CAMBRIDGE. May 26th, 1876.

Waikato Times, Volume X, Issue 627, 27 May 1876, Page 3

CAMBRIDGE. May 26th, 1876.

There is very Httlo nowe in the place. Wo •$xtq looking somewhat anxiously for the arrival of the Defenco Minister, being anxious to interview him ou the question of the ro-eicction of the briilge over the r iver— a WO rk which has been delayed far too long, and the want of which haß been a serious loss and drawback to the district. Tho Oddfellow's Ball came off on Wednesday evening last and was quite a sucocps. The Hall was very tastefully decorated and had a veiy pleasing appearance •when entered* Refreshments which wero good and abundant gavo genenjil satisfaction, and reflected much credit on the ■caterer, Mr Lawrence. Betweon 40 and .50 persons attended, and judging from tho spirit by which tho dancing was kept up, a thoroughly enjoyable night waß spent and this no doubt, was greatly enhanced }>y the arrangements of (he Committee. ClKlluuLc J'l.l.t 11-!I 1 -! i-ltH I'U<Ut WJItPI", aiulU.i-'i^'iik «*u Utli ai'cboi ll«c i-vo

appear indebted to Mr -Teal for affording them facilities for crossing 1 from one bide to tho -other. It is really time for the Cambridge people to bo stirring themselves in tbe matter of a biidgc or if no chance of getting that-, at least a new punt A-n Orange Lodge lias now been established in Cambridge. The William John, ston, No. 21, was opened with all due ceremony on Saturday night last, and the nucleus of what will be a strong lodge horo has been established. After business, members and visitors sat down to a first-class supper laid out iv Host Eoscs' Duko of Cambridge Hotel, when tho usual loyal toasts were given and responded to, and a sc<oial evening was spent.