FLASHES.

Kaipara and Waitemata Echo, 19 December 1918, Page 2

FLASHES.

The ECHO wishes its readers a happy Christmas and prosperous New Year.

We beg to inform our advertisers and subscribers that no issues will be published the next two weeks, and we now take this opportunity of thanking all for their generous support in the past.

A new departure has been made in the admission to the Lyric Pictures. Family tickets are provided for at 6s per dozen ; day sales —Stewart's office.

The Helensville Motor 'Bus Company has just completed the purchase of /' Hamlin and Cos. Engineering Works, Full particulars will be given later.

Talking about repatriation, it looks as if it is easier and cheaper to get the soldiers for the land than th« land for the soldiers. —Reason.

The Postmaster notifies that Bank remittance cable messages for solddiera at E.F.M rate may be accepted for transmission via Eastern; estimated time of transmission 12 days.

Tarring and sanding of the footpaths is to be immediately proceeded with, and a quantity of sanding material will be distributed about the township. Parents are asked to caution children not to scatter the material.

Bowl ing—Awaroa v. Ponsonby, at Ponsonby—The following teams have been selected to play against Ponsonby on Christmas Day: Messrs Sandin, Constable, Rimmer, and Hammond (skip); Mowatt, Cormack, Cullens, and Smith (skip).

Lyric patrons are reminded that Hall Caine's startling novel, "The Manxman," nine huge parts, will be screened at the Lyric to-night (Thursday)- This story is claimed to be Hall Caine's masterpiece and is picturized in thrilling fashion.

The Geneva Tribune states that two Bolshevik emissaries were arrested after crossing the French frontier, with the intention of assassinating M. Clwntncead Premier of France.

The users of water from the Town supply are asked to attend to leaky taps. The dry season will soon be with us, and v slight trickle represents anything from 25 to 50 gallons daily. The Board's turncock will shortly make a visit to consumers to inspect taps.

There will be a special service in St. Matthew's Church, Helensville, on Sunday, December 29th, at 7 p.m., in commemoration of those fallen in the war, including those who have died in the recent epidemic, Also a service of^ thanksgiving for victory on Sunday, sth January, 1919 at 7 p m. '

The following pupils of the Helensville District School have gained certificates of proficiency on thbir year's work for 1918: L. Bradly, W. Mitchell, N. Stringer, E. Ellett, E. Frost, M. Hughas, and R. Ross. A certificate of com-' potency has^een awarded to R. Rpgers.Theae certificates may be obtained on application to the Headmaster.

A good programme has been arranged" for the annual Picnic and Sports on New Years Day at Kaukapakapa. The proceeds are to be equally divided between the Helensville Presbyterian Charge Fund, Kaukapakapa Presbyterian Renovating Fund, and relief of sufferers through the Epidemic (care Mr J R Jeffreys).

The Royal Commission to inquire into the influenza epidemic will also deal with the conditions of the cities, their sanitation, slums, and general health. The commission will consist of Sir John Deniston (chairman), Hon. E. Mitchelson (Auckland), and a third member not yet appointed.

" Every pencil used for voting in the Taranaki bye-election was 'Made in Germany.'" According to the disclosures made by an exchange. Even with tha help of its made in Germany pencils the Government failed to win.

"With ut war is sport. With the French it id a martyrdom; but with the Americans it is a job." So writes Mr Dawson, a Canadian returned soldier —in N.Z. war was, neither sport martyrdom or job; it is just bungle along.

Owing to so many of the workers being ill of the prevailing epidemic, the sale of work in aid of the Presbyterian Church funds had to be unavoidably postponed but arrangements are nowwell in hand, and it will be held to-morrow (Friday) Friends are cordially invited to com* and see what is offered for sal* at reasonable prices.

Berlin is described by a British correspondent as resembling a city containing two hostile armies, in the forces of Dr. Liebknecht and Herr Erbert. It is not safe to be in the streets at night. Every-' one carries fireams, and families hare machme-guns. The moral sense of the city seems to have gone entirely.

invJft *hou™nd New Zealand invalided soldiers are nearing the Dorruaon on transports, and will have the pleasure of spending Christmas among their friends,: unless their ailments are too serious to permit discharge before hospital treatment. T

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