Windsor & Richmond Gazette, Saturday, March 10, 1900 - page 4 News in Brief Rumoured that Mr. D. Holland has resigned as secretary of the Windsor Gas Company. Prize shooting in connection with the Windsor Volunteer Rifle Club takes place this (Saturday) afternoon commencing at 3 p.m. sharp. At the direction of Captain Paine Windsor Company gave three hearty cheers at the conclusion of Saturday's parade for the success of the British forces in South Africa. A weatherboard cottage and contents at Berkshire Park were consumed by fire on Wednesday night. The house was unoccupied, and was the property of a Sydney resident. Our Church of England friends at the Vineyards will hold a concert on Thursday next, 15th inst. A good programme will be submitted, and a crowded house should be the result. Senr.-Sergeant Boyd was in Sydney on Saturday last giving evidence before the Federal Commissioners, at the Colonial Secretary's office, with reference to the Hawkesbury Electorate and its capabilities, commercially and otherwise. Fifteen recruits were passed into the ranks of A (Windsor) Company on Saturday afternoon last by Adjutant Bartlett. As, however, there were only 11 vacancies in the Company, only 11 men were taken on to the pay-roll, the balance remaining on the strength as supernumeries. The local Company under its present officers appears to be in a very healthy condition. At the meeting for the formation of a Squadron of Lancers in the Hawkesbury District much enthusiasm prevailed. Towards the close of the meeting, however, two Richmond gentlemen got into conflict as to something that had transpired at the meeting held in Richmond. It would be just as well if all little bickerings were kept out of the meetings in future, as nothing more than these little "snaps and snarls" will tend to destroy the "esprit de corps" that should prevail. Playing with Central Cumberland last Saturday against Redfern, "Bill" Howell put together 62 runs, and Les Pye battled dashingly, scoring 100 before being bowled by Lipscombe. Stand-off, bred by Mr. M. Pearce, of Windsor-road, and purchased by Mr. Jas. Gosper, who in turn sold the horse to Mr. Ike Ernshaw, has been performing well in Victoria, though he has had the bad luck to run second twice. Stand-off won the Welter Plate of 250 sovs., and ran second in the Oakleigh and Newmarket Handicaps. While Mrs. J. Roberts and Miss Ada Roberts, who live near the "Red Gate," were driving home from Rouse Hill the other day a part of the harness broke, and the horse began to plunge. Miss Roberts was thrown out of the vehicle on to a fence, and was severely hurt. Medical aid had to be sought, and we are sorry to say that her injuries are rather serious.