FLASHES

Kaipara and Waitemata Echo, 13 July 1916, Page 2

FLASHES

Mr J. J. Craig, the well-known merchant, died in Auckland yesterday.

Hostile aeroplanes attempted to raid Kent, but were driven off by anti-aircraft guns before doing any damage.

The Prime Minister has denied a rumour that has gained currency that no more men will be required after the sixteenth reinforcements leave New Zealand.

Look out for the most remarkable film production of the day—"The Spoilers "— the story which has electrified the whole world. '

Admiral Matsumura and the visiting Japanese officers were accorded a civic welcome in the Town Hall on Monday afternoon. There was an "At Home " in the evening.

Neil Jeffrey, aged four years, has succumbed to the injuries inflicted on him by his father, David Jeffrey, at Kakihi, last week. Mrs Jeffrey and the other wounded children (4) are all progressing favourably.

In saying au revoir to Messrs G. E Murphy (late secretary of Awaroa Bowling Club), and Mr McKinnon (late secretary Helensville Golf Club), the editor of the ECHO takes this opportunity of thanking them for their kind and regular contributions to his sporting columns, and trusts both gentlemen will return safely from the front with much valour to their credit.

Taken all round, the Maori is a funny chap. Hapeta Makiri advertises in the Hokianga Times that he "will attend Horeke every Saturday afternoon as general barber. Funerals, European on Maori, conducted at shortest notice."—

Horeke, it must be remembered, is about four miles from Kohukohu, and contains a beer shop and a two-roomed store.

When the instruction -specially protecting, hawks was made known some time ago, it was anticipated that they would soon become an unqualified nuisance. This is more than confirmed by reports received from various districts in the Far North, Reports state that in many oases full grown fowls and ducks have been carried off by the hawks, and it will be necessary to organise a regular campaign against these pests if they are to be kept in check.

After the usual masonic business in connection with Lodge Duke of Albany, E.C., on Wednesday evening, the members adjourned' to the supper-room, when during "harmony," the members took occasion to " farewell and toast " Bros. G. E. Murphy and M. McKinnon, who, some time back, volunteered for the front, and take their departure for Trentham at the end of the week. Many "happy" speeches were made, and the new recruits go forth full of hope, and a safe return, with all best wishes.

At the Star Theatre on Saturday the programme to be shown is more than sufficiently attractive to warrant a big audience. It "will include an exceptionally powerful study of the influences of environment, entitled " The Silent Plea," featuring the most famous Vitagraph star artists in a photoplay as near perfection as possible, every scene of which is full of charm and pathos. Also " A Lily in Bohemia" (featuring lovely Lilian Walker), and a brilliant comedy " When Charlie was a Child " (a Charles Chaplin parody), the parts being played by very talented children. On Wednesday that magnificent Vitagraph masterpice, "Two Women," with Anita Stewart and Earle Williams (the world's best lover's combination) in leading roles, will be shown. It is a heart-thrilling story which one follows through with ever increasing interest, while the scenery is superb. The supporting pictures include "Mabel's wilful Way" (Keystone), " Cartoons in a Parlour," Topical, and other fine films.