Cambridge 100 Years Ago - January 1909
A number of new books have been placed on the shelves of the local Library lately. The annual meeting of the Library subscribers will be held during the present month. The year's operations have been of a very satisfactory nature, and the statement of finances will show a good credit balance.
It is interesting to note that the number of cases of drunkenness brought before the local Court in Cambridge during 1908 were exactly the same as for the previous year - 17. In 1905 the total number of criminal cases was 40, in 1906 43, in 1907 51, and in 1908 61.
Some discussion has lately taken place as to when the moa became extinct. One authority stated that a boy was once frightened by one of these gigantic birds on Mr James Beard's run in the valley of the Wangaehu River. Mr F W Gray writes to the Wanganui Herald, from Melbourne, stating that he is the boy referred to, and that he is willing to inform anyone interested as to the year and other particulars of the exciting adventure.
Kihikihi people are not pleased at the proposal of the Government to establish a mental hospital in their district.
A number of youths are in the habit of bathing in the lake in the Domain on Sundays. It might be as well to point out that the recent analysis of the water, made by Dr. Makgill, Government Bacteriologist, shows that the lake is unfit to bathe in.
About 100 people were present to hear the benefits of starting a YMCA for the young men of Cambridge.
Attention is drawn to the legal notice of Messrs Gillies and Gilfillan, of Hamilton, solicitors, who have commenced practice at W Souter and Co.'s buildings, Duke Street, Cambridge. A member of the firm intends coming to Cambridge on Friday in each week, and will be in attendance at the firm's offices between the hours of 10.30 a.m and 4 p.m.
On Thursday morning it was discovered that a burglary had been committed at Mr Jared Allwill's store, Hautapu, during the night. The thief had effected an entrance through a window at the back of the shop. He prized the till open with a hammer and pulled out the drawer, getting away with a cheque for the sum of £1 5s, and about 9s or 10s in copper and silver. Nothing else was found missing, although there was a stock of tobacco, cigarettes, etc in the shop.
A successful balloon ascent was made by Capt. Jonassen, at Hamilton, on Saturday afternoon and the aeronaut reached an altitude of 2,500 feet. Although a very large number of people witnessed the performance, few of them, according to reports, paid for admission.
Tomorrow the Cambridge Co-op. Dairy Co. will pay out to its suppliers the sum of £4,667, which amount, compared with that paid out for a similar period last dairying season, is a substantial increase. The supply of milk is keeping up very well, and the reports received of the grading of the company's butter is also of a highly satisfactory nature.
Mrs E C Dennis, of Leamington, certified teacher of music, with Home credentials, is prepared to receive pupils for piano and singing.
'Birds of a feather' - Two priests, one policeman, one pressman and one postal official, curiously enough, found themselves seated together at a recent gathering in Cambridge.
Christmas is the time for presents, and the place to buy them is at the cheapest, and the cheapest is at – MURRELL'S. See our window brimming full of magnificent Jewelry and Presents, finest display ever shown in Cambridge.
A Waikato man, who is known to tell the truth, recounts the story of his little daughter. Her mother overheard her expounding the origin of sex to her family of dolls. "You see, children," she remarked, "Adam was a man all alone, and was very lonely, so God put him to sleep, took his brains out, and made a nice lady with them."
The re-tarring of the main street footpaths will, the Mayor informs us, be proceeded with at an early date. The matter was bought before the last meeting of the Borough Council by Cr. Dickinson. Improvements are also to be effected to Empire Street, which has now become one of the principal streets of the town.
The District High School opens on Monday next, to the delight of parents.
We have received a letter complaining of the state of the pig run, apparently near the Thornton Road, the odours from which are alleged to be very objectionable. The authorities will no doubt give this matter attention.
The Town Band will give its usual weekly performance in the Domain Rotunda this evening. Hoodlums are requested to keep off the grass, and not touch the seats.
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