LOCAL and GENERAL

Oxford Observer, Volume V, Issue V, 16 June 1894, Page 3

LOCAL and GENERAL

Football. — A Football Match Amberley v Oxford was played in the' Park last Saturday and after a very interesting game resulted in a win for Oxford by IB points to nil. Mr J. Hooper acted as referee and it is needless to say performed that duty in a very satisfactory manner. Amberley won the toss and decided to defend the south goal. The kick off by Oxford was quickly followed up by their forwards and soon placed the visitors on the defensive, and a lot of scrummaging and close play took place in Amberley twenty-five. From a heel out of scrum J. Summerfield got possession and cleverly evading his opponents scored. 0. Aldridge took the kick and placed a neat goal but was disallowed ( Oxford 3 Amberley nil ) From the 7 drop out the ball was sent well into the local twenty-five but was quickly-returned by . D. Me. Grath. The Amberley forwards here got up a dribbling rush and took the ball into mid-field, where T. Harle got possession and passed to G. Aldridge who took the leather back to the visitors twenty -five, then passed to Sirett who crossed the line and scored. The shot at goal failed to increase the score. (Oxford (3/ Amberley nil.) After the drop out a lot of scrummaging took place in tbe visitors territory but no further scoring resulted and half tircle" Wafe called with the 1 ball well in: Amberley twenty -five. On .resuming play the kick off by Amberley was quickly returned by C Aldridge and the local forwards among whom Me Grath 2, Summerfield and Syret were IDvommcnt took the ball will into the visitors quarters a lot of scrummaging here took place and Cleaver getting possession from a heel out passed to G. Aldridge who crossed" the line and scored, the captain took the kick, but frotn the difficult angle failed to increase the score (Oxford 9 Amberley nil.) Amberley here 'worked haid to -. retrieve their lost fortune and getting up a. dribbling rush were only stopped by D. Me. Grath when within an act of

sco-ing. From a line out J. Harle got possession and by a long run relieved ; Oxford and crossed out of touch in the visitors twenty-five. On the ball being brought into play, Amberley got possession but were stopped, and a lot; of scrummaging took place under their goal, from a heel out of scrum Gorton got the ball and passed to T. Harle who potted a neat goal. ( Oxford 13 Amberley nil ) A lot of give and take play now took place but no further scoring ; and time was called with the ball well in the visitors twenty-five. A dinner was provided for the visitors in the Oxford Hotel, after partaking of which they returned home by the- evening train thoroughly convineed that the. Gxford toys were thorough footballers and jolly good fellows. Bano of Hope.— The fortnightly meeting of the Methodist Band of Hope, was held in the West Oxford Church on Monday evening last. The Rev. E. Mayson presided;*. A very interestingprpgraramewaigone through consi sting of recitations as follows, Misses Ancall, Knbwles, Greigg, Sneethurst, C. Knowies, R. Whyte, Roi and Miss Mayson. Two readings by Mrs Dalley, recitation by George, and Arthur Munn. A most interesting; Dialogue by three young men Messrs J. Whyte, John Whyte, and P. Jones, but the gem of the evening was a Dialogue given by the three Miss Whyte's. After the programme was gone through, one perhaps more interesting to some would be the eatables and coffee handed round by the ladies to a very eager audience which did justice to the good things so liberally provided.

Chtjbch Social,— The Church Social will be held next Wednesday. The following will be sold during the evening. Wheat, Oat-chaff, Potatoes, Turnips, Sheep, Lambs, Poultry, Pickles, Sewing Machine &e. &c. Impebial Tea,— Ask your Grocer orStorekeeper for "Imperial" Tea. A ticket in each 1 and £lb packet for a' valuable present. Dont mips this chance of securing a good and useful present. The quality of Teas Guaranteed. May be purchased at Hunter's and Waterman's East Oxford and at Mr A Lee's Store Oxford. INFLUENZA.i-Now this epidemic is becoming prevalent we strongly recommend the free use of Platypus Brand of Eucalyptus Globulus Extract, taken upon sagar or'in milk. The most pleasant way to take Eucalyptus is in the Platypus Brand of Eucalyptus Jujubes. They are in such a portable form, pleasant to taste; antiseptic and stimulant. Sprinkle the oil upon handkerchief and about the rooms. Health Tea. — As will be seen by advertisment appearing in this issue, Mr F, W. Waterman of this town has been appointed local agerit for ' Healih * Tea, a new brand of blended tea which has lately been put on the New Zealand market. This, tea has, we are informed, met wifch a tremendous sale in Australia and wherever' it has been introduced into this colony. The success has been an unparalleled one : its wonderful and varied qualities have made the * Health ' Tea a household word in tea drinking communities and we have no doubt it will meet withihe aine approval" here. 1 ' "