Windsor & Richmond Gazette, Saturday, February 24, 1900 - page 12 RIVERSTONE Messrs. C. Stubbs and Bert Wheeler have returned to Queensland. It is reported that some important changes are to [be] made at the meat works shortly. Mr. Joseph's new shop premises are nearing completion, and look well. Who will be the first tenant ? Messrs. East and Cragg, had a run to Wilberforce last week, and spent a night at Host Cobcroft's Hotel. Mr. D. Donoghue is making a good show with Mr. E. Joseph's new building near the Oddfellow's Hall. Constable Grigor is away on his holidays, and Constable Dingwell from Windsor, is doing relieving duty. The parishioners of St. Paul's Church are making a move to arrange for the annual tea-meeting. It will probably be held next month. Mr. H. C. Jenks, superintendent for the Standard Life Association, has been in the district. He was shown round by Mr. B. Woods, agent for the Association. The Gazette may be obtained at the stores of Mr. L. J. Darling, Mr. C. Davis, and Mr. Bambridge. Any of these gentlemen will take orders for subscription or job printing. When the news reached here that the British soldiers had found their way into Kimberley, Mr. R. Wheeler, who is one of the most loyal subjects in the district, hoisted a flag in honor of the victory achieved. Prior to his sermon on Sunday afternoon in St. Paul's Church, the Rev. Mr. Cranswick congratulated the workers of the Guild on the sale of work the previous week, and the unity with which they worked in the cause. The following players have been chosen to play against Richmond to-day (Saturday) : - M. Maguire, S. Maguire, A. Maguire, A. Sherwood, W. Mason, C. Daley, J. Myers, H. Robbins, A. Wiggins, C. Mortley, and T. Fletcher. It may not be generally known that return tickets to and from Sydney are now available from one Saturday to another. Up to a little time ago tickets would only last up to Friday night if got on the previous Saturday. Mr. O. G. Hodge has been in communication with the Railway Department. The cricket match between Richmond and Riverstone which commences to-day (Saturday) should be a great game. Both teams are confident of victory, but one will have to go under. Our men are of opinion that they can down Richmond. If they do, they will perform a feat that has not yet been accomplished in this year's competition. A benefit concert in aid of Mr. George Sholey will be given in the Oddfellow's Hall, Riverstone, on Saturday, March 3rd. We understand that Miss Elsie Wiggins is the promoter, and she will have the assistance of Messrs. Quinn and Cragg in carrying out the details. The object of the entertainment is a deserving one, and we trust that it will be a big success. Riverstone lost one of its oldest residents on Tuesday the 6th inst, in the person of Mr. John Hay. He was a resident of the district for 19 years, during which time he has chiefly been engaged as a sawyer, and prior to coming here he was engaged for many years in a similar capacity on the Murray River, where he made the acquaintance of the late Mr. William Edwards. He was willing and ready any hour of the night to do a neighbour a good turn.