CAMBRIDGE.

Waikato Times, Volume XXIX, Issue 2379, 8 October 1887, Page 3

CAMBRIDGE.

Anukkw's Annist,:isauv SoniKK.—-The annual soiree in connection with the above Church was heh.l in the Public Hall on Timrsflay evening, and was n pronounced success. There wen* nine tallies presided over by Mes.lamcs Willi =, Wilson, Wells, Chambers, Reynolds, honest, Hill and V. and the bachelor's table Riven by Mes-rs Calvert, Moon, Arniersbaw and Ward, nt which Mis Dickenson olllciatod. Tbe tallies were laden with all sorts nf meats and delicacies, and were also prettily adorned with Mowers. Tea commenced at M.lop.iii., but in consul) lienee of tbe numbin' attending, it was after b p.m. before Hie concert cominenccd. Unfortunately, several nf the performers announced were, from various causes, prevented from attending. Their places were, however, taken by friends at short notice, and the following programme, was successfully gone through ; •I’lanotoi te Solo, “ Tne Nightingale and Zepliy,” Miss Jessie Wilson ; song, “The roll nf the drum,” Air W. Chambers (oncored) ; song, “ Waiting,'’ Miss K, Selby; duet, " I know a bank,” Mr and Mis (,). (I n-land ; reading, “Sheridan's ride," Mr W, S. Stewart; song. “Tlio Skipper’s Flag,'' Mr C. Hunter; pianoforte duet, selection from “The Bohemian tlirl.Miss L and Master.!. Wilson: song, “The Heart’s Home," Miss Selby; duet, “The Press dang, ’ Mr W. Chambers ; (encored) reading, Archdeacon Willis ; song, “The Blind (rirl to Her Harp,” Miss Sarah Davies; song, “The Scout," Mr C. limiter, (encored.) The, whole of the songs were well rendered, the, pianoforte solo and duet being given in a style that does great credit to Hie performers. .Previous to the interval Archdeacon Willis propnsed a hearty vote of thanks te the ladies who had provided the eatables, and also to the performers, which was earned by acclamation. Tbe farce of “The Area Jielle” followed, in which Mrs Dickenson, Miss Walker, and Messes Dickenson, Hyatt, and Sanders, took the .aiions parts, each and everyone giving liio greatest satisfaction, and causing roars of laughter. The farce is an old favourite that seems to come up fresh every time it is given, and always sends the audience away in a good temper. Thk I’Klisox.vnoN’ Cask. --(Before Mr H. W. Nortbcroft, It.M.) William Johnson, of Hautapu, was charged with personating William Johnson., of Knglan, at the Cambridge polling booth on the ’-’(itb September last. Constable Brennan conducted the prosecution, and Mr Hay defended the accused. Mr Thus. Kirk, registrar of electors, produced the necessary papers relating to tbe case. Mr W. N. Searancke, the returning otlicev, deposed to being at the principal polling place on the “lltb of September, and that the accused went into the booth between II a.m. and 12 p.m, and answered to bis name being William Johnstone. He found William Johnstone No, (its on the roll; he asked him if ho was tho William Johnstone of KaglanHo hesitated in his reply, but was understood to say bo had been at Raglan about six months. Ho received a voting paper which be afterwards placed in the ballot box, (voting paper in the envelope produced.) Mr Cwynnetb informed him that the accused was not the Wm, Johnstone on tbe roll. Mr Hay objected to tbe paper being opened and read, and was uphold by the Court. Mr Searancke continued to state bow the accused came into the booth, and said be bad made a mistake, and asked that it might be overlooked ; lie was subsequently given in charge. In reply to tho R.M., tho witness said he did not ask accused if ho claimed to vote, por what his (nullification was. The K.M. said he did not think it was any use going on with the case, as tho charge was for applying for a voting paper, and it was clearly shown that he did not apply for a voting paper, and when ho found he had made a mistake lie went into tho booth and acquainted the returning olticer with the fact. Constable Brennan ; Tho evidence will show that he was told that he was not on the mil previous to his coming in. The K.M. ; At election times people do not pay much attention w whai they are told, •(f you have no further evidence, I will djsci.arga the accused. The accused was then