CAMBRIDGE.

New Zealand Herald, Volume XLVI, Issue 14225, 23 November 1909, Page 8

CAMBRIDGE.

[from our own corbkspo.vde.vt.] Cambridge, Monday. A meeting of the Cambridge Road Board was held on Saturday, Mr. W. Newell presiding. The secretary to the Hautapu Drainage Board wrote stating that a bridge on what is known as the " back" Fencourfc Road, was unsafe for traffic at present, and required immediate attention. He further stated that the C drain had not been made up to that point, indicating that his Board could not be held responsible for any of the damage. Two members were deputed to inspect the bridge, and report to next meeting. The secretary reported that the notices had been served upon occupiers of land adjoining the Zigzag and Victoria Roads, asking that the trees on their sections, overhanging or overshadowing those roads, be felled. The time for entering protests against the proposal had elapsed, and it was to be presumed the matter was receiving the ' attention of the settlers concerned. The chairman reported that the Narrows Road had not yet been attended to, but he would see the necessary work was done at the earliest opportunity. The Auckland School Commissioners wrote stating that they had consulted Mr. J. R. S. Richardson regarding taking the proposed road through the land he leased from them. They now objected to the taking of the land, on the ground that it was unnecessary, and also would be injurious to the reserve. The letter was received. The surfaceman recommended that the propertyowners along the main road should be made to lop the trees overhanging the roadway, as they were dangerous to the travelling public, and it was decided to have the recommendation carried out. Mr. W. F. Buckland was appointed solicitor to the Boar^

A meeting of the Executive Committee of the Waikato Central Agricultural Association was, held on Saturday, Mr. -no. Fisher presiding. Messrs. E. Allen and Goodwin Brothers were congratulated, on their" enterprise in taking fat stock to the Palmerston North and Canterbury shows. They were also congratulated on their success in the competition classes. A vote of sympathy and condolence was passed with Mrs. Ganc and family in their sad bereavement. The chairman made eulogistic reference to the life and character of the late Mr. Gane. The show schedule was further revised, and it was decided to give a silver cup, valued 15 guineas, for the champion hunter.

At a meeting of the Leamington Town Board Mr. White presided. It was resolved, after some discussion, to impound all cattle, whether registered or unregistered, found wandering on the streets after sunset. Mr. W. H. Henries, M.P., forwarded a letter he had received from the Minister for Finance in regard to the Board's application for a loan of £450, being the amount due by the Board to the Pukekura Read Board on account of the cost of Victoria bridge. The Minister replied that a loan could only be granted for new works, and therefore the request could not be granted. It was resolved to interview the chairman of the Pukekura Road Board in the matter.

At a meeting of the Leamington Domain Board it was resolved to effect various improvements in the Domain and to obtain an estimate of the cost of the erection of a pavilion.

OTAHUHU.

[FROM OUR OWN CORRESPONDENT.]

Despite the inclement weather, there was a large attendance fit the concert promoted by the 1.0. G.T. in aid of a member of the lodge. The chair was taken by the Rev. A. Do till and a splendid programme was rendered, to which Mr. A. J. Black and party contributed numerous items, which were warmly appreciated.

Mr. A. Stingos, a member of the Otahuhu Road Board, proceeded to Wellington by Sunday night's express for the purpose of making representations to the Minister for Railways on the need for an up-to-date station at Otahuhu. With a view to strengthening Mr. Sturges' hands in the matter advantage has been taken of Mr. S. J. Harbutt's presence in Wellington to appoint him as delegate from the Otahuhu Progressive League to* act conjointly in the negotiations with the Minister. [FROM OUR OWN CORRESPONDENTS.] CLEVEDON. The Clevedon Agricultural and Pastoral Association have a credit balance of about £40 as the result of the recent show. Mr. A. D. Bell allowed the use of his paddock to the association for the day. and Mr. W. Knight lent his office free of charge. The combined Sunday-schools hcldLtheir annual flower and industrial show on the 19fli inst., and, despite the wet day, the function was a great success. In the evening a musical programme was gone through under the direction of Miss Robertson. A feature of the programme was a..Maypole dance by the school children. The committee of the Clevedon branch of the New Zealand Farmers' Union met on Saturday evening. The question of advantages of home separation versus creameries was discussed, and it was resolved to submit a recommendation to the general meeting of the branch, to be held on Thursday, urging the adoption of home separation on the following grounds :— (1) Saving of roads, a man, waggon and team doing the work in the same time as 20 men, 20 horses, and 20 carts and gear; (2) prevention of spread of disease; (3) a distinct saving in cost as compared with the cost of running a creamery; (4) animals would get their milk fresh, and it is admitted that skimming is better at the time of milking and the tests truer; (5) a saving of time. I POKENO. The funeral of the late Mrs. W. Fitness was attended by residents from Pokeno, Bombay, Pukekohe, arid Maungatawhiri. The deceased was buried in the Anglican Cemetery, the Rev. Mr. Edgell officiating. Much sympathy is felt for the bereaved husband and family. Splendid rain fell here last week, and this has done much good to the crops and pastures. There is every prospect of a good harvest, and a good season "for the suppliers to the creamery, < BUCKLAND.

The secretary of the Buekland Progressive League, has been notified by the chief postmaster at Auckland that a money order office and savings bank is to be opened at Buckland-at an-early date.

Until recently the race used in connection with the loading of' sheep at the railway station has been in a. most unsatisfactory state, trucking operations being attended with much risk of injury to the sheep. The matter was brought under the notice of the Department, and owners of stock will be pleased to learn that as a result the race has been placed in thorough repair.

The series of concerts and socials held during the past few months in order to provide a new piano and assist in liquidating the debt on the Public Hall were brought to a conclusion on Wednesday evening, when a social, presided over by Mr.-George Allington, was given by the Concert and Bazaar Committees. Messrs. James Wylie and G. E. Spooner (hon. secretary and treasurer respectively) submitted a report and balance-sheet, which "showed that in addition to a splendid instrument having been paid for the sum of £35 was left over, which amount, together with the piano, was then presented to the hall trustees. Messrs. E. Allan and J, Porter, on behalf of the trustees, returned thanks to the committees and all who had worked so assiduously in the interests of the hall. Those who contributed to the musical part of the programme were Mesdames Allan and Wylie, Misses Neal and Davy, and Messrs. Munns and Yoimg, the dance music being provided by Mrs. W. V. Davy. Refreshments were dispensed by the ladies and the gathering concluded with t?ie singing of " Auld Lang Syne."