January 1906

The Methodists had a Boxing Day picnic at Richard Reynolds, 'Trecarne' Pukekura; Presbyterians at Geo Watt's, 'Abergeldie' Hautapu; Anglicans James Taylor's, 'Bardowie' Hautapu. On New Year's Eve the St Andrew's bells rang out a parting peal to the old year and the Town Band assembled at The Fountain and welcomed in 1906.
The Salvation Army had their picnic at Mr Hogan's property in Cambridge West on New Year's Day. The Maungatautari Cricket Club, favoured with perfect weather and graced by the presence of a number of ladies, who kindly provided afternoon tea, could not have had a more pleasant time.
It wasn't all play - Maungatautari farmers had no less than 1200 acres in turnips. Top of the list - Death Bros 280 acres, W Vosper 175, J Strawbridge 150 and J Scott 95.
The local Land Agent F J Marfell had 1070 acres of Moana Vale for sale. 521 acres at £10 5/-. 251 acres at £9 10/-. 297 acres at £5 13/6d.
Mr F J Brooks, manager of the BNZ for over 30 years, was presented with a handsome egg stand by members of the staff on his retirement.

The Morse family had a particularly successful day at the Oddfellows' sports. Bert Morse won the Maiden and the Cup; Percy, William and Frank almost ran a dead heat in the Bandsmen's race; William ran second in the Oddfellows' race; Harry, another brother secured third place in the Friendly societies' Handicap; Frank ran second in the Consolation, whilst Robert Morse, the father of so many fleet footed sons, also possessed plenty of 'go', as he romped home an easy winner in the Married Men's Race.
Messrs Potts and Hardy, builders, were the successful tenderers for the erection of the hotel at Rangiriri.
Mr W F Buckland received six partridge Wyandotte fowls from America, all in splendid condition. This breed is fairly new to the colony and perhaps the handsomest of all the various kinds of fowl.
Among the improvements to Dr Robert's residence was an elaborate hot and cold water service, and a septic tank on the most up-to-date scientific principles.
Mr P Forbes, secretary of the local Croquet Club, was presented with a Mallet at the first anniversary of the opening of the Club. The ladies appreciated Mr Forbes energy, patience, perseverance and cheerfulness.

A great commotion was created among the Catholic parishes of Massachusetts owing to the Bishop of Fall River prohibiting members of the church in his diocese from the waltz, polka and gallop, on the grounds of indecency.
We understand that in accordance with the wishes of the Chamber of Commerce Mr H J Greenslade, M.H.R. has written to the Government urging them to at once proceed with the erection of a new post office at Cambridge. He contends that the structure should be of brick and of a substantial and up-to-date character, in keeping with the progress of the town.
Arnold Wilkinson was charged in the local court with cycling through the streets on the evening of the 15th instant without a light. He explained he wasn't in the habit of riding without lights but as this had been a clear night and no-one was about he rode as far as the Domain to extinguish the Borough lamps. He characterised the case as a trivial one, and complained that the police had never taken any action against the horsemen who had galloped over him.

 

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