WAIKATO WHISPERINGS

Observer, Volume 1, Issue 23, 19 February 1881, Page 235

WAIKATO WHISPERINGS

—The Te Rore Beau is said to have heen caught at last in the toils of a buxoni widow, Will he escape ? —Now the Waikato Cavalry has been formed into a regiment, an honorary chaplain is required. S. T. is spoken of as likely to be the successful candidate. —The Land Court sitting at Cambridge have commenced operations, and that township is, in consequence, odoriferous. The stock of Eau de Cologne and chloride of lime held by Mr. Hughes, has vanished. There is something in the disinfectant line, however, far better than either of the above, and that is the natives sugar.' — Since the hot weather commenced the most striking object in the streets of Cambridge has been the figure of a certain gallant major clad all in white, and carrying a bunch of red roses in his hand, The sight of *»"" coming in the distance always makes one inclined to call out " Hay " (O !) — Mrs. M. gave a very pleasant musical party on the evening of the 10th, but unfortunately the front window of the house, which is near to the main street, was left open, and the concert was in consequence as freely open to the crowd of juveniles outside, as it was to the enraptured listeners indoors. This may, however, have, been an advantage, as it secured a much larger measure of applause than it would otherwise have beea. the case.

There is a new store opened m Cambridge for " dutfers " only. It is a speculation of some ' duffus " from Alexandra. —The gallant hand of defenders, yclept the Hamilton Light Infantry Volunteers, has been dis■banded, and not a day too soon. The practice of putting Tifles into the hands of larrikins is a dangerous one, ana should never have been countenanced. It is n. frrent pity that the downfall of the corps should havo gone so iear destroying the Band, whose «f*«™^*? ™f impounded for the rent of the Oddfellows : Hnjl. HaWily, the affair has been amicably settled, and the discourVers of sweet music, were able to *;\ ke /^in the moonlight concert on board the "Delta on luescltij night. The moonlight excursion was also enlivened "by the singing of some of the " leading local amateurs." —The excursion trip of the. steamer "Delta" to the Heads from Saturday to Sunday was most enjoyable There were about thirty pleasure seekers from Cambridge, Hamilton and Ngaruawahia on board, nnd what between the loveliness of the weather, the delights of fishinsr, sleeping out, and the comforts afforded by the steward^the time was made to pass in the most pleasant manner. Such trips should take place oftener. "TELL ME MY HEART. " (Old ditttj revised). " Tell me, my heart," who is this shining light ? Who beams on all around with smiles so lavish : 'Tis the ex-pillar of the " Mail," the man With flowing golden beard— yclept— McT—sh ! I "Tellme, my henrt," who is the " coming priest," Whose lusty voice his hearers ears doth ravish ; 'Tis he, with portly form in garments white, Who weekly reads his lay— yclept— McT—sh ! !