February 1909

Local farmers may be interested to learn that experiments have shown that an ordinary cow will drink from 50 to 100 pounds of water to each pound of dry feed consumed. It has been found that when fed on dry feed the amount drunk was about double what it was when fed on green pasture. The New York Experiment Station concludes that each cow should have access to eight gallons of water daily.
The orchestral concert, under the conductorship of Mr S Adams, at Te Awamutu, on Tuesday evening was a great success, the hall being crowded. In fact, the sale of tickets had to be stopped. The audience was most enthusiastic, and loudly applauded every item. The Te Awamutu people evidently know how to appreciate a first class orchestral concert, and the splendid patronage and reception they accorded the company was in striking contrast to that which the latter received in Cambridge the previous evening.
Mr E C Cutten, S.M., after an absence of some months from the district, arrived in Cambridge yesterday afternoon and presided over a sitting of the Old Age Pensions Court, the business of which was long overdue. Eighteen renewals were granted, and Mr Cutten also attended to a quantity of office work.

It should be quite unnecessary to remind lovers of first-class music that tomorrow evening they will be afforded an opportunity of a life time, that of hearing the justly-famed Ada Crossley and her talented concert company. The Cambridge people have been singled out for extra favours in this instance, a special train having been put on for their special benefit, while arrangements have also been made whereby they may reserve their seats and obtain tickets at Mr E J Wilkinson's.
Tenders for the erection of St. Peter's Catholic School, at Cambridge, close with the architect, Mr Warren, Hamilton, on 20th inst.
On Saturday 20th , the Oddfellows will hold their annual picnic at Motutapu. This gathering is one of the most popular held in the province, and always attracts thousands of people.
There is some talk of a public meeting being called at Leamington to protest against the Town Board's action in regard to cattle on the streets.
Complaints have been made of fruit stealing in local orchards at night by sneaky thieves. A drastic remedy has been discovered in New Plymouth by an orchardist - he doctored some of his fruit, and the fruit thief went to the hospital!

At various churches in Cambridge on Sunday last, feeling references were made to the 'Penguin' disaster, and hymns for those at sea were sung.
'ROBAND' Automatic self filling fountain pen. No separate filler required. Does not blot; Does not leak. Perfection in fountain pens. Action of pen guaranteed for two years. J R Philp, Sole Agent for Cambridge.
On Monday evening last, the 'Bell ringers' Club tendered their lady friends a very enjoyable social, about 60 being present. Various games were indulged in.
The notification by the Inspector of Factories that milkmen must not serve their customers on Saturday afternoons has caused much consternation among consumers and vendors alike. It is contended that if the distribution of milk is barred on Saturday afternoon it is also barred on Sunday, and thus the community must be left milkless for over 36 hours every week, while the accumulations in the dairies are sure to spoil – in the summer, at least. It is understood that several milk vendors will serve their customers as usual and permit the Factories Inspector to bring a test case.

Now that the supply of water at the shower baths in the pavilion in Victoria Square has been turned off the Borough Council might see its way to put the bathing place at the Waterfall in better order, for those in the habit of visiting the locality.
The dramatic turn of events in Borough affairs, owing to the sudden resignation of the Mayor, as a result of the defeat of his motion in connection with the Town Hall tenders, has been the principal topic of conversation in town. His worship was completing his fourth year in office, having been elected in 1905, when he defeated the then Mayor, Mr T Wells, after a keen contest, by a few votes, since which he has been returned unopposed every year. At the meeting yesterday all the councilors were present with the exception of Cr T F Richards.
Borough Affairs – To the ratepayers of Cambridge: A Council meeting is called for 10 a.m. Thursday morning. Business – "To Elect a Mayor", "To further consider the position in regard to the Town Hall tenders, and to take such action thereon as may be deemed desirable".

 

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