CAMBRIDGE.

Waikato Times, Volume XXIX, Issue 2402, 1 December 1887, Page 2

CAMBRIDGE.

A Model op Skill and Patience. — A handsome and well-finished model of S. Andrew's Church has just been completed by Mr Joseph Harrison for presentation to the church, and will be an exhibition and be disposed of at the forthcoming Carnival. The model is on the scale of a quarter of an inch to the foot, and is, in the minutest details, an exact reproduction of the building. It is made of zinc, and the amount of patience, skill and ingenuity displayed in its construction may be imagined when it is learned that upwards of twelve hundred pieces of zinc have been used, there being two hundred and thirty pieces in the spire alone. The windows are glazed, and the model will be illuminated at night. A Sad Cask. —Mr Arthur Souter sailed on Tuesday for Sydney for the purpose of endeavouring to obtain relief from the complaint of the eyes, from which he has been suffering, having already spent some time in Auckland without much advantage being gained. Mr Souter is universally liked and respected in Cambridge for his many sterling qualities, arid during his affliction has displayed a cheery hopeful spirit; and it would indeed be a pity if such a terrible calamity as total deprivation of sight should overtake a young man of such promise. He is accompanied by Dr. H. Moon, and it is to bo hoped that ere long he may return in good health, and with his sight completely restored. Native Land Court.— The sitting of the Native Land Court commenced on Tuesday, before His Honour Judge Puckey and Relia Aperahama, native assessor. Owing to a mistake in the order of gazetting the cases set down for hearing, an adjournment was made at noon until the Ist December, when the Pukekura subdivision will be taken first. Wesleyan Bazaar.— The Committee of the Wesleyan Bazaar having boen presented with sheep, poultry, &c. that would be. inconvenient to dispose of in the Public Hall have requested Mr McNieol to sell them, and that gentleman having kindly consented, they will be offered by auction on Saturday morning, prior to the ordinary horse sale. A substantial luncheon will be provided in the Public Hall from noon until 2 p.m. on that day, for which the charge will be Is, and it is hoped that tha settlors and others attending the sales will patronise it, as they will thus be assisting the cause, without costing them more than they usually spend on market days. S. Andrew’s Festival.— The Committee of fcj. Andrew’s Christmas Festival and Fete intend erecting the buildings that will bo used in commotion with it forthwith. Saturday is tlie day appointed to commence operations, when a “building bee” will be held, at which anyone who can spare the time and provide a few carpenters’ tools (if only a hammer) will be welcome. The plans and specifications are ready and tlie timber on the ground, so it is intended to make an early start, and the Committee will meet any who are willing to join in rendering assistance at the Public Library at S) a.in. on Saturday morning. Choral Society’s Concert,— The concert given in the Public Hall, Cambridge, on Tuesday by the members of the Hamilton Choral Society was the beat ever held in Cambridge for the past twelve years. Tlie choruses v. ere all good, especially the one “ In Terra Pax,” which was the best, the next in point of merit being the one “Throe Kings.” The solos in “ Ave Maria'” by Miss Handyaide, and in “As Pants the Hart,” and “Tbe'Lost Chord,” by Miss Wild, were the pick of the evening, and were received with marked appreciation by the audience. The last one, however, should have had an organ accompaniment. The trio “La Garita ” was very ' good. In “I Waited For the Lord,” the instrumental selections were excellent, but there was something wrong with the organ in “The War March of the Priests.” The vocal parts in “ Athalie ” were finely rendered, and were all remarkably good. The Mayor thanked Mr Tompler on behalf of the public of Cambridge for the splendid entertainment they had received, to which Mr Tompler replied and said he was glad to find the Society’s efforts had succeeded in giving them pleasure. The Hall was well tilled. Lawn Tennis.— A match was played between Hamilton and Cambridge at the latter plage yesterday. There was a good attendance of ladies, who provided strawberries mid cream. Cambridge won easily. The scores were: Cook and Porter for Cambridge, Von Stunner and Forbes for Hamilton, (I—l, (j—o. Hunt and Wilson for Cambridge, Wallnutt and Edgecumbe for Hamilton, o—l, o—l. No singles were played. The Archdeaconry. The quarterly meeting of the Waikato Archdeaconry was hold yesterday at Cambridge. Present; Archdeacon Willis (in the chair), clergy— Revs. Marshall, Holer, and li. O’C. Higgs ; laity—Messrs Wells, Dyer, O.anno, Cox, Templer, R. F, Sarnies, Stevens, Col. Forbes Seddon, Smith, S. Graham, and Stewart. Tlie Archdeacon reported that he had brought before the Diocesan Synod the Riffle iti schools question, and had succeeded in carrying a favourable resolution. Mr Cox introduced the subject of pure literature. After considerable discussion, Mr Wells suggested that a report-on the subject bo drawn up, and submitted to the next meeting. The Rev. H. O'C. Biggs brought up the subject of assisting Church .work in outlying districts. This caused a most interesting debate. The liov. Holer and Messrs Templer, Forbes and Stevens contending that it was the Church’s first duty to see that every part of a parish should have the services of the Church every Sunday where no services are held. The Conference then discussed the uniformity of Church music.