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Waikato Independent, Volume IV, Issue 238, 12 June 1906, Page 4

The Bruce Herald says : Mr and Mrs 11. A. Pyke left Milton for Dunedin on Wednesday evening, cn route for Cambridge, 'Waikato. There was a large number of their personal and business friends to see them oil, and the parting in the case of Mrs Pyke was a very affecting one. The Cambridge Borough Council will hold a special meeting to-morrow evening, when the saleyards question will be further discussed. The D Squadron of the Waikato Mounted Rifles (Captain W. R. G. Walker in command) went into camp along with the other squadrons, at To Awamutu, on Sunday. The Cambridge Farmers’ Club and the Waikato Central A. and P. Association will be represented at the Implement Conference, to be held in Wellington shortly, by Mr John Fisher. One of the water pipes running across the Karapiro bridge, and which is used in connection with the sanitary service, burst yesterday morning owing to the severe frost. The pipe was promptly repaired by the waterworks engineer, Mr F. C. Bunyard. The President (Mr John Fisher), the Vice-President .'Mr J. Taylor), and Mr R. Reynolds will represent the Central A. and P. Association at the conference of delegates from farming institutions at Hamilton on the 21st inst. Legislation regarding farming interests will be discussed with Mr H. J. Grcenslade, M.H.R. At their meeting on Saturday afternoon, the Central A. and P. Association decided, on the motion of Mr John Fisher, seconded by Mr J. Hooker, that a letter be written to the Borough Council respectfully requesting them to establish a horse bazaar, either on the present or adjoining site of the saleyards. A number of the patients at the Cover nmeut banatorium subscribed between them sufficient funds to purchase a handsome silver cigarette case. Tins was forwarded to Dr. Pentreath, of Auckland, but formerly medical superintendent at the Sanatorium, as an appreciation of his skill and care. Mr D. F. Green way, a well-known Taranaki settler, is at present on a visit to Cambridge. Mr Grccnway is largely interested in the dairying industry, and his herd of dairy cows totals over 300. He has resided in Taranaki for 80 years, but this is the first occasion on which he has visited the Waikato. Mr Greenway is on the look-out for a suitable farm. Mr E. J. Garter-Walsh, “Eyesight bpecialist and practical spectaclemaker (late Government refractionist to schools in Western Queensland), is at present on a visit to Cambridge, and intimates that he may be consulted on all cases of defected vision at the National Hotel for one week only. Mr CarfccrWalsh has had a wide experience in the correction of eye defects, so those whose eyes are troublesome cannot do better than to avail themselves of this opportunity and consult him. Further particulars will be found in an advertisement in another column. The news of the death of Mrs Mackereth, wife of Mr H. W. Mackcreth, of Gncedale, which occurred suddenly in Cambridge on Saturday afternoon, was lecehed with feelings of deep regret by her many friends in this district. The late Mrs Mackcreth, who was aged 31 years, was the eldest daughter of Mr J. Anderson, of Pukerimu. Mr Mackcreth will have sincere sympathy in the sad bereavement that has overtaken him and his family, the youngest of whom is only a few days old. Feeling reference was made to the death at St. Andrew’s Church (Yen. Archdeacon Willis), Trinity Presbyterian (Rev. W. Gow), and St, 1 aul s Methodist (Rev. AY. H. Beck), on Sunday evening. At the two formerplaces of worship the “Dead March” was impressively played, the congregation standing with bowed heads. Funeral hymns were also sung at St. Andrew’s Church. At the meeting of the Waikato Central A. and V, Society on Saturday afternoon, the secretary was ordered to forward a message of condolence to Mr Mackcreth, who is a member of the Association. The funeral, wdiich took place yesterday afternoon, was very largely attended, settlers from all parts of the district being present. The remains were intoned beside those of her sister in the Pukerimu Cemetery. The coffin was covered witli beautiful floral tributes. Ihe sei \ ice at the graveside was conducted by the Yen. Archdeacon Willis and the Rev. J. Fussell (St. Andrew’s), and Rev. W. Gow (Trinity Presbyterian Church).

The following is Captain Edwin’s forecast for 2-1 hours from 9 a.m. to-day:— Gale from between northeast and east and south ; glass farther fall. Rain probably heavy. Rivers flooded. A special meeting of the Rcchabite Lodge was held on Saturday evening when one candidate was initiated. The Cambridge Fire Brigade have accepted the tender of the New Zealand Clothing Factory for the supply of new caps for the members. Owing to one of the watermains in Hamilton Road bursting, the town water supply was cut off for a while this morning. The break has now been repaired by Mr Runyard and his staff. The management committee of the Rugby Union will meet this evening, but will adjourn after passing a motion of condolence to the relatives of the lamented Premier and also to Mr Mackereth and family. Mr E. B. Cox and family, who are taking up their residence at Roto-o-rangi, Cambridge, were entertained at a large gathering at Taupiri on Friday night. Presentations were made to Mr Cox and family. A very painful accident occurred to Mrs Brown, of Cambridge, who is over 80 years of age (and mother of Mr J. Brown, veterinary surgeon), a few days ago. She tripped over a carpet in her residence and fell, breaking her arm. Medical aid was summoned, and Mrs Brown is doing as well as can be expected under the circumstances. The Cambridge Dramatic Society’s performance of “ Peep-o’-Day ” was financially a success, the credit balance amounting to the sum of £7 9s, which was forwarded to the lady for whom it was intended, through Mr H. Kerr. The Society wish to convey their thanks to Miss Louie Kerr, Messrs H. Kerr, C. Boyce, D. Pirani, G. W. Venables, and the gentlemen who assisted in taking tickets. Mr Vincent W. Jackson, 8.A., late of Ontario Agricultural College, Guelph, arrived in Cambridge yesterday. Pie will give instruction in nature study and elementary agriculture to local teachers on Tuesdays and Wednesdays. The following schools, and any other schools in charge of teachers attending the classes, will be closed on Tuesday and Wednesdays, but may be opened on Saturday if desired : —Cambridge, Cambridge West, Goodwood, Taotaoroa, Hautapu, Rotorangi, Maungatautari, Pukerimu, Ohaupo, Tamahere, Tauwhare. A deputation, comprising Messrs J. Strawbridgc, E. A. Death, and T. A. Hicks, waited on Mr H. J. Greenslade, M.H.R., yesterday in reference to the Maungatautari road. Last session the sum of £2OO ivas voted for expenditure on the road near the Crow’s Nest Hill, but until a definite understanding has been arrived at regarding the deviation of the road, the work cannot be gone on with. Mr Greenslade said he would write to Mr T. Burd, the District Roads Engineer, and ask him to meet the settlers interested and endeavor to have the w'ork pushed on as speedily as possible. The deputation also urged that the caveat on a portion of the Maungatautari block should be lifted. Mr Greenslade said he understood the whole position, and when he went to Wellington he would interview the Native Minister and do his best to get the wishes of the deputation acceded to. Mr Greenslade also further promised that he would do what he could towards getting an extension of the telegraph service to the Maungatautari district, via Karapiro.