THE KAIPARA AND WAITEMATA ECHO WITH WHICH IS INCORPORATED "THE KAIPARA ADVERTISER & WAITEMATA CHRONICLE," HELENSVILLE, THURSDAY, JULY 5, 1917 FLASHES.

Kaipara and Waitemata Echo, 5 July 1917, Page 2

THE KAIPARA AND WAITEMATA ECHO WITH WHICH IS INCORPORATED "THE KAIPARA ADVERTISER & WAITEMATA CHRONICLE," HELENSVILLE, THURSDAY, JULY 5, 1917 FLASHES.

Some good bronze-wing turkey hens are wanted by an advertiser.

Members of the Helensville Town Band are reminded that a general meeting will be held in the Public Library on Friday, July 6, at 7.30 p.m.

Owing to the successful sale the Ideal Drapery Co will continue for another ten days, and everything will be sacrificed to save expense of removal.

The A.waroa Bowling Club hold their annual social this evening in the Lyric Theatre. An excellent programme has been arranged, and patrons are promised a good night's enjoyment.

The annual meeting of the Helensville A. and P. Association will be held the Agricutural Hall on Monday, July 16 at 8 p.m. A full meeting of members is requested.

. A genuine stock-taking sale commences at R. Screaton's store on Monday, July 9th, when a reduction of 10 per cent will be made on all cash purchases of drapery, clothing and boots.

The third Medical Board to sit in Helensville arrived yesterday from Auckland. During the afternoon a number of men from the Whangarei Group were examined, and the Board continued with their examination to-day. The Attesting Officer was Lieut. Wake.

The Kaipara Fish Depot is now open for business, and the public are notified that there will be a daily supply of fresh fish, also fish meals and suppers at all hours. Note address—Next ECHO Office, Commercial Road.

At Alfred Buckland and Sons' sale at Helensville on Monday last, some good prices were realised. Springing heifers were in good demand, bringing as high as £22 10s. Fat cows made up to £11 17s 6d, while one fat steer brought £14 17s 6d.

Mr John Stewart, of the firm of Messrs

Stewart 8r03., Ltd', paid a visit to Helensville last week. Mr Stewart has for some time lived in Australia, but formerly resided here, and was a moat popular citizen and emplo ,'er. ,

Messrs Ketterer Bros., of Helensville, who are both off to the front, have generously donated a handsome gold medal to the Helensville Rifle Club for competition amongst local shots. This is a neat little trophy, and should be prized by the winner.

Mr John Drinnan, of Kaukapakapa, has decided to give up farming, and has instructed the North Auckland Farmers' Co-op., Ltd., to sell by auction on the farm the whole of his properties and live and dead stock- The sale takes

place on Thursday, July 12, and luncheon ■will be provided. The properties include two farms at Makarau, and 18 acres at Kaukapakapa with' five-roomed house and outbuilding thereon. Some choice Shorthorn cows, together with a splendid assortment of farm implements, will also come under the hammer. Mr Drinnan intends to reside in Helensville, having purchased a property in First Avenue.

' After being laid up for repairs for several weeks, the Kaipara Steamship Company's Bellbird was again placed in commission on Monday last. Mr A. B. Cameron, who for the past three years has been attached to the staff of the Helensville Post Office, leaves on Saturday for a short holiday prior to going into camp for training on July 26. A neat butcher's cart is now being finished off at Mr J. F. Lambert's coachbuilding establishment, to the order of Mr Jas. Hand. The cart is well made and neatly finished and reflects credit on the builder. Miss Louden, who has taken over Gahagan's store near the Railway Station, is now showing a splendid range of drapery and clothing. Ladies and gentlemen can rely on getting their wants satisfied at this establishment. On Monday, July 9th, a great winter sale will be commenced, when there will be a great reductions in all departments. All goodß are of the best quaility and the prices are sure to please. Mr Norris, organiser of the New Zealand National Service League, has handed us a copy of a cablegram he received some weeks ago from Private Clutha McKenzie, son of the High Commissioner, who is now in New Zealand and who, it will be remembered, was blinded while fighting with the New Zealanders at Gallipoli: "As a reeducated soldier, think both as a work of humanity and economically for the Empire. Any effort in the direction of giving new occupation to disabled soldiers splendid." Among the heroic band of brave boys from this district who have given their all for us, is Sergt. Stanley Richard Hoe, who died of wounds in France on June 8 He was the eldest son of Mr R. Hoe, of Woodhill, and was 25 years of age, having been educated at Woodhill Public School and Auckland Technical College. He volunteered with the Eighth Reinforcement, serving in Egypt and with main body in France. He was selected to assist in training the fourth brigade for about six weeks in England before the battle of Messines, and in one of his last letters mentioned that he was acting Q.M.S., and was present when the New Zealanders were reviewed by the King on May 1.

Despite the unfavourable weather condition there was a good attendance at the usual monthly euchre party and dance, promoted by the Church of England Ladies' Guild, and held in the Star Theatre on Monday evening last. About 50 sat down to the card tables, and the games were all keenly contested and greatly enjoyed. The highest scorer among the ladies was Mrs H. Farrell, while the gentlemen's prize was carried off by Mr R. Smith. Consolation prizes awarded to Mrs West and Mr W. Martin. A dainty supper was handed round and greatly appreciated, after which dancing was indulged in, bringing to a close a most enjoyable evening.