THE RECREATION GROUNDS.

Taranaki Herald, Volume LIV, Issue 13557, 7 November 1907, Page 7

THE RECREATION GROUNDS.

«, ! The usual monthly meeting of the Board was held last evening at the office of the Chairman. Present: Mr. F. P. Corkill (chairman), S. Percy Smith, C. W. Govett, W. L. x Newman, R. Cock, R. C. Hughes, E. Dockrill, H.. Ford, F. Bellringer, and.E. H. Tribe (hon. sec). In accordance with a notice of motion Mr. S. Percy Smith moved : — "That in order to obviate the confusion that has arisen, that still arises, and will continue to do so in the future, between the names -Recreation Sports Ground and Recreation Grounds proper, it is advisable on this and other grounds that the . name of the present Recreation Grounds be changed for a more euphonious one, and at the same time revert to that by which this part was known j hundreds of years prior to the advent of the first European settlers'; and further, that application be made to. the Minister to exercise the powers conferred by the Act in such cases made and provided, to gazette the groundsnow known as the Recreation Grounds, ]to be known in the future as Pukekura | Park." The motion was ' seconded* by Mr. J Hughes. j Considerable argument ensued both I for and against, the motion. ! Upon being put to the meeting the resolution was carried by five to four : — Ayes : Messrs. Smith, Hughes,' Corkill, Dockrill, and Bellringer. Noes : Messrs. Govett, Cock, Newman, and Ford. i It was resolved that the Board should hold a display of fireworks in the grounds on Boxing night, in aid of the funds of the grounds. Mr.. Smith reported that a commencement liad been made with the extension of the lake • towards Brooklamls. The diversion of the water, from the swamp had been effected. As soon as the swamp was sufficiently dry, a start Would be made with the -excavation. CALF. REARING. What shall it profit a man to produce a few more pounds of butter tp-day and a degenerate race of cattle to-morrow? Take no risks and use the "Gilruth" Calf Food. It is -a perfect substitute for whole milk and rears strong healthy calves with a sound constitution. Obtainable from all leading storekeepers or J. B. MacEwan and Co., Ltd., New Plymouth. "RHEUMO QUICKLY CURES RHEUMATISM." Read what Mr. John Abbott, the wellknown Plumber and Gasfitter, of New Plymouth thinks about Rheumo. He writes on July 6th, 1907: — "I have taken ( Rheumo for Rheumatics, and consider it the best remedy for anyone who suffers from Uric Acid which is the main .cause of Rheumatism or Rheumatic Gout. I can honestly recommend Rheumo, as I have used other remedies. I have been a resident in New Plymouth for over 30 jrears, so that I am well known. I shall consider it a pleasure to acquaint anyone I know, what Rheumo did for me. — JOHN ABBOTT, New Plymouth." Your storekeeper or chemist sells Rheumo at 2£ fi^and^s 6d, .<