... were enjoying the manly game, the wives and daughters of Mrs. Talbot’s dependents were not forgotten. The local game of “Stool-ball” was pursued with immense vigour, and Mrs. Bentley and Mrs. Harris were especially remarked for their activity. Tea and ...

... cricket •n»;ch between Glynde and Seaford, and also for a stoolbaii match between the married and single women the parish of Stoolball, by the way, seems to be looking up here ...

... was then given from the chair and responded to by Br. Wood, and the company separated to enjoy themselres in the field. Stoolball, quoits, Aunt Sally, swinging, kiss-in-the-ring, dancing, and other games were soon in request, and the evening passed off ...

... little day of sunny bliss as the *' Firle Blues showed their colours in Glyode Park for the purpose of playing a match at stoolball. The ground was market out by Butterfly banners, and all arrangements for the match set out in due form and order. The telegraph ...

... P«t»r Di.on, .latino fc. Uonart,, it , r. .• .. , .. r ..i i on Satnrdsv evening prisoner waa seen get 00l or third elasa Stool-ball, Kiss in tbe-Ring. Cricket, Little carrla down train from London. On alighting, be walked Knee, Aunt Sally.’’ and various ...

... victorious by runs ; while the cricket was going on the women and children were engaged at various games, such Aunt Sally, stoolball, &c.; at the conclusion of cricket various prizes were contested for. A STatPLK-cuABE over six difficult fences, open to ...

... had blessed the year. At three o'clock the whole village adjourned to Beacon Hill, where all Joined In garnet of cricket, stool-ball, hurdle races, sack races, and races which especially excited much amusement, where the leg of one person was tied to the ...

... lawn in front of the mansion at noon. Sides were duly chosen, and the men proceeded to cricket, while the others enjoyed stool-ball, trap, and other rural amusements. At three the dinner bell rang, and in a few minutes the court presented busy scene, the ...

... Mrs. Pay liter, the daughter of our beloved Rector, the tradesmens’ wives and daughters of Handcross were invited to tea. Stoolball, boating, and other amusements wore indulged in, and many were the congratulations, and many the wishes that Mrs. Paynter ...

... husband had just died.—Mr. Veness said there were several other things missing.— One month’s hard labour. PORTSLADE VILLAGE STOOLBALL CLUB, —The members had a stool ball match Monday, in a held lent by Mr. Broomfield, Portslade Farm. Sides were chosen by ...

... secretary. The members sat down to excellent dinner at two o’clock in booth in a meadow contiguous to the inn. Ciicket, stool-ball, and &c., were indulged in after dinner, and towards evening dancing was carried on to the strains of the Crawley band. ...

... terraces five tennis courts wore set out, and these were quickly in full operation. Another pastime that found favour was stoolball, which was played above the terrace. Close to this spot a handsome marquee had been erected, and in this sumptuous tea, provided ...