Beaconsfteld Notes

Feilding Star, Volume XI, Issue 90, 23 January 1890, Page 2

Beaconsfteld Notes

(tfBOM OTTR OWN COBBEBPONDENT.) Beaconsfisld can now boast of a Eifler Association, which has been formed I mainly by the exertions of Mr Benson, Resident of the Association. The first practice was held on Friday the 17th inst. y and about 35 members presented themselves for competition f&i a "Wimbledon -target, on the estate of. Mr Buchanan, where a range of 1200 yards can be obtained. The last named gentleman encouraged the competitors by giving a fat sheep as first prize which was won by Mr Fitton. Mr Crabb, of Halcombe, gavea handsome cruet'stand as second prize, and this was won by Mr Mason. The third prize was a donation in coin, given . by Mr Williamson, which was won by Mr Woodman. The fourth prize was won by Mr Wm. MaeDougall. Mr Benson is in negotiation with theGovernment for the supply of rifles, which are expected to come to hand. in time for the next practice, which is proposed to be held at Easter. . In the evening a concert was held in . aid :of the school funds. The concert opened with a play called " Two heads are better than one," aad this was so creditably given by local amateurs as to elicit frequent applause from the audience. After the conclusion of the play a number of songs and recitations were given, all of which were well received, most of the uerformers being encored. Financially speaking the concert was a great success, A dance was held after the entertainment and .the young people footed it merrily till "■ day dawnedj when all went home well pleased with the day's amusement. .