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Bush Advocate, Volume XXI, Issue 142, 15 December 1908, Page 2

" WAI-RONGOA!" "WHAT IS IT? " "WAI-RONGOA" 'Natural Mineral Water ("the Medicine Water"), -is Nature's wise provision for man's infirmities. Flowing from its source deep under the great Maungatoka Mountain, it emerges sparkling and bubbling from ifes bed of white conglomerate, (a pure crystalline formation) at the Wai-Rongoa Medicinal Springs, North Taieri, Otago. The large volume of natural gas it contains indicates that the water comes under great pressure, and no matter what the season is, dry or wet, the quantity of water flowing never varies — it is believed to be inexhaustible. / # The whole of the watershed has li'epti juin'.hatori in order to prevent the possibility of contamination of the wrlls, and it has been eon vetted into a beautiful park under the constant care of a landscape gardener. A large factory has been erected containing the latest and best machinery (solid silver-lined) for bottling the waters and char^inj; with the valuable natural gas collected from the springs . Thus " Wai-liongoa" comes to the public in all its natural purity It has been aptly termed "THE BRINGER OF HEALTH." The taste of" Wai-liongoa" is cleiir and pleasant, with just a sufficient indication of ehalyoeates to remind one of their healing .qualities, and the tparjclc and " life" of the water render it instantly refreshing ami comforiitcg. . As an Antacid " Wai-Kongoa "is of great benelit in cases of Dyspepsia and Gout or Rheumatic manifestation, while the iron it contains makes it invaluable to those suffering from anaemia or debility. - It i:=. in f 'tot, Nature's Antidote for human ailments, and if taken regularly will nm, fiii to benefit the most complii-aled v i:a>es. It assimilates perfectly with wines, spirits, ales, milk, &c. " Wai Eongoa " has gained gold medals wherever exhibited, including Dublin, Liverpool, St. Louis, Queensland, N.Z. International, &c. THOMSON a? .GO., Dunedin WHOLESALE. AGENTS— T. ft W. YOUNG, Wellington; BARRAUD ft ABRAHAM, Palmenton K.

FIFTH ANNUAL GATHERING .- OF THE .TXrAIPCKURAU SPORTS CLUB.- ■. '„ BOEING DAY, December 26th, 1903. , To be held on the Cricket Ground, Commencing at 12 noon. PROGRAMME. 1. Boys' Race, handicap, under 16, 15D :fl»rds; first 10s 6d (Mr J. Williantsom's prize), second ss. Entratoce Gd. 2. Maiden Race, 120 yards; first 30s, second 10s. Entrance 2s. 3. Maiden Bicycle Race, 1 mile; first 30a, second 21s. Entrance Is 6d. 4. Waipukurau Handicap, ' first event, 100 yards; first 40a, second 20s, third 10s. A Special Prize of £2 2s and a Cup presented by Mr P. Bairrie will be given to the compeiikor scoring most Points in Handioay. For Cup Conditions see Rides and Conditions below. Norn. for Handicap ss, ace. 3s. Points to count — First 3, second 2, -third 1. 5. Bagpipe Marches; first 42s (Mr D. McLeod's prize), second 21s (Mr A. Jones' prize): Entrance 3s. 6. Bioycle Race, 1 mile; first 50s, second 20s. Entrance 2s 6d. 7. Tkrowing the Hammer; first 30s, second 10s. Entrance 2s. 8. Highland Fling; first 42s (Messrs D. A. McLean and S. McNutt's prize), second 21b. Entrance 3s. 9. Boys' Sack Race, under 17, 50 yards; first 10s (Mr Nicholson's trophy), second ss. Entrance 6d. 10. Waipukurau Handicap, second event, — v yards; first 40s, second 20s, third 10s. 11.- Tug-of-War, 8 men a-side, best two pulls out of three; first 60s. Entrance Is a man. \ lla. Quoits. 21ft throw, 71b Quoits; first Mr Adam King's trophy, valued at £1 Is. Entrance Is. 12. Bicycle Race, handicap, 2 miles; first 60s, second Messrs Henry Williams and Son's trophy £1 Is. Entrance 3s. 13. Strathspeys and Reels Music; first Messrs R. Smart and J. Skidmore' b prize £2 2s, second 21s. Entrance 3s. 14. Half-Mile Handicap; first 50s, second 20s. Norn. 3s. 15. Boys' Race, handicap, 100 yards, under 12; first 10s, second ss. Entrance 6d. 16. Hop-Step-and- Jump ; first 30s, second 10s. Entrance 2s. 17. Irish Jig; first 42s (Messrs R. Coney's and J. T. Brophy's prize), second 21s. Entrance 3s. 16. Bicycle Race, handicap, 3 miles; first 60s, second Messrs E. Reynolds and Co.'s trophy value 255, third 10s. Entrance 3s. 19. Waipukurau Handicap, third event, 440 yards; first 40s, second 20s, third 10s. 20. Sword Dance; first 42s (Messrs R. Dougall, M. MacKay and J. O'Neill's prize), second 21s. Entrance 3s. 21. One Mile Handicap; first 60s, second 20s, third 10s. Norn. 3s, ace. Is. 21a. Tossing the Caber ; first 425, second 10s 6d (presented by Donald MeLeod). Entrance 2s 6d. 22. Handicap Trot, three times rouad, minimum weight lOst; first 50s, second Mr Sterry'a bridle 245. Entrance 3b. 23. Stockmen's Race, minimunl weight 10si: first 40s, second Mr T. Jones' trophy 21s. Entrance 2s 6d. 24. Troopers' Thread and Needle Race; first 30s, second 10s. Entrance 2s. 25. Medley Race; walk half round, trot once round, gallop once round ; first 40s, second 21s (given by Messrs W. Storah and Jas. Harvey). Entrance 2s 6d. Highland Events: Three starters or no competition. •!■■ Athletic Events: Five starters or no comsetition. RULES AND CONDITIONS. Nominations for Events Nos. 4, 6, 10, 12, 14, 18, 19, and 21, must be in writing, and accompanied by the necessary Fees and definite particulars of last two years' performances (all matches to be included). If no performances in that time the last four performances or any. Nominations close with the secretary on MONDAY, 7th December. Handicaps will be declared on Mon-