TE AROHA WEST.

Te Aroha News, Volume XIV, Issue 2084, 12 March 1898, Page 2

TE AROHA WEST.

(From our own Correspondent.)

Tub rain which fell steadily yesterday week was welcomed by all our settlers. It had been badly needed, as in very many cases all the water had become dried up from the drains and the cattle had become wholly dependent on what their owners cared to spare them from the house supplies. In one case the stock had to be driven a good distance through another person’s property to where there was water. No wonder then that the rain was considered welcome. The many good turnip wops had begun to droop their heads, owing to the continuous and excessive heat, but have attained quite a revived appearance since the showers. The dance in the schoolroom was carried through on the same evening notwithstanding the heavy rain which fell at intervals during the evening. It was voted on all sides to be a great success, and reflected great credit on its energettc promoters. Some of the ladies of the district had provided a very good supper which was highly appreciated by all present, many of whom hailed from Waihou, Te Aroha and Waiorongomai. / Our cricketers met with defeat at the hands of the Te Aroha men last Saturday, but say that with assiduous practice they hope to turn the tables at the next meeting. Having won the toes the Te Aroha West skipper sent his men to the wickets, but the Te Aroha bowling proved rather tricky for the inexperienced members of the team save one, A. Reynolds, who knocked up a dozen before being dismissed. Forrest, an ex-Morrins-ville player, capped this, and with rather stylish cricket scored a dozen and a half. The - innings closed for 49 runs. Te Aroha responded with 76, thanks to the vigorous hitting of Pearson, Oliver, Burlaoe and Eager. Having a little time to spare the Te Aroha West men again went to the wickets, but met with a most disastrous downfall- Tli© match, though it resulted in a defeat, will do pur men a lot of good, for they were certainly treated, to plenty of leather hunting and returning.