FLASHES.

Kaipara and Waitemata Echo, 24 July 1919, Page 2

FLASHES.

The Returned Soldiers are holding their fortnightly dance in the Lyric Theatre this evening. A dance held on Monday evening by the same firm was very well attended, an enjoyable time being spent.

Peace celebrations in Helensville being non-existent, the three days set apart for the observance of such passed with the utmost tranquility, and persons who stayed at home enjoyed the experience of three Sundays running—so far as quietness went.

Nearly a thousand extra men have been engaged by the Public Works Department since the beginning of the year, making over 3000 now employed. The Minister said at Christchurch last week that he could find work for 2000 more.

The Public Works engineers have made a start with a flying survey of the proposed railway junction of the Kaihu line with the North Main Trunk railway. The route being looked at is via Paparoa, Ruawai and Hore Hore. Residents of Kaipara will welcome this piece of news.

Patrons of the Lyric Theatre will be pleased to hear that Mr J. Lambert, who has been away on a six weeks' vacation, has again taken over the operating of that theatre. Mr Lambert, who has been visiting some of the principal towns of the Waikato and King Country, is of the opinion that the Lyric Theatre and pictures shown therein are equal to any country or suburban theatre he has seen.

Workmen employed in decorating one of the big Auckland drapery stores on Friday, by some means placed the house flag of the firm above that of the New Zealand ensign. This was quickly observed by someone military, and a ring from the Defence office requested that the flags be reversed immediately. This was done, but many people will not believe that the hoisting of the flags in the first place was accidental.

" Vivacious Vivian " is the title that has been given Vivian Martin by her thousands of admirers, and indeed it fits her well in " Little Miss Optimist," to be screened at the Agricultural Hall on Saturday next. For through the power of her charming personality, this little girl of humble origin is able to set at least one youth on the high road to success. A well attended and very successful social was held in the Agricultural Hall on Thursday evening by the Church of England community A progressive, euchre tournament wa6 held in which a good number participated. The lady's prize was won by Mrs J. Bradly, and the gentlemen's prize by Mi- Stewart, after a play off. Consolation prize 3 were awarded Miss and Mr H. Hart. Ail excellent and plentiful supper was provided and served by the ladies. Dancing- was indulged in with vigour, to the first-class music by Mrs McMillan. The success of this social will doubtless pave the way for more of a like nature. As men and women pass their prime The all-eroding wills of time Break down each life.sustaining force, And they to "aids" must have recourse. But cough and colds through every stage Assail from infancy to age; And in each case relief is sure When using Woods' Great Peppermint Cure.

A social in aid of the Catholic Church funds will be held in the Agricultural Hall on Monday, August 4th. A euchre tournament and dancing will pleasantly occupy the evening.

The early morning train on Saturday last carried a record crowd to Aucklandseven carriages being filled at Heleo^^^B with local passengers and a large nrrm^^ from Dargaville direction. Six carriages were added on the way, and it was stated that before Mt. Eden was reached 850 passengers were on the train.

A well-known local bowler, who is also a member of the Rocky Nook Club, put up a record at the to urnament held on the Rocky Nook green on Saturday and Monday last. Besides being a member of the winning pairs team, he was also a participant in the honours which fell to the winners of the fullrink tournament.

The Post and Telegraph Department announce that from to-day cablegrams and inland telegrams written in private code will be accepted for transmission for all offices throughout the British Empire. Telegrams for those countries where local censorship is still in force are accepted at sender's risk. Brazil and Bolivia notify that censorship has ceased.

The First National Exhibitors' Circuit wonderful 8-act super-feature "Alimony" will be shown at the Lyric on Saturday. The play is an amazing indictment of the divorce court practices that have grown round the vicious free and easy marriage tribunals of many modern cities. Miss Lois Wilson is the star and the whole picture is a marvel of costly production and beautiful settings.

A small (as usual) but enthusiastic meeting was held on Wednesday night to make arrangements and consider ways and means of raising funds to defray expenses in connection with the concert to be given by the Savage Club on August 2. It was decided to hold a social and dance in th« Lyric Theatre on Thursday, July 31, to raise necessary funds. It was also decided to arrange for cars to take performers to and from the Springs, and provide light refreshments for them after the performance.-

The much talked of, and very much more threatened Mt. Eden bonfire duly fulfilled its appointed purpose on Saturday evening and went up in much smoke, but with nothing like as much fire as was expected of it, especially after the brilliant success of its premature predecessor. The huge crowds who watched the burning were distinctly disappointed, but many there were who felt satisfied that they had had their moneys worth when they witnessed the unrehearsed conflag. of a month ago.

It is told for a fact by a manager of a large shop in Sydney that some weeks ago a buxom little lady wandered in, bearing all the marks and brands of an " English bride." and asked to see a directory or something that Would give her the address of her soldier husband, who was -'somewhere in Sydney, but didn't meet the boat." What was the name? "Digger. I'm Mrs Digger." And in proof she produced what purported to be her certificate of marriage with "Private Thomas Digg«r." The witness, alas, was "Private William Cobber !"

A musical treat is in store for the Helensville public on Saturday evening, August 2nd, the occasion being a visit from the Auckland Savage Club Choir, whose twenty-five performers will give a refined and unique entertainment in the Lyric Theatre. Helensrille people are very fortunate in having this opportunity of hearing one of the cleverest musical combinations that Auckland possesses, and we have no doubt that the attendance will be very large. The entire proceeds will be devoted towards the funds required for modernising the baths at the Springs.