The Kaipara & Waitemata ECHO WITH WHICH IS INCORPORATED "THE KAIPARA ADVERTISER & WAITEMATA CHRONICLE" HELENSVILLE, THURSDAY, OCTOBER 2. FLASHES.

Kaipara and Waitemata Echo, 2 October 1919, Page 2

The Kaipara & Waitemata ECHO WITH WHICH IS INCORPORATED "THE KAIPARA ADVERTISER & WAITEMATA CHRONICLE" HELENSVILLE, THURSDAY, OCTOBER 2. FLASHES.

The pound-keeper at Eaukapakapa has an impounding notice elsewhere in

this issue,

The services on Sundar next at St. Matthew's Church, Helensville, will be conducted by Canon Williams, of Auckland.

The lease of grazing rights at the Show grounds will be offered by public auction at the N. A. Farmers' next Helensville sale, to be held on Tuesday October 14th.

A quantity of timber, iron, carpenter's and boat-builder's tools, etc., (in the estate of the late Mr Jqhn Davis) will be sold on Monday, October 6, at Buckland's yards, Helensville, before the cattle sale.

A magnificent silver cup, valued at £10 10s, presented by Alex. Bell Esq., of Ti Kokopu Estate, to the Helensville A. and P. Association, is now on view in Mr Coulter's shop window. The cup is presented for most points in cattle and sheep classes.

Attention is drawn to a notice appearin this issue re the establishment of a new and up-to-date motor service. Mr A. Hunter is now running a 7-seater Automobible car for the convenience of the public, and trips can be arranged by ringing up 'phones 54 or 29.

There has been a big rush everywhere for gratuity forms, and the postal officials in the larger centres have had a busy time. Forms are obtainable from the local post office. The filling in of the form is surprisingly simple for a Government document, and should give no one any trouble whatsoever.

In anticipation of the restoration of the train services on Monday last, an engine awaiting its load in the Helensville cleaning shed got restive early on Monday morning, and tried to get away, breaking through the end of the shed. The monster was caught before it had well started, and had to wait its turn before careering to the city.

Claims for increased wages, better working conditions, and shorter hoursi made by the Auckland Fish Trade employees, fishermen excepted, against the fish merchants, were considered on Tuesday by a Conciliation Council. Exemption was granted, ,to Stewart Bros., Helensyille, on the ground that they did not deal in fish, but acted as carriers only.

The date on which applications close for the Victory War Loan has been extended to Th.urs.lay, October 9fch. A very large amount has been subscribed, but there is still more money wanted, and the small investor especially is callen upon to do his bit towards subscribing the loan. Subscribe at any post office, bank, or the Treasury,' Wellington. Particulars appear elsewhere.

Mr Ben Bayley, eldest surviving son of Mr G. T. Bayley, of Auckland, owner of Wharepapa Estate and other farms throughout the province, was killed as the result of a motor accident at Epsom on Monday afternoon. His injuries were such that death must have been instantaneous. Deceased was a member of the 24th Reinforcements, and was vary well known throughout the Northern Wairoa. He was a cousin of Messrs Harold and Gordon Mather, of Glorit.

The ball to bs held tlm evening in aid of the local Show funds promises to be a very successful function in every way. Strong and energetic committees have arrangements completed, and patrons may rely on spending a very pleasant time. The usual appurtenances to .a successful function of this kind—floor, music, and supper—have b«en paid special attention. As the funds are to be devote:! towards lessening the Association's overdraft, it is anticipated that resident's and settlers, having this object in view, will attend in large numbers.

. " Who is No. 1?" Episode 6.—Hugo Wald, tutor of Aimee Villon, loves her, and is insanely jealous of Tommy Hale. Scotland Yard and the United States Secret Service join hands to fight "Number One." Freed from the T.T.T. at a terrible cost, Aimee lies unconscious. A mask behind a mask, a heart running amuck on the danger trail, a man that would frighten a fellow being to death, a* spirit treed from the body at death's dark gates—even these do not overshadow the question of questions " Who is No. I'?"— Ever/body's Pictures next Tuesday. A Triangle feature of great charm will be screened at the Lyric on Friday evening, with Bessie Love as the fascinating little heroine. The story is entitled "Wee Lady Betty," and the scene is laid in the Isle of Kilconey, off the coast of Ireland. Wee Lady Betty is greatly luved by her tenants, and when it is learned that the'castle in which she lives is to be taken over by a new owner there is a deal of indignation. Betty is much concerned as to the fate of her father who will become homeless, and she. adopts a clever device to provide for him, A very dramatic situation arisea when Betty, trying to conceal the fact'that her father is still in the castle, plays the ghost and gets shot by the owner, who is in love with her. However, all's well that ends well, and this picture does so. Ford Tractor.* or Trucks : J. F. Lambert The Appointed Ford Dealer. * Mabel Normand in "Joan of Plattsburg," noxt Monday at the Lyric, Be33ie Love in "Wee Laiy Betty" Lyric Pictures, Friday.