February 1905

"Telephonic communication is now established between the Cambridge Post Office and Cambridge West."
The Cambridge Dramatic Society outdid themselves with a performance of 'A Life's Revenge' at the Alexandra Hall. Frank Grist put on a memorable performance as Humpy Logan, Joe Richards was the villain and Charles Boyce the suffering husband. Miss Alice Hanlin's acting was full of naturalness and force and Miss Ada Boyce as Lettie Lightfoot had many chances of fine comedy acting.
Although improvements were being carried out to the road to Te Waikato Sanatorium, Miss Beck and Miss Blackburn were upset out of their buggy over a 30 foot cliff. Fortunately help was near and they were rescued.
A correspondent mused about 'Gas or Electricity for Cambridge'. "And think, sir, what a thing of beauty and of joy, amid the blackness of the night, would be the gleam and glow of that delicate arch [bridge] spanning the eddying river - lit up with a double row of incandescent lamps?"

The local photographer, Lionel Isherwood produced a photo album of 16 Cambridge views and they were selling for 2 shillings a copy. Lionel also took photos of all the Cambridge Co-operative Dairy Company's creameries in the district.
The courtcase of a local rape was gaining momentum and the Independent sent its own reporter to Auckland. 33 witnesses, including the town's two doctors, were waiting in Auckland for the case to be called.
Master Edward Hally had a narrow escape from drowning in the Waikato River, and five year old Carl McDermott was severely burnt about his arms and legs when he set fire to a tent. The seven year old son of Mr Wynyard was thrown from his horse and had his scalp torn over his skull to the back of his neck.
The ladies were out practising cricket as they were about to have a fun game to raise money for the Fire Brigade. Their male opponents (from the Dramatic Society) were to bowl left handed and wear skirts.

A start was made on tarring and sanding the footpath in Victoria Street from Alpha Street to R T Tudehope's store.
Hautapu School put on their annual concert with action songs, solos and recitations. The room had a new coat of paint and was decorated with evergreens and flowers. The money raised went to prizes for the pupils.
The Cambridge Musical Society started practising for the operatic cantata 'Phyllis The Farmer's Daughter'.
A correspondent brings up a point against owners of dogs who allow their pets to follow them to church. "For in the most cases they find their way inside, to the great discomfort and annoyance to those who are near them."
The Editorial with regards to the upcoming local elections listed a programme for consideration - Introduction of gas or electricity; Erection of new Council Chambers and Library; Removal of Saleyards from the centre of town; Re-erection of the Post Office; Re-erection of the Courthouse.

The cricket match - Dramatic Society vs Ladies - saw the men in ladies skirts and the latest styles in feminine headgear. They not only bowled left handed but were only able to catch the ball with one hand. And still they outdid the Ladies, 79 runs to 59. £7 was raised towards the Fire Brigade funds.
All the local churches were decorated for harvest festivals. A movement was on foot to raise subscriptions for the erection of a band rotunda. And W Potts shot a 4 foot 7 inch eel, at Hora Hora Rapids, weighing 25 lbs.
McDermott's Biograph Company attracted a large attendance at the Alexandra Hall showing scenes of the Russo-Japanese war. "The pictures were remarkably clear and distinct, and there was an absence of ‘flickering' on the canvas."
To Let - Furnished House 15 shillings per week. Cottage 9 shillings per week.
For Sale - Double Buggy £25. Milk Waggon £19.
Wanted - at once, Diggers to lift 7 acres potatoes, good price per sack.

 

 

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