February 1910

'Parents will no doubt be pleased to learn that the midsummer school vacation is ending and that schools reopen on Tuesday morning next.'
Halley's Comet was coming into view in the north-east to east sky.
Movement was afoot towards a new Technical School beside the Courthouse as the architect to the Board of Education, Mr John Farrell, visited the site as did a representative of the contractor, Mr Evans.
Miss Avenell, who had been in charge of the millinery department of R T Tudehope's establishment for some time, was presented with a handsome salad bowl when she severed her connection with the firm.
The firm held their annual outing on the launch 'Taniwha', lunching at The Narrows then spending an hour at the Hamilton Regatta before heading home in the evening.
The YMCA also held a river excursion to The Narrows where a picnic lunch was held at Mr C Day's property. The motor launch 'Maui ' was chartered for the occasion and although the weather was a bit wet about sixty pleasure seekers enjoyed the outing.
Jas. Anderson was reported as selling his 200 acre farm 'Lily Bank' at Pukerimu to A Norman Macky for £24 an acre.

Te Waikato Sanatorium gave Miss Rochfort the Matron, a surprise farewell as she left the institution after seven years service. Miss Rochfort had organised a 'send off' for two of her Sisters and was surprised when Dr Roberts expressed the regret felt at the Matron leaving. She was presented with a gold pendent set with pearls and an address written on leather. Miss Inglis took over as the new Matron.
J E Bell opened a Bakery and Confectionery business in Leamington and was selling his bread for cash at 3½d per 2lb loaf, and 4d booked. He offered 10% discount on accounts paid by the 10th of the month.
Drainage was a sore point at Leamington resulting in two residents (Keeley and Jarrett) coming to fisticuffs as they left the meeting. (Click here for a full account.)
The Cambridge Domain Board was to look into bathing in the Lake. Mr Buckland said he would like some attempt made to encourage bathing in the Lake. Mr E N Souter pointed out that according to medical opinion the Lake was not safe to bathe in. Dr Roberts said he would not like to bathe in the Lake .

Makgill and Middleton offered the Matamata County a year's rates in advance (£110) if it was used to benefit the new settlers who had bought part of their estate at Maungatautari.
The secretary of the local Fire Brigade, Fireman C Ruge, was presented with a five years' silver service medal. A canvas of the town was taking place for honorary members and Lieutenant H Mullins was elected their official representative at the annual conference in Hastings.
Finally the Borough Council and old Library Committee agreed that the Carnegie Library committee was to consist of Crs R T Tudehope and C H Priestley, Ven Archdeacon Walsh, Messrs J H Hammond, M Butler, C Boyce and A Wilkinson. The librarian Miss E Dickinson tendered her resignation through illness.
Some of the workmen at the Waihi Co's power works at Horahora had rented houses in Cambridge for their families. Crowther and Bell's brake brought the men into town on a Saturday.
A Rugby Football Club was formed at Bruntwood and entered into Cambridge Rugby Union's contest. Their jerseys were black with blue hoops and the subscription for the coming season was 2/6d per member.

Three tenders were received by the Borough Council to erect a fence around the Town Hall. Mr H E Davy's £43 was recommended and accepted by the Finance Committee.
The Mayor requests that Friday (People's Day of the show) be taken as a holiday from noon in lieu of the usual Wednesday half holiday this week.
References were made to the late Bishop Lenihan at St Peters Church, marking his death with 'Dead March In Saul' played by organist Mrs Lundon. Good attendances at both services.
A summer dance was decided upon, in aid of the Town Band's recent contest funds, by a well-attended meeting of ladies at Alexandra Hall on Saturday afternoon. The dance will occur at the Town Hall on March 9.
John Mintern Paull was charged at the Supreme Court for attempted murder at Mystery Creek of Mr Jordan and Mr Ward. Mr Paull was sentenced to seven years hard labour by Mr Justice Edwards.
Waikato Central Agricultural Show has record entries, now over 2000. The light horse section expected to be the prominent feature.

 

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