THE KAIPARA AND WAITEMATA ECHO WITH WHICH IS INCORPORATED "THE KAIPARA ADVERTISER & WAITEMATA CHRONICLE" HELENSVILLE, THURSDAY, March 20, 1919 FLASHES.

Kaipara and Waitemata Echo, 20 March 1919, Page 2

THE KAIPARA AND WAITEMATA ECHO WITH WHICH IS INCORPORATED "THE KAIPARA ADVERTISER & WAITEMATA CHRONICLE" HELENSVILLE, THURSDAY, March 20, 1919 FLASHES.

Awaroa Bowling Club annual social and presentation of trophies on Thursday next, 27th mat., in the Star Theatre.

Harvest Thanksgiving service will be held in the Methodist Church, Helensrille, on Sunday evening next.

To-night (Thursday) a meeting of importance to returned soldiers will be held in the Lyric Theatre.

The public are urged to attend the meeting to-night, when in addition to an address by Mr Andrews, a welcome home will be extended to all returned soldiers. __ There will be songs, dancing, and refreshments.

The detailed report on the proposed •lectric lighting scheme for Helensville will be published next issue. It is of interest and importance to all rate-

payer*,

Miss Dorothy Dalton's debut under the Paramount banner will be made at the Agricultural Hall on Saturday in " The Price Mark," that runs from far-off Cairo to NTew York's Latin quarter. The film created a sensation in New York.

In the last Supplementary Estimates of the past Parliament a vote ot £500 is provided for the Hot Springs; £300 of this was required to clear Up the debt to ike Union Bank. Matters are now all in order, and the debt will shortly be extinguished, which will leave £200 to be expended on urgent work.

A pleasing feature in connection with the Springs is that last year's operations showed the revenue to be £50 more than the expenditure It is now safe to say that the Springs have reached that point at which for ordinary purposes the revenue will balance the expenditure.

At the Lyric on Saturday night the popular star, the late Harold Lockweod, will again be seen to great advantage in the latest Metro picture, "The Hidden Spring." Lockwood has never had a failure, and this picture enhances the high opinion patrons have of him.

While Mr John Simcock aud his daughter were driving along Commercial Road on Tuesday afternoon last, the horse got out of control and bolted. The occupants of the gig were thrown out in front of Miss Loudens drapery store. Miss Simcock escaped with a few bruises, but Mr Simcock was severely injured, while the gig was considerably damaged. Mr Simcock is, we are pleased to hear, progressing favourably.

There was a record attendance at the Irish social held in the Agricultural Hall on Monday (St. Patrick's) night. An enjoyable time was spent all round, with dancing, euchre and musical items. The prizes in the euchre tournament ware won by Mrs Rowles (ladies), and Mr Snell (cents). Mr J. Bell acted as M.C., while the dance music was supplied by Mrs and Miss Malligan.

Mr Andrews, Secretary of the Returned Soldiers' Association, Auckland, will address the public in the Lyric Theatre to-ni^ht at 8 o'clock, setting out the aims of the Association, and everybody is cordially invited. Admission free. After the meeting a social for the purpose of welcoming home returned soldiers will be held in the Star Theatre, and there will be dancing, etc. Admission, to defray expenses, 1/-.

Phillips and Spitz, of the Ideal Drapery have much pleasure in informing their customers that they have been suoccessful in securing about two thousand yards of long cloth and calico, 36 inches wide, from the Women's Patriotic League, bought at public auction. The landing cost was 1/6 per yard, and they are clearing at 12/- per dezen yards. Be early and avoid disappointment, at the Ideal Drapery Store, Commercial Road —Advt.

A representative meeting of farmers ■was held at Kumou on Friday, when Mr W. D. Lysnar, of Gisborne, delivered an address on meat, shipping, and produce problems. A resolution was passed urging the Government to pass legislation as recommended by the .N.Z. Parliamentary Committee, in order to keep the trusts out of New Zealand, and to determine the commandeering as toon aa possible. A hearty vote of thanks was accorded Mr Lysnar.