CAMBRIDGE.

Waikato Times, Volume 98, Issue 16096, 20 September 1924, Page 9

CAMBRIDGE.

AMUSEMENTS. As places of amusement, to say the least of it, in Cambridge are extremely limited the greater part of the gaiety and enjoyment is evoked by the enterprise and energy of the residents of the town. Whether or not it is owing to the exhilarating dualities of the atmosphere and air of this part of tho Dominion, the essential fact remains that there'is a constant suc6esslon of. social events, keyed up to a"great height of satisfactory success for the main part, which speaks volumes for the storeclup energy of the Cambridge townspeople. There Is, during the winter months, a breathless round of events—danoes, socials, concerts, competitions as well as the' .different sports, the latter not all being' confined to the male persuasion; for-in- hunting, golf and hockey the ladies arc by no means to be despised, as is well; testified in some of the championship matches. However, in polo- and in football matches, where masculine prowess reigns supreme, very excellent and exciting play draws appreciative and enthusiastic spectators to the polo ground, Victoria Square, or to the playing field on the showgrhUnds: A 6 summer advances enjoyment shifts ils grounds to the realm of bowls, tennis and croquet. places af Amusement. The Town Hall takes pre-eminence as the place par excellence of entertainments. Here are screened, three times a week pictures of selected and high-class standing. Here, also, very often, travelling theatrical companies give much appreciated productions, and musicians of high standing and talent find in the Cambridge residents a good audience, keen to enjoy. This week the Daffodil Show, with its wealth of beautiful blooms, attracted big crowds to the, hall. and. as if these attractions were, not sufficient, a display and sale of needlework, music and dainty refreshments will add materially to the enjoyment of the two days' display. Following, in due soason, will come the Rose Show, always a rare treat lo lovers and enthusiasts of roses and rose culture, and attracting into Cambridge, many people from outlying districts. The hall is in requisition one night every month for the dance, given in aid of the Fire, Brigade, and for five days and nights a fortnight ago the competitions held full possession. Here in the Town Hall is held annually the Hunt Ball, also the Golf Ball, as well as dances organised to augment the funds of different sports clubs, or concerts in aid of the funds of special charitable purposes. Here also instructors in music, dance, song and elocution give pupils' recitals, where (he hall is generally packed lo Overflowing. And, again, this year a fanov dress ball was given to the ■children, when tho plain wooden

walls seemed to take on a giahlbur' from the little ones' joy and pretty masquerade, and dance music, mingled with childish joyous prattle, delighted the ears of the helpers and spectators alike. Socials, bazaars, Paddy's markets, and, last but not least, political and other meetings are held in the hall; so that,"until a pior lure theatre is built it may justly m termed a general utility JUn.ll. Billiard saloons are. to:teg.'found "ft practically every town in the world> Here'm'""CainbVidge one Is still opeij, in 'Empire-: Street. The" other, in Vic*, toria Street,.''was destroyed by Are some time ago, and beeh replaced. ; , ~.„;'," ."" ':,"* , : 2f I Orphans'Vfclub. '~T This club, which; owesdts'namr to a compositor's error (being originally intended to' be Orpheus Ghib)'; has a large and enthusiastic membership. Every, month a meeting. Is; held: in Ihe Oddfellows' Hall, whe& local; talent amongst the members (or visitors) is greatly appreciated- and applauded. This is a club where ladies are excluded, with the exception of occasions where the members brace themselves to special efforts, and ".Some very enjoyable entertainments have re suited on what is known as "Ladies' Nights." There are nine other clubs (-sporting) in Cambridge, so that it wouM be-a difficult man or woman who could not find scope for superfluous energy, in this town. Horse Sale. . Now that' the •■" horse sale' '(the largest held in the Dominion) lasted from Tuesday to Friday in this -week, comment would not be out ot; plapd in reference not only to the animals that passed through the town in their hundreds, but also on the horsemen who manipulated With dexterity and ease mobs large and small of good, bad or Indifferpnt, horseflesh —men, many of them of splendid physique, with ease and grace of seat, rod® through the streets, sometimes controlling a young horse on trial, sometimes leading a string of them, newly purchased, or manoeuvring at corners (where recalcitrant beasts sought to break away in every direction but the right one), keeping temper and patience, and seemingly in keen enjoyment, most of them, of the test of endurance and effectiveness recjuired. Some very fine horses were seen, but there were also specimens inferior and rough. Many brought very high prices. Of the higher quality sold, truck after truck lias been loaded up and .despatched .from the railway yards to destinations in all parts of the North Island. Horse sadto'-week in Cambridge is full of interest to'-'ihe horse lovor, or to*tho visitor frdin towns where ;saleynrds are.,,fari, frotn the business and residential' quarters and horse sales are not held; To these the horse sale In Cambridge must have been rloh in mofdent.