PEEL FOREST.

Temuka Leader, Issue 1417, 12 November 1885, Page 3

PEEL FOREST.

Our correspondent writes to us as follows : The Scotsburn School Committee held their monthly meeting on Saturday evening last, Oct. 7th. After the transaction nf business it was decided by the Committee to arrange a conceit and ball, to be held in the schoolroom in aid of the prize fund. The Committee on arriving at the school found the door locked, and as no key was forthcoming, they forced open a window and scrambled into the room in an undignified manner. On Friday evening, October 6th, the members of the Band of Hope were treated to a tea by the Good Templars of the district. The children turned up in great force and thoroughly enjoved their tea. After justice had been done to all the good thingß provided, a Blue Ribbon meeting was held, tho room being crowded. The Chairman (Mr Baikcr) briefly introduced Mr Buxton, of Rangitata Island, who bad been requested to address the meeting. Proceedings started with recitations from a few members of the Band of Hope. Master Henry Sowerby and Miss Isabel Pithie repeating their pieces best carried off the prizes. Mr Buxton's address was very interesting and tho best 1 have heard on the Temperance subject in this district. Speaking at first to the children he soon became a great favorite with them, aud then addressing the meeting he aroused their sympathies, and kept their attention rivetted to the end. During the evening several of Sankey and Moody's hymns were sung, Miss Pritchard ably accompanying on the piano. At the conclusion Mr Buxton received a hearty vote of thanks, all being greatly pleased with him, and a future meeting with an addresß from him will be a pleasure to look forward to. Miss Pritchard and Mr Barker also received votes of thanks. Three donned the blue.