April 1909

The vital statistics for Cambridge for the month of March are as follows: -Marriages 2, births 4, deaths 5. For the quarter ending 31 March the figures are:-Marriages 10, births 14, deaths 14.
The annual school picnic took place at Mr Simpson's paddock, Fencourt, yesterday. In spite of the showery weather a large gathering of parents and children turned out, and a most enjoyable day was spent.
The architect for the Town Hall, Mr A B Herrold, is at present in Cambridge. A start is being made today with the foundations of the building, the contractor commencing with excavating the trenches.
The North Island Egg-laying Competition Association Ltd, duck competition, commenced on Thursday, some six or seven pens having been entered.
The dog registrar for the Borough, Mr J K Pierce, has registered nearly 90 dogs, which is said to be a record, notwithstanding the increased registration fee.
The session of the Senior Young Women's Bible Class, connected with the Presbyterian Church, resumed with a pleasant, well-attended social held on Tuesday evening.

Muller Bros notified the public that they had bought A Manson's Cambridge Bakery in Duke Street and they would supply first class bread, pastry and confectionery.
Miss Rochfort, matron at Te Waikato Sanatorium, rallied the Cambridge women to start fundraising for a battleship which the New Zealand Government offered to the Motherland. Miss Rochfort inaugurated the Women's Patriotic League and sent out 1,000 notices including 103 to various Mayors in the Dominion. They hoped meetings would be called in all towns and cities and that subscriptions would be solicited. Lady Ward was asked to act as President of the League.
Justices of the Peace, W F Buckland and E J Wilkinson, issued two prohibition orders against locals at the local Police Court.
St Paul's Methodist church held a garden party at the Alexandra Hall in connection with the harvest thanksgiving. There were musical and vocal items by members; bagatelle, table croquet and bowls; supper was served.
Otago introduced small owls from England, to get rid of small birds – having realized that small boys on their annual egg gathering mission were not keeping small birds at bay.

The management of the Young Men's Christian Association decided to buy the Methodists old gymnasium and were in favour of selecting Mr Day's site fronting Kirkwood Street. The young men were being catered for in physical fitness, religion and debating.
'Mrs F Lewin desires to thank the public for past support and begs to state that she is now prepared to make the latest costumes, the long cut away coats are now in fashion, those desiring one made should call and see Mrs Lewin. If you need a Divided Riding Costume, you will be pleased with Mrs Lewin's make.'
Over Easter the Maungatautari Races at 'Dingley Dell' were a great draw card for the district. About 1,000 people watched 14 events with E Nickle's 'Miss West' winning the Settlers' Plate.
A bowling tournament, the first held by the Cambridge Club, attracted teams from Rotorua, Hamilton, Te Aroha, Paeroa, Grey Lynn, Mt Eden and Rocky Nook.
The Croquet Club took advantage of the visitors to town and held a very successful social and dance. Proceeds went towards the cost of top-dressing the lawns in Victoria Street .

The Foundation Stone of the Town Hall was laid yesterday in the presence of a large number of town and country residents. Mayor W F Buckland was presented with an inscribed silver trowel and was congratulated on the accomplishment of the scheme. 'The building when completed would be a credit to the architect, the builder, and a monument to the indomitable industry and perseverance of His Worship', said Councillor John Ferguson.
After a few words His Worship then proceeded to lay the stone, remarking as he did so that they were not adopting the usual practice of putting coins underneath it so there was no use anyone looking around (laughter).
The Women's Patriotic League placed a collection box in front of the platform in the middle of the Chrysanthemum Show tent and shilling subscriptions were invited from women and girls.
The 18th annual Chrysanthemum Show opened with an excellent exhibition of blooms. Very successful prize takers were Mrs and the Misses Sharkey who exhibited over 300 blooms; Miss H Wells, Miss Ewen and Mr T Wells. Mr W F Buckland had an exhibition of nearly a thousand begonia blooms – all the flowers grown in the open.

'The Mayoralty Stakes' by Borax.
'Seldom of late years has there been a contest, but by all accounts this year will witness a 'flutter', the two well known veterans Town Hall and Library being spoken of as certain contestants. These two horses come from stables which are known to be antagonistic to each other, so desperate efforts will probably be made to secure the race. As this event is considered the Blue Riband of the local turf, much interest will centre on the result. There is little doubt in my mind that Town Hall will start favourite, but it is well to remind the knowing division that the race is not always to the swift. Whips will probably be out all the way, and with the one who can best stand a punishing finish will victory rest. One of my touts reports preparation for a heavy commission on Library from those sports who reside in the Borough backblocks.'
When Mr Dickinson was approached to contest the Mayoralty he declined saying that the contract had been let for the Town Hall and he would let Mr Buckland raise the money for its payment.

 

Back

 

Site Feedback
We value your feedback. If you have any suggestions on how this site can be improved, or if you have any technical issues with this site, please let us know.

Disclaimer:
While all due care has been taken to verify information contained on this site, the Cambridge Museum accepts no responsibility for any errors, omissions or misrepresentation.

Copyright © 2003 - Cambridge Museum - All Rights Reserved.