The Kaipara & Waitemata ECHO WITH WHICH IS INCORPORATED "THE KAIPARA ADVERTISER & WAITEMATA CHRONICLE" HELENSVILLE, THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 25. FLASHES.

Kaipara and Waitemata Echo, 25 September 1919, Page 2

The Kaipara & Waitemata ECHO WITH WHICH IS INCORPORATED "THE KAIPARA ADVERTISER & WAITEMATA CHRONICLE" HELENSVILLE, THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 25. FLASHES.

A replace advertisement from Mr C. O. Ketterer, watchmaker and jeweller, appears elsewhere.

"By their permit system the Railway Department are creating a community of pointers," remarked Cr. Johnson at the Town Board meeting.

Applications from anyone willing to join a voluntary fire brigade are invited by the Helensville Town Board. See advt. elsewhere in this issue.

Attention is drawn to an advt, in this issue from Mr A. Tilby, Batley, who has for sale a number of marine engines aj#

a 90-gal. separator. - Any trial or inspection of the machinery is invited.

A good number of people visited the Springs on Sunday last, taking adyantage of an almost perfect day. The grounds are looking particularly well at present, and the bowling fraternity especially are looking forward to having good greens during the coming season.

The lecture to be given at Kaukapakapa on Friday, October 3rd, by Mr T. Bloodworth, of Auckland, should attract a large gathering. The subject is " Why farmers should support the Labour Party," and the lecture is being given under the auspices of the Kaukapakapa branch ot the Farmers' Union.

" A hot time in the old town to-night " was right on Saturday night last, and big crowds distributed themselves around the two picture shows and the dance in the Star Theatre. It was a typical holiday night, and the mild weather tempted nearly everyone out.

From Thursday of next week (October 2nd) the Town Board will institute a "cleaning up" week, and residents ate instructed to make special efforts to have rubbish, etc., gathered up and remoVed from the vicinity of their

premises,

A property in the Thames district last year leased for £38 has now been leased for £144 7s 6d (says the Thames Star). The substantial increase of £106 7s 6d on last year's price gives a good idea of the present land hunger.

Loan proposals at Raetihi for electric lighting (£3500), and fire brigade equipment and building (£1000) caused little interest among the ratepayers. The electric lighting poll was carried by 2(5 votes to 2, and the fire brigade proposal gained 20 votes, 8 voting against.

Episode 5 of " Who is No. 1 V" to be screened nexi Tuesday at Everybody's, shows how, rescued from an awful plight by the devotion of Tommy Hale, a deep and self-sacrificing love springs up between Aimee and Tommy. Their love drives them into unforseen danger. The T.T.T conceive a horrible plan to rid themselves of an obstacle —dynamite tied to a man's back and fuse timed to rocket him into eternity—a doll that carries a message from Aimee again in deadly peril—a chase by motor along a steep mountain track, where a slip means awful death —and still the question paramount " W ho is No. 1? "

. " Kaukapakapa Bill" writes: "Our most popular and enterprising boarder gets the Echo, and about thirty others see it for nix. I propose that each of these give id a week to subsidise the Empty Bottle. Fund, the proceeds from which are to be devoted to celebrate the starting of the Waite-Kaukapa railway ; Mr Massey is expected to turn (down) the first sod a few days before the general election. No other news, oxccpt that two rabbits were seen on a hill here the other day, and a stronglyworded request is to be sent to Parakaka farmers to keep their animals in their own paddocks."

A deputation of two —Messrs N. W. Rirnmer and A. J. Garry—representing the Kaipara Dairy Factory, waited on the Town Board at the last meeting, urging the Board to use their influence in,the direction of getting an improvement in the local train services. Mr Garry pointed out that a Kaipara Flats seller (or any settler from that district) having occasion to visit Helensville had to spend three days on the journey. A good deal more was said by both the deputation and members of the Board in disparagment of the Northern and all train services, but in view of the nearly complete restoratien of all trains from Monday next these remarks are not published. The Board DID send a long telegram to Wellington in regard to the matter, but whether it galvanised the Premier and subordinates into action is a moot point. A daringly depicted drama, " The Marriage Market," Lyric next Tuesday. The shades of night were falling fast, The sky with clouds was overcast, As I homeward urged my way.. I made a brief but wise delay : I turned into a chemist's store, For what I'd often bought before — For coughs and colds the best, be sure. A .bottle of Wood's Great Peppermint (}■(.] re.

Advertiser has for sale a number^ fowls and a quantity of dairy utensils. \ A letter to the editor re Woodhill socials ia unavoidably held over till nex^ issue. The Kaipara Rugby Union are holding a dance in the Agricultural Hall tb s evening. • .. -^ A meeting of ladies interested in theforthcoming Anglican Church bazaar will be held at the Vicarage on Wednesday, October Bth, at 3 p.m. The annual meeting of the Awaroa Bowling Club, held on Tuesday evening, was well attended, and a full report ■will appear in our next issue. j

Mr C. Grosvenor, lay reader from \| Auckland, will conduct the service at " St. Matthew's Church, Helensville, one.' Sunday next at 11 a.m.

" School for Husbands," a Paramount feature which possesses an interesting and novel plot, is the chief attraction on the up-to-date programme to be screened > at Everybody's on Saturday. /

An announcement appears elsewb.ef e from Mr W. Allen, general storekeepi A Helensville South. These stores can %v complete stocks of drapery, grocerief^ and hardware, and full satisfaction Cis guaranteed customers. .

A committee meeting of the ( local branch of the R.S.A., held last c ening, was addressed by Mr E. F. Andrews, a member of the Provincial Executive. An account of the business done will appear

next week,

A replace advertisement appears on the front page from Stewart Bros' Stores The firm are opening up, ex " Hororata," a large new shipment of spring and summer,-goods, and invite inspection. A special line of toilet brushware merits attention f.-om shoppers.

The alterations and improvements to the s.s Wairua are nearly- complete, the masts having been put in place during the week. It ia the intention of the Company to bring the vessel off the slip on October 10th. A trial trip will proably be run to Shelly Beach before the Wairua is put into commission.

Mr Greville, Commissioner of Crown Lands, and Mr J. Wells, have been staying a few days at Parakai, and are enthusiastic in regard to their stay there. They think Parakai has a great future. The only need at present is a good water supply, which they think should be easily obtained from the western hills.

The political contest, so far as this portion of the Eden electorate is concerned, will open on Monday evening next at Parakai, when Mr R. E. Hornblow will address the electors. Mr Hornblow, who is mayor of Dargaville, is standing as a Liberal-Labour candidate. He will also address the electors at Woodhill on Tuesday evening.

The following letter has been received by Mr Jas. Stewart, chairman of the Domain Board :—" Dear Sir : I have to inform you that to-day (September 20th) in company with Mr Coates, 1 waited on the Hon. Mr Nosworthy, and placed before him your Board's desire for a liberal grant. The Minister promised his careful attention. —Yours truly, C. J. Parr." The grant in question is the one the Board is applying for to effect improvements at the Hot Springs.

An important business deal has lately been effected locally, Mr W. Allen having purchased the well-Known drapery and grocery business carried on at Helensville South by Mr H. Graham. Mr Allen is very well known throughout this district, having been with Messrs Stewart Bros, for the past 13 years, and enters into business on his own account with considerable experience and a thorough knowledge of the requirements of the district. The. deal was effected through Messrs Hand and Ellet, land

agents

The choir of St. Matthew's Church, after practice last Thursday evening, adjourned to the residence {of the organist (Mr H. White, junr,), where a presentation prayer and hymn book, handsomely bound in Morocco, was made to Miss Chrissie Becroft, on the occasion of her approaching marriage. Mr White, in making the presentation, praised Miss Becroft's loyalty to the Church and choir, and wished her every happiness in the future. The recipient suitably responded. A pleasant' few hours was spent with, music and games, and a tasty supper was provided by the host and hostess.

"Womanhood : The Glory of a Nation," at the Lyric on Saturday evening, is a remarkable achievement. The picture conveys a warning as to the folly of a country not being prepared for war, and, embracing a fascinating love story, ends most dramatically. Alice Joyce as Mary Ward, meets Count Dario while travelling in Ruritania. He declares his love, and is promised his answer in America. On her way home Mary meets Paul Strong, and before the voyage ends they love each other. Word is received that Ruritania has declared war on United States, and New York has fallen. Events move with dramatic swiftness Mary becomes a spy at enemy headheadquarters, tilie meets Count Dario aj*ahi, and the enemy is finally defeated and driven awajr. Some spectacular war scenes are showu, an ocean of oil on fire being one of the foremost. ,

Olga Petrova in "The TJndying Flame," at Everybody's next Tuesday. Woods' Great Peppermint Cure, For Coughs and Golds, never fails. Norma Talmadgs in "By Right of Purchase," Mond-ay, at the Lyric.