and N.Z. Axemen's Association. i ' FIFTH ANNUAL SPORTS , j Will be held in Mr. Wooldridge's Pad- | dock (opposite Okato Hotel). FRIDAY, MARCH 17, 1911. MUSIC IN ATTENDANCE. (SPORTS COMMENCE 11 a.m. SHARP. PROGRAMME: Ist 2nd Prize Prize 1. Maiden Flat Race, 150 yds. 25s 5s Post Entry Is CI. 2. Novice Chop, 12in. Block.. 23s 10s Post Entry Is 6d. 3. 100 Yards Handicap 50s 20s (Mr. J, Power's special donation of 10s.) Nona. Is (Id, Accept. 2s 6d. 4. President's Chop, 12in Blk. 100s 20s Nom. 4s, Accept. 2s. 5. High Jump 25s 5s Post Entry Is 6d. C. Double - Handed Sawing Handicap (18-inch log).. 60s 10s N»m. 3s, Accept. 2s. 7. 220 Yards Handicap 60s 20s I Nom. 2s 6d, Accept. Is 6d. i 8. Sack Race 15s 5s Post Entry Is. 9. Handicap Chop, 15in. Block 80s 20s Nom. 3s, Accept. 2s. 10. 880 Yards Handicap 60s 20s Nom. 2s 6d, Accept Is. 11. Ladies' Race, ages 16 and over Trophy Trophy Post Entry Free. 12. Okato Handicap Chop, 18inch log 200s 40s Nom. Os, Accept. 4s. 13. Girls' Race, ages under 16. Tro. Tro. Post Entry Free. 14. Members' Race Gold Medal Silver Medal Post Entry. 15. Schoolboys' Race 7s 8d 2s6d Post Entry Free. 16. Stepping a Chain 15s Post Entry Is. 17. Three Part Race 15s 5s Post Entry Is 6d. 18. Hop, Step and Jump 15s 5s Post Entry Is 6d. 19. Putting the Shot 15s Post Entry Is. 20. Sheep Guessing, tickets Is. 20s -- Programme subject to alterations. Nominations for chopping and sawing events close on SATURDAY, March 4, 1911. Acceptances close March 11, 1911. Nominations for running events close on THURSDAY, March 9, 1911. Acceptances 11 a.m. on day of sports. Four competitors must start, or no second prize given. All nominations must be accompanied by fees and previous two years' performances. If no performances for two years, previous three performances to be given. LEGAL GAMES WILL BE ALLOWED —Fee 10/6. REFRESHMENT BOOTH ON GROUND. Admission to ground, 1/-; Children, under 14, 6d. Q.RAND gOCIAL AND JJANCE In Hempt'on Hall in the Evening. Orchestral Music. Gents, 3/-; Ladies, 1/6. All communications to be addressed to— J. WOOLDRIDGE. Okato. Secretary.