THE KAIPARA AND WAITEMATA ECHO With which is incorporated "The Kaipara Advertiser & Waitemata Chronicle." Helensville, Thursday, September 18. FLASHES.

Kaipara and Waitemata Echo, 18 September 1919, Page 2

THE KAIPARA AND WAITEMATA ECHO With which is incorporated "The Kaipara Advertiser & Waitemata Chronicle." Helensville, Thursday, September 18. FLASHES.

Kauri timber for the Wairua—special lots—recently cost 5(5/- per 100 ft., just double pre-war price.

Special attention is drawn to the fact that inland mail tenders close at Auckaml ;itno)n on Monday next, 22\vl hist.

The Town Board meeting which w-js to have been held on Thursday evening last, lapsed for want of a quorum, and will be held to-night (Thursday) at 7.30.

The plot of "Baby Mine," to be screened at the Lyric on Saturday next, is treated with the French love for a delicately spicy situation, so that it becomes a fascinating, hilarious story.

A final announcement regarding the annual meeting of the Awaroa Bowling Club on Tuesday next is given. A good attendance is particularly desired, ami members should make a point of being present.

Reminder is given of the social to be hold in the Star Theatre this evening, under the auspices of the Returned Soldiers' Association. The usuril admission will be charged, and patrons can rely on having a first-class time.

"What Money Can't Buy," starring the two charming and youthful artists," Jack Pickford and Louise Huff, is a thrilling military drama containing a clever plot and delightful love story. The supporting programme includes the Arbuckle comedy, "Good Night, Nurse."—Saturday next Everyhody's.

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Under the compulsory provisions of the Finance Act (No. 2) the amount taxpayers are bound to subscribe to the Victory War Loan is three times the yearly average of the land and income tax payable for the year ended March 31st, 1918. Full particulars appear in another part of this issue.

At a meeting of the Waiwera Show Association last week, Mr L. Noakes was elected secretary, in place of Mr T. Marks, who has left the district. The prospects of the forthcoming show being a very successful one are stated to be riiost promising.

The main roll for the Kaipara electoral district is deposited for inspection at the post office and police station, Helensville, and at seventy or more places throughout the electorate, as advertised elsewhere in this issue.

The local butter-factory is beginning to experience a busy time, and, owing to the present railway services, cream from up and down the line is not arriving as regularly as could be desired. Cream is now being received per rail on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Saturdays.

An announcement. of special interest to farmers appears in this issue from Messrs Levy Bros., well-known seed growers of Waikumete. This firm specialises in a particular seed mixture for the North, as well as other lines of seeds. All seeds are • machine dressed and tested, and settlers who conptemplate sowing are advised to write for samples.

At a recent meeting of the Citizens' and Settlers' Ball Committe, a very satisfactory balance sheet was presented, showing a credit of £37. This amount goes to the Soldiers' Memorial Fund. The committee are to be congratulated on the very satisfactory results achieved, and likewise on the prompt manner in which accounts were settled.

The Helensville A. and P. Association have decided to hold a Ball in the Agricultural Hall an Thursday, October 2nd, with the object of raising funds and reducing the overdraft. The prices of tickets have been fixed as follows : double 12s 6d, gentlemen 7s 6d, ladies ss. A strong committee to carry out details has been appointed, of which Mr R. Barnes is secretary. *' Further particulars will be announced in next issue.

In spite of the extremely unpleasant weather, about fitty people attended the euchre tournament and dance held by the Anglican Church Ladies' Guild in the Star Theatre on Thursday evening last. All spent a pleasant time, and were repaid for braving the clement. The euchre prizes were won by Mrs Eames and Mr VV. J. Ellett, while prizes for being the best last were, awarded Mrs Andrews and Mr R. Hinton. Dancing was kept up till midnight, and an abundant supper was handed round by the ladies.

The Acting-Registrar of Electors, Mr A. Frood, was in Helensville on Monday for the purpose of making arrangements in connection with the forthcoming general election, which it is expected will take place during the second week of December, providing nothing untoward happens in the meantime. Only one polling booth will be used at Helensville on this occasion, viz., the Courthouse, as experience has proved that two booths are quite unnecessary. Mr A. H. Spinley has been appointed deputy returning officer for Helensvillee. The actingregistrar left on Tuesday for a tour through the electorate. He has before him a big task to perform, in visiting the 70 odd places where polling booths will be necessary.

Buying and selling frying-pans was taken up as a side line by an enterprising resident during the week, and as a result of some shrewd speculation, it is understood that a few more shillings -have been added to the amount in the stocking, especially kept for reducing the high cost of living. The first purchase was a modest two pans, at a surprisingly low rate, and the lucky buyer had only got a few yards along the street when he got a customer at a substantial rise. Going back to the seller, he asked for more, and bought a dozen at the same price as the first pair. He reckons he can easily sell the lot at a good profit.

Alice Brady in '; Betsy Ross," Tuesday next at the Lyric. " The Crystal Gazer," featuring Fanny Ward, at Everybody's next Tuesday. Also " A Marine Miracle," 4th episode, of the clever serial •' Who is No. 1 ?." Maude Wayne in " Who is to Blame," at the Lyric on Friday. A good allotment in centre of the town,'with nice house of six rooms and every convenience, is advertised for sale on easy terms. For Chronio Chest Complaints. Woods' Great Peppermint Cure.