THE Kaipara Advertiser. AND WAITEMATA CHRONICLE. WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 21, 1912. LOCAL AND GENERAL.

Kaipara and Waitemata Echo, 21 August 1912, Page 2

THE Kaipara Advertiser. AND WAITEMATA CHRONICLE. WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 21, 1912. LOCAL AND GENERAL.

Meeting of A, ant 1 P. Association ou Saturday, August olst, to elect new President. A. meeting1 of thoso interested in forwarding the Benefit Concert for a woman in distress will bo held this evening.

10s reward is offered for the recovery of a black sheep dog.

Mr E. 0. Frost, Waimauku, advert tises that; he is prepared to purchase green flax in any quantity, for highest ruling price.

A phaeton, full-lock, with pole and shafts, and set of harness is adver» tised for sale.

The Scow INgaru which meet with an accident along the coast is undergoing repairs on the K. 3. S. slip.

Mr H. Milner will deliver an ad dress on " Where are the Dead," in the Public Hall, Woodhill, to-morrow (^Thursday) evening, at 7.30 p.m. All are welcome, and questions will be invited.

Amongst other items the following duets will be sung fiy Miss Valeric Collins and Mr A. H. Ripley '• Nocturne " (Denza), and " The Key of Heaven " (Greaves).

A. Rare Treat—This is promised to patrons of the Wide World Pictures this evening when they will show a captivating programme. The Handicap, The Sunbeam, and The Power of Love are the star items, while other films to be shown are real good.

A meeting of ratepayers of the Mairetahi Riding is advertised to be held in the Parakai Hall on Wednesday 28th irist, to consider the formation of a ratepayers association, etc., also at the same time to consider the Central Station question. All interested are requested to attend,

Don't forget, Red Riding Hood on Tuesday, August 27th. The entertainment in aid of s the Presbyterian Church, is to be one of the best yet given by local artists, and all should make a point of seeing the children in the different parts. The cast of characters are in our advertising columns.

A shooting match has been arranged for Saturday September 14th, between the Helensvilie Cadet Detachment and Ellerslie School, at Ellerslie. The match will be on the Departmental Target, 7 shots each, 10 a-side. Good practice is being put up, and the O, C. reports that it will be very difficult to pick the team.

A gold mounted greenstone pendant found in Helen sville is waiting an owner at the office of this paper.

"We draw attention of farmers and others having produce to sell to an advertisement from Messrs A. S, Paterson.aod Co , Limited, Custom St, Auckland, appearing on the next page of this issue. This firm announce that they are cash buyers of butter and eggs in any quantity for which they are offering the highest current rates. Tb/»ir offices are on the first floor. Excelsior Buildings.

At the conclusion oi the Town Board meeting on Monday last, the Chairman said the next meeting, the last of the present Board, would be held the Monday previons to the election of the New Board, and everything would be ready. Mr McLeod asked if the Chairman was going to provide a farewell repast. 'Yes,' said the chairman, ' I will supply the refreshments, and plenty of fizz. 1 'Make a note of that please,' said Mr McLeod, ' We are to have a good time,'

Friday 23rd Miss Valeric Collins Assisted by some of Auckland leading Artists. New Zealand Herald. April 25th, 1912, —Last night's concert was a severe test of the capabilities of the young singer, Miss Valeric Collins came out of the ordeal well. She sings agreeable and intelligently, the inflections of tone well managed and dictum clear, Her voice has a wide range and carried effectively across the vast hall to the furthest gallery occupant The Auckland Star, April 25th, 1912.—Miss Valeric Collins is the possessor of a pleasing voice of considerable strength; while especially effective are the tones of the lower register. All her songs were given with purity of voice and suitable phrasing,the very low notes being heard to advantage.