GOING OUT

Waikato Independent, Volume XXX, Issue 2432, 3 January 1931, Page 5

GOING OUT

THE OLD YEAR. 1931* OPENS AUSPICIOUSLY. New Year ’s Eve passed off quietly in Cambridge. Early in the evening the streets were lined with people, though the crowd was not nearly as large as on Christmas Eve. With a continuance of the spell of, fine weather the night was a very kindly one to the departing year, and the residents, shopkeepers and their assistants freely exchanged seasonable greetings. There was little noise in the early parts of the evening, but as I93(Tnastened to its end a goodly number of the more boisterous spirits gathered' about the streets. To the accompaniment of hoots, whistles and the banging of tins; to the singing of "Auld Lang Sync" at many private parties, a beloved yet hated, an acclaimed yet despised, a praised yet brow-beaten Old Year passed into oblivion, and in its place was ushered in the new 1931 with all fits hopes and possibilities. , New Year’s Eve did not pass without a little unseemly conduct in the streets, a meeting of the Christian Convention members (referred to elsewhere) being disturbed.

Dances were held at the Town.'Hall , l and the Regent Hall, there being good attendances at both places. A very jolly time was spent at the Town Hall novclity dance. The New Year. New Year’s morning presented a cloudy sky, the day being fine with the exception of a shower shortly after mid-day. Residents, who remained.at home spent'the day on the bowling and croquet greens and tennis courts. The Bowling Club hold an enjoyable rinks tourney. Motoring and picnic parties .wii.ro popular, while many of the rural residents spent the first day* of 1931 profitably, and no doubt pleasantly, in the hayfieids. After a splendid day in the open many went to their homes and sought relief for well-sunburned bodies. With the exception of refreshment-J rooms, yesterday was observed by business people as a close holiday but rain in the afternoon put a damper on various forms of entertainment.

During the New Year holidays swimming has been very popular with many residents, especially the younger folk, and the municipal bath has been freely patronised ,while the midget golf course lias been the Mecca of many, includinga goodly sprinkling of visitors. The town still presents the holiday atmosphere, many residents of the borough being away, on holiday in distant parts, though quite a large numberhave'returned during, the past two days. I '.V j

■ Monday will see a return to business and every-day routine in earnest, and 'soon the Christmas and Now Year vacation will be but, a pleasant memory. Favoured by glorious weather it has indeed been a joyous time for most of us., There is, however, truth in the old Latin proverb says: “Many feel dejected after pleasures, banquets and holidays,” but even though the holidays may have been rather strenuous, those participating derive great benefit, which stands them in good stead for many months ahead. The body is invigorated and the mind rested from matters of routine, av.d so we return to the workaday world with fresh enthusiasm and vigour. We trust that it* is‘with this, spirit that our readers now face that which the New Year has in store for them.