Teviot News.

Alexandra Herald and Central Otago Gazette, Issue 696, 6 October 1909, Page 6

Teviot News.

(Own Correspondent). i The weather during the past week has been exceptionally warm, and coming after a' steady two days' rain has given a great impetus to growth. The shield won this year by the Alexandra School football team in the recent tournament has, during the past few days, been on view in one of the local windows, and has , been the subject of general admiration. It is constructed of oak, with silver mountings, and the design and work reflects great credit on the makers, Messrs Stewart Dawson andCo., Dunedin. Despite the unfavorable weather last Monday week there was a very large attendance at the buckjumping exhibition of the Jones Company, and judging by the great laughter of the audience much entertainment was derived from the attempt of local riders to win the prize offered by the proprietors. Two small mishaps occurred during the performance, otherwise it passed off successfully. The members of the Defence Rifle Club held a church parade last Sunday, attending the Presbyterian Church. Everything in connection with the range is now completed, and as soon as it has been inspected by the department shoot ing will commence. The local school committee has decided to purchase a piano for the school. The committee has voted £2O for the purpose, and it is proposed td hold a sale of work in December to raise the balance, the staff undertaking the arrangements. Mr T Milne, B.A, will act as assistant in the Presbyterian Church during the summer months. He takes up his duties on 24th prox.— Crowded out last issue.