TAKAKA.

New Zealand Mail, Issue 1717, 25 January 1905, Page 25

TAKAKA.

(From Our Own Correspondent.) The Rev. lather Clanoy, accompanied by the Rev. lather Hicks n (collet-.or for the Cathedral Fund, Woiling un;, intends canvassing this district tor the tund in question. At a meeting of the Takaka Racing Club on Tuesuay last, the tenner oi Mr O. Haase (MlO Ids) was accepted for the right ot a publican s booth on the racecourse tor the approaenmg nieet.i.g. It was resolved, on acc .unt of the uanger to riders and horses, tliat any trainer or owner taking dogs on to the course wH. be disqualiliea. it is a pn.y luat the Club dm not go a step further and place the public at large on the same looting, for the number . f dogs that are allowed to run loose on race days legion, and the uanger lherefrom is considerably more to tiie liorsemen on that uay than when tra.ning operations only are going on. The Druids’ annual picnic, which was held on the Poharo Beach, was one of the greatest gatherings held in Takaka. The popularity oi ibis Boago is growing very fast, and it promises to Be one oi the leading Kougos in Co men Bay before many years are past. The nominations lor the races to be held -n February 2nd must be cons dered highly satisfactory by the ulttb. Given a fino day, lovers of racing will have nothing to complain oi. -tire resul.. of tlie recent tour of the Mo(.ueka cricketers in this district was: Matches piaveu, 4;. won 2; uimwii 1; lust 1. The schools in tills district have reopened after the Christmas holidays, but the majority ot tlie children no not trunk they have had enough holidays, for there is a considerable number absent. 'the only topics of conversation at present are the show and races. 'the Bishop ot iSeison lias just finished his periodical visit to Takaka. -it; present he is v siting Coilingwood and surrounding districts. The two lucky Goliingwood Joiners who drew a uu4oC"b prize lately have just received their money from Taitersail s.