AFTER THE BACE.

Evening Post, Volume LXXVI, Issue 144, 17 December 1908, Page 2

AFTER THE BACE.

PAYING OVER THE STAKES. [BY TELEGRAPH— PRESS ASSOCIATION.] WANGANUI, 16th December. The ceremoiiy of paying over th» stakes in connection with the world's sculling championship took place thi3 evening, when a largely-attended smoko concert was held. Mr. R. Coombes, editor of the Sydney Referee, occupied the chair. Arnst and Webb had great receptions. The proceedings were of a very enthusiastic nature. A number of visiting pressmen and) others expressed the opinion that the Wanganui Rivor was unsurpassed in Now Zealand as tha scene of a championship race. Arnsfc and Mr. Parker, his chief supporter, said that when the next race was rowod the claims of Wanganui River would receive consideration. Webb, in responding to- the toast of his health, acknowledged that he was fairly beaten, and wished Arnst a long tenure of the position he now hold. Mr. Tuck, who was Webb's sole backer, said he was as proud as ever of his man, and would ba ready with 'the necessary money should Webb wa?)t to hr.ye another "'go." Cliambcr'.ain'p Cough Remedy hi 9 proved itself, times out of number, to bo an absolutely fp.fe and reliable remedy. Analysis has proved that it contains no narcotics, and experience has proved its unfailing efficacy in cough*, colds, croup, influenza, and even in warding off pneumonia. Doesn't your comiv.onsense prompt you to purchase a bottle now and keep it in the house for cases of emergency? If it doesn't it should.— Advt.