May 1910

The British cruiser Philomel captured off Jask, in Persia, had 2,000 rifles and a quarter of a million cartridges destined for the hill tribes of Afghanistan.
A special meeting of the Cambridge Borough Council was held on Wednesday at noon for the purpose of installing the newly elected Mayor, Mr Geo Dickinson.
A resident of Cambridge noticed a white crane flying past his house. So rare are these birds now that when one was seen in the South Island the opinion was expressed that it was the first noted for many years.
With the new mail service between Cambridge and Hamilton commencing, the mail closed at the Cambridge post office at a quarter to 8pm.
The set of false teeth advertised as lost, in the 'Independent' some days ago, have been returned and await the owner.
The universal respect and esteem in which the late Mr Thomas Wells was held throughout the district was strikingly exemplified when settlers and visitors from far and near assembled in Cambridge to attend his funeral. It was said to be the largest funeral ever held in the Waikato. Over 200 vehicles were in procession for over two miles. The service was held at St Andrews.

The death was announced of Miss Lottie Collier, formerly a well known music hall singer, who introduced the one time popular song, "Ta-ra-rara-boom-deay".
The handsome pavilion erected on the Leamington Domain was completed and taken over by the Leamington Domain Board. The structure was a credit to the Board, builder Mr Hogan and the architect Mr C Reid.
The Mayor was asked to consider asking the trades people of Cambridge to hold the weekly half holiday on Friday the 13th instead of the Wednesday. The motion was unanimously agreed to. For the convenience of guests attending the Military Ball on the evening of the 13th a special train will run from Frankton to Cambridge stopping at all stations. It will leave Frankton at 6.50 pm, returning from Cambridge at 2 am.
An extraordinary cable message, received just as the paper went to press, stated:- On the 7th May "KING EDWARD DIED AT MIDNIGHT."
The sad news of the Kings death reached Cambridge on Saturday and, combined with the inclement weather, had a most depressing effect upon preparations made in connection with the military camp. It was decided to abandon the gymkhana and also the Ball which was to be held in the evening.

An unusual sight was witnessed a few days ago at a funeral on the out-skirts of one of Taranaki's back country towns. The vehicle containing the coffin was driven by a young lady and the burial service was read by the local hotel keeper.
According to Mr Stevenson F.R.A.S., Halley's Comet is now some 16 million miles distant and is approaching at the rate of three million miles daily. The comet is clearly seen in the early morning, but will shortly appear at night in the western sky.
There is a keen demand for coke in Cambridge at present. The engineer to the local gasworks has orders on hand aggregating six tons, but has practically no coke in stock.
It was a difficult matter at this time to secure the services of good men for road works.
The natives in the vicinity of Durban connect the death of King Edward with Halley's comet, which is now clearly visible. They believe the comet is a chariot sent to carry the King's soul to heaven.
Scarlet fever is prevalent in Auckland, there being upwards of 40 cases now being treated in the District Hospital .

A feature of the Waikato Winter Show was the arts and home industries displays. A hall was specially set apart for this department of the Show and special provision was made for lighting it.
It was decided to hold a combined service in connection with the death of the late King Edward in the Town Hall at 2.30 pm where ministers of the various churches took part. A collection was taken up in aid of the Veteran's Home, Auckland.
A pair of Canadian Geese valued at £12, which Mr C A Whitney had promised to donate to the Cambridge Domain Board, were placed on Lake Te Koutu.
The final payment was made to Mr Hogan in connection with the erection of the pavilion in the Leamington Domain. The total cost of the work was £274 and the building was a decided credit to the Board responsible for its erection.
An invitation was extended to the public generally to attend the official opening of the pavilion and band rotunda at the domain. Afternoon tea was provided. The weather proved favourable and Cambridge folk were largely represented at the opening.

Another popular social was held in the Fencourt Church when the building was again crowded. There was singing from the choir, solos, duets and humorous recitations. The young people had a good time with parlour games, after which refreshments were handed around, and a very enjoyable evening was had by all.
A skating rink was opened in the Alexandra Hall in Victoria Street. Mr Boyce had the floor prepared for the pastime, and during the winter months skating was liberally indulged in.
It was estimated that there were fully eight hundred people in the Cambridge town hall for the memorial service for the late King. A large number of people were unable to gain admittance. The sum of £5 14s 4d was raised which went to the Veterans' Home in Auckland.
Owing to the horse cutting the corner too fine, Mrs H Kelly, her daughter and a lady friend were thrown from the buggy. Mrs Kelly was unconscious for a time and was taken to St. Mary's Convent, returning home later. The other occupants received minor injuries.

 

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