The Kaipara & Waitemata ECHO WITH WHICH IS INCORPORATED "THE KAIPARA ADVERTISER & WAITEMATA CHRONICLE" HELENSVILLE, THURSDAY, OCTOBER 30. LOCAL AND GENERAL.

Kaipara and Waitemata Echo, 30 October 1919, Page 2

The Kaipara & Waitemata ECHO WITH WHICH IS INCORPORATED "THE KAIPARA ADVERTISER & WAITEMATA CHRONICLE" HELENSVILLE, THURSDAY, OCTOBER 30. LOCAL AND GENERAL.

A re-place advertisement from the Idea Drapery Store appears on our first page.

A man named William J ohn Davidson was arrested at Hamilton last week, and remanded to ] Auckland, on a charge of forging a cheque for £1 in the name of Robert William Cuthbert, hotel proprietor, Helensyille.

A social will be held at Makarau tomorrow (Friday) evening, -when the opportunity will be taken to present to Sergt. H. G. Hooper the D.C.M. won by nim in France.

An address on the prohibition question will be given in the Star Theatre, Helensville, on Wednesday evening next, Novemher sth, by Rev. John Dawson. Particulars appear in another column.

A social and dance in aid of Parakai Hall funds will be held in that building on Wednesday evening of next week, November sth. Musical items will be interspersed with the dances, and supper will be provided.

Accommodation out at the Springs is already overtaxed. Visitors coming into Helensville complain that all the boarding houses are all full, and they have to •eek quarters elsewhere. The tourist traffic is increasing each season, notwithstanding the fact that the place has not been boomed as a tourist and health resort as it should.

On Friday morning last Mr J.Stanaway was thrown from a cart in front of the Court House, owing to the horse suddenly swerving to the side of the road. The driver was thrown very heavily to the side of the road, and it was minutes before he recovered. The horse bolted as far as Bradly's smithy, running into a sulky, and damaging one of the splashboards of the latter. This brought the frightened animal to a standstill, but not before the cart was overturned and the contents scattered on the road.

"Wires of Wrath," episode 10 of "Who is No. 1 V" —Alone, Thornton Rayne goes forth to take a life and win a woman. He conceives a plot of diabolical cunning, a weapon that strikes hard and leaves no trace. But all his plans are wrecked by the wit of a girl. Aimee and Tommy, her sweetheart, learn secrets of Hale's past life, secrets '' 2sa. 1 " has sought for the woman scorned. Deeper grows the shadow of doubt as tq {he identity of ♦' No. 1," head of the T.T.T.— Tuesday next at Everybody's.

Lately the Town Board appointed a juvenile as ranger. He displayed extraordinary enthusiasm, ability, and agility in rounding up straying stock, being no respecter of owners, breed of cattle, sex, size, or colour, and he was making a "pot" of money at the job. Two ladies, it is said, quarreled over the innovation, and hard words were used. A temporary halt was ordered, but perhaps a lesson has been taught those who thought the public roads were free grazing walks. —Tuakau Press.

An announcement of interest to stock owners and settlers generally appears elsewhere. Mr R. P. Kinlock, the wellknown veterinary surgeon, is now residing in Haupai, where he will continue his profession. Mr Kinlock, who has been practising in Auckland for the past 30 years, holds many important positions to various associations, amongst the number being honorary veterinary surgeon to the Auckland Agricultural Association, Auckland Racing Club, 3rd Regiment A.M.R., and also to the Helensville A. and P. Association.

The ever-popular Alice Brady is the star of the World drama, " The Spurs of Sybil," showing next week at the Lyric, and she proves as delightful as as ever. Sybil Drew is the poor relation of a rich aunt, who has kept her in idleijegs, but who at last decides that Sybil, for her ovyn gQod, must do something in the way of earning her ovyn Hying. With a hundred dollars as capital she gqes to ITevv York and puts up at an expensive hptej. A woman who had previously met hep abroad Qlainjs acquaintance As this woman is a well*known. crook, suspicion is immediately directed against Sybil. A series of coincidents deepen this suspicion, especially in the mind of a young doctor who is greatly strucfc by the girl's beauty and who at first finds it difficult to believe that so innocent a face can mask a criminal. Notwithstanding his suspicions, his love grows, but it is till e;ich have passed through many unhappy moments that the light begins to shine for them. It is a fine story finely told, psyl the dresses are splendid, some being of surprisingly modern cut. Sybil certaiUy wins i^e'r spurs,' biijt not iii-'ttie way expected,

An inset from Mr E. Sturmfels, sigh specialist, is issued with to-day's paper.

A new announcement from Stewart Bros.' drapery department, appears on page one of this issue.

Mr R. E. Hornblow, Liberal Labour candidate for Eden, will address the electors at Parkhurst school-room this evening.

The Kaipara branch of the Farmers' Union have made araangements for Mr T. H. Patterson (Instructor of Agriculture) to~~visit and lecture at Kaukapakapa on Saturday, November Bth, and Helensville on Monday, November 10.

The Tennis Club's social on Labour Night was well attended, and proved most enjoyable, and the. finances of the Club will benefit as a result. It is the intention of the Clutotjo hold a series of socials after the New Year, in aid of the

funds,

Reminder is given of the final dance of the season, under the auspices of the local Returned Soldiers' Association, to be held in the Lyric Theatre this evening. Judging by the interest taken in this event, there is likely to be a large attendance. Dancing will commence at 8.15. '

The Anglican Ladies' Guild social m Thursday evening of last week wdfe easily the most successful the Guild tofe held, and a record number enjoyed themselves either with card playing or dah6r ing, the floor and music for the latter being both first-class. It is the intension of the Guild to hold a social to welcome Rev. C. Houchen, the new vicar, in the Star Theatre on November 13. V

The long night social to be held by the Catholic community on Monday evening next in the Agricultural Hall, is being looked forward to with eager anticipation by all lovers of dancing, and special efforts are being made to ensure this function being a huge success. A euchre tournament will also be held, and good prizes are to be awarded. Prices of admission are : Gentlemen 2/-, ladies 1/6

The proposed loans for road improvements in the Waitakere riding of the Waitemata County will have a farreaching effect, as such works will practically ensure a first-class metalled road from Auckland to Helensville. Parts of the main road are at present a source of dread to motorists and travellers generally, and the council's endeavour to effect much needed improvements will meet with general approval.

A most enjoyable time was spent at a welcome home social held at Mrs Channon's Central House on Monday evening, the gue9t of honour beingPrivate A. McMillan, a well-known local railway employee. A tip-top spread was partaken of by about forty friends and relatives of the family, and after thi3 important item had been satisfactorily attended to, dancing and games were indulged in till midnight, when all departed thoroughly satisfied with the splendid time they had had.

" Damaged Goods," the propagandist film to be screened at the Lyrip on Saturday evening nejfc, is described as a daring yet delicate handling of a vital •ocial evil. Both the play by Brieu* (from which the film ia taken) and the film itself have aroused great controrarsy wherever shown. It is a picture no man or woman should miss. Men and women will not he admitted to the •troe session. There will be two screenings, one for women at 7.15, and for qien at 8.45. Don't miss it.

Douglas Fairbanks in "Headin 1 South," at Everybody's ne*t Tuesday. For all Ford Accessories. J. F.l^ambert The Accredited Fqrd Dealer. *