FLASHES

Kaipara and Waitemata Echo, 7 September 1916, Page 2

FLASHES

Next Helensville S.M. Court day, Wednesday, October 25. Eggs from pure-bred fowls for setting, 4/6 a dozen. Boyd and Co's drapery sale still moving. Candidates for Town Board Election should send in cheir advertisements for next, Thursday's issue, nor. later Uiaa i Wednesday, 13th matGrand Concert to-night in aid or one Helensville Catholic Church Funds. A large and attractive programme, and admission only 1/-. Those entitled and not on' the main roll, are reminded that the Supplementary Electoral Roll for the Helensville Town Board District, closes next Wednesday.

Mr L. Evans, of Raupo, who bought Mr Brown's farm at Parakai some weeks ago, has now moved in with many loads of furniture from his old home. We wish him and family a long and successful tenure.

The Parakai League are giving a Red Cross Social on Tuesday evening next (12th inst.) in the Parakai Hall. There will be a Paddy's market, shooting, and guessing competitions, dancing, musical items, etc.

The Rev. A. O. Venables, Curate of St. Sepulchre's Church, Auckland, has been appointed as Vicar of the Parochial District of Helensville. He will take up his duties here after Synod, which meets ou October 13.

The Right Rev. Dr. Averill, Bishop of Auckland, is expected to visit Helensville on Sunday, September 24th. He will conduct services at St. Matthew's Church, and will also conduct the Military Service sin the afternoon at Stewart's Hall at 2.30 p.m. >

The Red Cross Tea held in the Star Theatre on Thursday last, Ist inst., was a decided success. The proceeds' total about £12, and over £10 of this will go towards buying comforts for our soldier boys at the front. Several competitions were held, causing great amusement, as did the shooting gallery. A Jdelicious afternoon tea was dispensed by the ladies of the League. During the evening a dance was held, Mrs Arlidge supplying the music in her usual accomplished style.