FOOTBALL.

Taranaki Daily News, 31 August 1918, Page 4

FOOTBALL.

WELLINGTON DEFEATS WANGANUI. By Telegraph.—Press Association. Wanganui, Last Night. The annual inter-college football tournament was concluded to-day, when Wellington College defeated Wanganui Collegiate School by 13' points to 11, after a fast and exciting game. There was a record attendance. The weather was' fine, and the ground in excellent order. For Wellington, Ward and Nichol scored tries, both being converted by Nicholls, who also kicked a goal from mark. For Wanganui, Bryce scored after a sensational run. Glasgow and Weekes aIBO scored tries, one try being converted by Stewart. Some brilliant back play was witnessed, Ward for Wellington and Bryce for Wanganui each running right through the opposition.

The Palmerston North shopkeepers have decided to close at 6.30 p.m. in future,—Press Assoc. Cabinet states the report that no more racehorses will toe allowed to leave the Dominion is denied 'by Cabinet Ministers and the Union Company, " The company that has been controlling the Vivific Tonic and Ointment lias been recently reorganised, and it is proposed to energetically push the Bale of these wonderful specifics. Pew tonics and ointments are recommended by the medical fraternity, but in this case Vivific is strongly advocated as a sure cure for the sad physical conditions under which so many human 'beings drag out a painful existence. It is not claimed that the and ointment will cure all the ills to which man (and woman) is heir to, but the tonic most certainly will build up the Wood system, specially of children, whilst the ointment, used in conjunction with the tonic, will cure skin troubles pf all natures. This claim the company is prepared to substantiate. It, lias hundreds of testimonials to this effect, and the grateful sufferers in Taranaki who have been cured are walking advertisements for the efficacy of the remedies The letters will be shown to any doubtful persons. Meantime the outlay is small and the 'benefits great, so if you are a sufferer from any kind of skin troubles or are run down apd want a pick-up, ask for the remedies from any grocer in the province, and watch the advts- in the Daily News, which tell their own story—and a conclusive story it will prove.—Artvt. An afternoon iivgaid of the Red Cross Fund will be held at Niger House on Wednesday afternoon, commencing at 2.30. Musical items and various stalls should help to provide a pleasant and profitable afternoon. Men! Take sound advice and buy thesa sale line 3at the Melbourne. They're ge= ing to be much dearer- "Hardwear," soft-finish, cotton tweed trousers, 'Bs lld{ odd tweed vests, 6s 9d; tweed hats, fig lis; pure wool cashmere socks, 2s lid pair; all-wool ribbed pants, 6s fid; grey or striped denims, 6s lid; all-wool trweed trousers, 12s fid, 14s 8d; SJ3jS. drill shirts, plain, navy, or striped, 6s lid;, all-wool flannels, 6s 'Cd. The NZ- Loan and "Mercantile Agency Co., Ltd., draw attention to their Stratford sale on Tuesday, September 3, at 1-2 noon. Fuji particulars on page 8. Commandant Rowlands, of the Salvation A»jny, is making a special appeal to the public for help for their annual SelfDenial Fund this year. While the Army lias done a great deal for the war funds, they have also had to maintain theil ether work at' the same time. The annual Self-Denial Book has been left with us. It is a splendidly-got-up work, showing the different homes; the balancesheet finds a place at the end of the book.

Cliarlie Chaplin heads the matinee programme at the Empire Theatre this afternoon in "Behind the Screen," another of the comedies in which the little comedian performs some remarkably humorous stunts. There is "A Lass of tlie Lumberlands" and several other pictures in support. ' To-night Viola Dana will be the chief attraction in the Metro fea* ture, "The Winding Trail," and the supports will include the fourth episode of "A Lass of thp Lumberlands." The World Aim-drama, "Gates of Gladness," stirs those sacrtd emotions of parental love which are so deep-seared in every man and woman. The leading part is taken by the bewitching little kiddie-stair, Madge Evans, whose wistful charm is more appealing than ever. "Gates of Gladness" shows at both matinee and night sessions at Everybody's today. Every elector should know that, in asking that all should sign its Monster Petition asking Parliament to grant a poll on the National Efficiency Board's Report in favor of immediate National Prohibition, the N.Z. Alliance has made it clear that provision must bo made to take the vote of our soldiers on the question. The Alliance holds that no one has so good a right as the man in khaki to decide the question—and it holds it essential that, together with the folks at home, the men fighting for us should be given an opportnnTty of deciding the matter. The people should decide—whatever your views, therefore, you should sign the Alliance Petition asking for the poll.— Advt. Ask distinctly for SANDER'S fTUCALYPTI EXTRACT, or else you mav receive one of the many substitutes. The GENUINE SANDER EXTRACT cures colds, fevers, indiges--1 tion; prevents infectious diseases and heals ulcers, poisoned wounds, skin diseases, burns, sprains, etc. It is much more powerfully antiseptic than the common eucalyptus and doM-mot dapresa