July 1908

An exhibition of produce from Sutton's Seeds drew entries for swedes, turnips, mangolds, carrots, onions, cabbage, celery, marrow, kale, parsnip and garden beet.
The Cambridge ladies formed three committees (Mrs Hunter convener of refreshment, Mrs Jas Taylor entertainment and Mrs E Veale refreshment) for the upcoming Farmers' Club social.
Even though the ground had pools of water and was very slippery, the Cambridge Hockey team triumphed over a Hamilton team by three goals to nil. Simpson was undoubtedly the pick of the forwards, his shooting being very accurate and scoring all three goals.
'Covent Garden' opened in Cambridge with Mrs Longley as Proprietress, opposite the Alexandra Hall. [Approximately where the The Wine Cellar is today.] She sold Fruit, Confectionery and Vegetables with Afternoon Tea a Speciality.
H Vandyke, the up-to-date Jeweller, embellished his advertising with verse -

His prices are the lowest
Consistency will show it;
A trial will prove and satisfy
The few who may not know it.

A workman named Stanley, who was in the employ of Fred Potts building the new Cambridge Dairy Factory, sustained a painful wound on his head as a brick fell from the overhead scaffolding. The wound needed stitches.
A man named Schischka sustained a nasty gash to his instep when his axe slipped while working in Hopkirk's bush at Whitehall.
Many people were turned away when the Rotorua Maori Entertainers performed at the Alexandra Hall. They performed 'tableaux', a male quartet was encored twice, there were songs, poi dance, an exhibition of a climbing top and a haka. After the interval the Hinemoa series of living pictures was presented.
Some land was under water in Fencourt after an extremely boisterous day when a large amount of rain fell. The final reading of 'Julius Caesar' by the Shakespeare Club was adjourned because of the inclement weather. A satisfactory number turned out for the Fire Brigade's 4th annual meeting.
There were a total of 39 court cases heard in Cambridge for the second quarter of 1908 including 9 thefts, 3 breaking and entering, 1 forgery, 7 drunkenness, 2 breaches of prohibition orders and 2 failing to maintain children. 16 Old Age Pensions were granted and there were 4 pending.

A good field turned out when the Waikato Hunt met at Hautapu Railway station. 'The hounds threw-off on Mr Hannon's property and were not long in finding puss going away through Mr Allwill's and ran on to Mr Hall's estate, so the hounds were called off and a move was made to 'Bardowie'. A strong hare was found in the turnips, which gave a rattling good run. Crossing the railway line she made a bee line to Swayne's, a distance of about two miles; doubling back, she ran through the turnips, across the road, right through Hannon's, on through Wattam's, and was lost on the No. 1 Station Road. Another hare was found on the racecourse, which gave a good run over the 'Bardowie' country. Mr and Mrs Taylor entertained the followers to afternoon tea.'
The Presbyterian Victoria Hall was full with well wishers as they farewelled Mr and Mrs C Lake and family. 'A musical programme was gone through, games were indulged in, and an enjoyable time was spent.'
The Post Office clock arrived in Auckland from England a few days ago and was on its way to Cambridge .

The Waikato Farmers' Club annual social was a great success. The Alexandra Hall was decorated with ferns, greenery and flags etc and the ladies entrusted with the entertainment and supper excelled themselves.
'The evening was devoted to social intercourse, euchre, bagatelle, and vocal and instrumental items'. After supper the floor was cleared for dancing.
The old Post Office, bought by Mr Marcroft, was removed to Queen Street and converted into a meeting hall for a local religious body.
Public Notice. 'All Persons having seats or benches belonging to the Old Public Hall, are requested to return them, or to inform me of their whereabouts. F J Brooks, Town Clerk.'
Mr and Mrs William Thornton, of Maungakawa Station, were the latest to buy, from Messrs W Souter and Co, 'one of the sturdy, plucky and persistent Cadillac 10-horse power cars. Mr Thornton learned to drive in an afternoon owing to the simplicity of the transmission.'
In the first match of a series for a trophy presented by Mr R Tudehope, the Ladies B hockey team won against the A team by one goal to nil. The goal was scored by Miss M Ruge.

The congregation of St Peter's Church tendered a farewell to Rev. Father J C Darby, who was being replaced by Rev. Father Holbrook, the first resident priest for Cambridge .
The Cambridge Band wrote reminding the Borough Council of its promise to pay something for their playing at the Victoria Bridge opening. The mayor (W F Buckland) said he was rather proud of the band and liked to hear them playing. The Finance Committee suggested a subsidy of £5 for the Band and the latter waived the claim.
The sanitary contractor furnished a list of offenders who were in the habit of putting tins, broken bottles, ashes and other rubbish in the pans. 'The names included those of two councillors, a member of the legal fraternity, a minister of religion and other residents of lesser light.' If the practice continued the Council would take proceedings against the offenders and a Public Notice was inserted in the paper.
In the seventh annual report of the Cambridge Co-op Dairy Co, they recorded a 41 ton drop in production owing to the extreme dry season from January to March.

 

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