COUNTRY NEWS.

Star (Christchurch), Issue 6310, 7 August 1888, Page 3

COUNTRY NEWS.

Tub Weather at AsiumKTOJr. — Ab Ashburton rain set in early on Sunday morning, and continued with little intermission until mid-day yesterday. The weather is still ,very cold and unsettled. Bboojifield School. — A meeting oE the Committee was held on August 4, all the membera being present, Mr G. A. Wornall in the chair. A large amount of correspondence waa read from tho Board of Education, containing Inspector's report j and various othor matters, including- a memo of letter from Wellington, condemning the use of school buildings for purposes of amusement, and asking the Committee not to grant permission for their uec for dancing-; also— ehaiiag.— tbe funud ai the disposal of the Board are not sufficient to repair buildinga, and requesting that none of* the Incidental Fund be expended on school treats or prizes. The Chairman stated that none of the fund had been used for such purposes. Applications for tho position of Sewing Miatres3 are to be sent in to the Chairman by August 15. An item of £1 Is was passed for payment of repairs, and the meeting closed. Band op Hope, Woodend. — A successful meeting was held in the Oddfellows* HaU on August 3. Mr Little occupied the chair. A very good programme waa gone through. A dialogue entitled "True Blue " was well given by Masters T. Peglar, D. Morris, J. Murchie, E, Judson, and C. Hewitt ; another, '• The Temperance Clock," by Masters A. and Gr. Orcfcard, and another, *■-* True Manliness," by Misses Little and Ayers, Messrs Bramley, Eudd, and Burgess. Songs were given by Mrs Ayera, Misses Little, Eobinson, and Needham, and a duet, " Two Lives," -was nicely sung by the Misses Little. The accompaniments were played by Mrs Ayers and Miss Little. A number of recitations were given during tha evening, amongst othere, "The Farmers' Beer," by A. Judson," and " Beautiful Snow," by Misa Nelly Archer," were woll rendered. " Gather Them In," from the " Christian Choir," and some Jubilee songs were also included in the programme. Five signatures were added to the roll, and thus ended one of the best Band of Hope meetings ever held in Woodend. Football. — The return match between the Leeston and Southbridge Football Clubs took place on the Leeston ground last Saturday. A good deal of interest was centred in the match, as the local team had proved victorious in all their local matches. A large number of spectators was present, to whom the result of fcho game must havo been anything but pleasant. Soon after the kick off, it was at once seen that the Lseston backs were far too good for their opponents, the heavy Southbridge forwards, however, carrying the scrimmages. The visitors seemed bent on securing a victory, continually disputing the Umpires' and Eeferee's decisions. At the conclusion of the first spell the scores stood : — Leeston, five points ; Southbridge, three. The back play of the Leestonians waa very good. A few minutes after the commencement of the second spell Donald, for Leeston, got in between the posts, from which a goal was kicked. The visitors disputed the try, but the Eefereo deciding in favour of Leeston, the Southbridge men, after somo wrangling, left the ground ; not before, however, showing rather bad taste by giving three groans for the victors. This was . replied to by the Leeston team giving the usual cheers in a hearty manner. For the victors Moorhead and Halley (forwards) and all the backs played a good game ; C. Willis (back) and Nicholson (forward) were most serviceable to the 'losers. , Ashburton Ceicket Club. — The annual general meeting of the Ashburton Cricket Club was held on Saturday evening. There was a fair attendance. The balance-sheet showed liabilities about £o, and assets (mostly cricketing material) valued at .£lO. It was decided to carry on the Club, and the following officers were elected for the ensuing season*. — President —Mr C. G Hawdon j "Vice - Presidents — Messrs A. Harrison, D. Thomas, M. Scott and Dr Tweed ; Secretary — Mr C. Hawson ; Treasurer — Mr F. Mainwaring; Committee — Messra A. Fooks, G. W. Andrews, W. H. Kneen, W. B. Denshire, A. Jameson, D. Moore, C. Strange, Blake and T. Sawle. Ifc wa3 a recommendation to the Committeo thab a concert in aid of the funds be held.