THE KAIPARA AND WAITEMATA "WITH WHICH INCORPORATED "THE KAIPARA ADVERTISER & WAITEMATA CHRONICLE." HELENSVILLE, THURSDAY, MAY 10, 1917 FLASHES.

Kaipara and Waitemata Echo, 10 May 1917, Page 2

THE KAIPARA AND WAITEMATA "WITH WHICH INCORPORATED "THE KAIPARA ADVERTISER & WAITEMATA CHRONICLE." HELENSVILLE, THURSDAY, MAY 10, 1917 FLASHES.

A meeting of the Fishermen's Union will be held on Friday next at 7.30 p.m. jn the Public Library, Helensville. A pheasant shot in the Kaipara had 580 grains of newly-sown corn in its crop. Almost another "crap." Another new railway time-table comes jnto forcp on and after Sunday, May 13. The British Budget shows thit up to jb!ie present £4,318,000,000 has been spent oti the war, of which £1,137,000,000 came from revenue. Jt is stated that I'urkey js desirous of peace, and is willing to internationalise the Dardanelles and Palestine, and create an autonomous State in Armenia.

The Huns' Food Controller announce s arrangements for securing ample supplies of fish. All cod, no doubt.

It has been estimated that the total number of men in the Second Division of the Reserve in New Zealand is 120,000, of which number 15,000 are in Class A.

An advertisement of great importance to farmers appears in this issue, giving particulars of the assistance to be given by the Agricultural Department to those desirous of growing wheat this season...

Reports from the coal mines are to the effect that the miners are keeping their promise not to restrict the output, and that about the normal quantity of coal is being won.

An announcement appears in our advertising columns that Mr E. A. Sly, pianoforte tuner, will visit this district shortly. Orders may be left at the ECHO Office.

The Helensville Golf Club opened their season on Saturday afternoon last, when about thirty players put in an appearance. Despite the unfavourable waather conditions earlier in the week, the greens were in fair order, and enjoyable games resulted. Afternoon tea dispensed by the lady members was much appreciated.

The usual monthly Military Memorial Service took place on Sunday afternoon last in the Star Theatre. There was a. good number present, including the military and local bodies. The Rev. J. H. Edmondson delivered a powerful and eloquent addreess, which was listened to with marked attention.

A grand concert is to be held in the Lyric Theatre, Helensville, on Monday, June 4th., in aid of the V.M.C.A. Trench Comforts Fund. Exceptionally good talent will contribute items, and Miss Cook, elecutionist, of Sydney, has kindly consented to assist. The object is a most laudable one, and admission only 1/6 and 1/-.

" Germany is the Uriah Heep of the nations, but she has out-heeped herself," said Mr Hall Came in a speech at the American Luncheon Club, in London. "To talk about attaining peace by ths nethods of murder is lifce trying to Dree the gates of heaven with skeleton ays that have been forged in hell." The euchre party and dance, promoted v the Church of England Ladies' Guild, nd held in the Star Theatre on Monday ironing last, was, as is usual with these opular monthly functions, a «uccess bth socially an rd financially. The games rere all keenly contested, the highest* s<srer being Mr Peek, with thirteen ames to his credit. Consolation prizes *ere awarded to Mrs Robinson and Mr L Spinley. A dainty supper was handed rand, after which dancing was indulged t, and altogether the evening. was a tost enjoyable one. At the conclusion of the Dafgaville brough Council meeting last week,' Mr f. Allen (one of the • newly elected ouncillors) invited all the members to isit the new baths he had erected in he Helensville thermal region. He expressed the wish that they would iccept his invitation to spend a weekknd at Parakai, where valuable information anent inland swimming baths may be gained. Itr is understood that Mr Allen's .hospitality will be accepted at an early date. The Government Statistician, Mr Fraser, points out how unavoidable certain mistakes are in connection with the military ballots. He had, for in-\ stance, on his reserve roll no fewer than ' 75 John McDonalds, 68 John Smiths, 70 William Smiths, 53 James Wilsons, 54 William Wilsons, 47 William Browns, 40 John Campbells, 46 John McKenzies, etc. It has been learned (says the Melbourne Argus} that Captain yon Muller of the raider Emden, was born in Queensland, where his father owned a selection between Brisbane and Sanagate He was educated at the State school at Sandgate—a fact which probably accounts for his command of the English language, which has been freely remarked upon.

An ounce of example is worth a ton of precept, and Lord Derby, the Secretary of War, has devoted 100 acres of example to war purposes by ordering that amoun* of his property at Knowsley Park to be broken up and sown in wheat. There is a suggestion for some of our own local patriots, for the war not over yet, and it may still see seed-time and harvest..

As showing the great interest of the people in New Zealand in the British >Navy and how highly they appreciate the splendid work done by the Navy in keeping our sea routes open and in other ways, Mr J. B. Harcourt (President of the Navy League) stated at the Anzac dinner in Wellington, that out of £120,----000 raised for the widows and orphans of the men killed in the Battle of Jutland the Dominion gave no less than £97,000.

Many marriages are taking place between soldiers and Englishwomen, but before a marriage can take place it is necessary for an officer's consent to be obtained. A Maori recently went to his officer and asked permission to marry a pakeha-girl. The officer said that he hoped the Maori had carefully considered the seriousness; of the undertaking, and was not entering 'the marriage state lightly. The Maori said he had quite made up his mind, and was most anxious to obtain the necessary permission. The officer pointed out that perhaps the lady would not like Npw Zealand, and might object ts going to New Zealand and living with the natives. " Gb, that'jij orright," said tip Maori, " we n.ot going back to. New Zealand. Hgr mqthej.1 keep te putj."