The Kaipara & Waitemata ECHO WITH WHICH IS INCORPORATED "THE KAIPARA ADVERTISER & WAITEMATA CHRONICLE" HELENSVILLE, THURSDAY, OCT 13TH. LOCAL AND GENERAL

Kaipara and Waitemata Echo, 13 October 1921, Page 2

The Kaipara & Waitemata ECHO WITH WHICH IS INCORPORATED "THE KAIPARA ADVERTISER & WAITEMATA CHRONICLE" HELENSVILLE, THURSDAY, OCT 13TH. LOCAL AND GENERAL

Waimauku footballers play Glovit at Helensviiie on Saturday next, commencing at 12.30 sharp. The contost is tor the Cheshire cup.

The Awaroa Bowling Club's gathering fixed for Saturday afternoon last was abandoned owing to very heavy rain which set in shortly after midday. The Kaukapakapa Tennis Club were also to have held an opening day on Saturday, but this event was also postponed to a more favourable occasion.

On Saturday afternoon last a mob of about 350 head of cattle wore driven through Helensviiie, en route forHauraki Plains. The night was spent in the N.A. Farmers' saleyards, and the journey continued on Sunday. The unimals appeared to be iii good condition for the lengthy march.

The local Magistrate's Court was very crowded yesterday afternoon in anticipation of the hearing of an alleged assault case involving two local fishenrjan, E£owever, an announcement was made that ttic case had been settled out of court and a large proportion of the "gentlemen of leisure" present faded away, evidently feeling somewhat disappointed.

Omegas for durability.—CO. Ketterer*

An error crept into the Kaipara Cowtesting Association's averages printed in last issue. The corrected figures appear on page 4 of this issue. Owing to an insufficient number of members attending, the meeting of the Kaipara Rugby Union did not eventuate on Monday, and an effort will be made to hold a meeting on Saturday night. The union has a substantial sum of money to credit. On Monday a man called at our office to say that the Kaipara express had sustained two bad punctures on the journey from Auckland, being delayed at Nowhere. Afterwards we ascertained that the express was behind a goods train, and being somewhat the fastest of the two had to pull up for a few moments to give 'tother a chance. A pleasant function took place at the local Presbyterian Church on Sunday afternoon, when Miss Phyllis Butterworth, on the eve of her marriage, was the recipient of a silver jewel casket from the Bible class members. In making the presentation, Miss Joyce Bailey spoke of the high regard in which Miss Butterworth had always been held by all, and on behalf of those present wished her every happiness and success in the future. The friends of Miss E. Stanaway, Mrs W. Allen, and Mr Jack Stanaway, of Helensville, will regret to learn of the death of their brother, Mr James Wm. Stanaway, \^hich took place at Frankton Junction on Friday last. The deceased, who had been ill for only a few days, was 42 years of age, and leaves a widow and I three young children. He was formerly with Stewart Bros., Helensville, for some fourteen years. The interment took place at Hamilton on Saturday. Everybody's Pictures intimate than an unusually good programme will be presented at the Agricultural Hall on Saturday night—and no advance in price of admission. The play is a very interesting one, entitled "Conrad in Quest of hid Youth," featuring the popular actor Tho?. Meighan, who is supported by several well - known picture stars. There will also be a two-part Mack Sennett coned}' —Sennett comedies are always funny, without being too ridiculous. Buy an Omega for Time.-C.O. Ketterer* "Artistic temperament" was in evidence at one of the local "movie" theatres one night recently, and as a result of misplaced exuberance on the part of the small boys the musicians " struck," and the finish of the programme went through | without the familiar strains. While the j youngsters' behaviour is not in any way commended, there are quite a few who hold the opinion that the musicians only encourage the rowdy element when they j stop the music. The youngsters think j they have done a great stroke when the I music ceases, and look upon the occuri rence as part of the show. " Boys will |be boys" is an old saying, and to take so j m uch notice of them when they whistle I above a whisper, or yell during an exciting i moment in the picture, only encourages ' them to further effort.

St. Matthew's Church of England vestry and a few others met at the residence of Mr and Mrs H. White, jun., last Thursday evening for the purpose of n,aking a presentation to and farewelling Mr R. J. Walters, a late member of the vestry, about'to leave the district. On behalf of members Rev Steele presented the guest with a silver-mounted Loewe pipe, at the same time mentioning the assistance Mr Walters had been to the church and wishing him health and happiness in the future. Mr Walters suitably responded, thanking the vestry for the kindness shown him. The evening passed very pleasantly with song and story, items reing contributed by Miss White, Messrs Screaton, Battle. Rev. Steele, and others. Before dispersing, nice light refrestments were handed" round by the hostess and daughter.

Omegas guaranteed two years. —C. O Ketterer's.*

The battle of the films is alarming the American film trusts, who fear that a heavy duty will practically block their entry into New Zealand (remarks a contemporary). If British films are well acted and well staged, there is nothing to stop them being imported in much larger quantities than during the war years, and probably the big Italian film houses, which some years ago produced such exquisite pictures, will also operate again. The trouble with many of the films based on novels of the day is that deliberate alterations are made in the plots in order to please the audiences But this inevitably re-acts, and if films are to compete successfully with the stage they must tell a coherent, artistic story that breaks no law of life. The British film-makers have much to learn but will deserve all the support and encouragement that can be given them.

Shipping notes unavoidably held over.

Giving evidenca yesterday in the Town Board v. taxi owners case, one wellknown local car owner stated that accounts kept by him over a period of twelve months showed that he had started with £2 15s in the bank, and finished up with Is 3d. He further remarked that he wanted to know where the £10 was coming from to pay the license fee !

Special Notice.—We have pleasure in announcing that arrangements have been completed for the screening of the famous Metro productions at Everybody's every Wednesday, commencing on the 19th inst. On Wednesday. 26th inst., we commence the greatest stunt serial ever produced "The Great Gamble," featuring the world-famous "wild west" etar, Chas. Hutchinson.t

In giving evidence yesterday in the Town Board case against the taxi proprietors, the chairman of the Board said that that body had obtained an estimate of the cost of re-forming, widening and metalling the main Springs road from Mill road corner to the bridge, the cost being £850. Witness further stated that the Board's total yearly expenditure (about £1000) exceeded the revenue by a few pounds, but that " they were kept going by the overdraft."

The current issue of the Sporting and Dramatic Review is abundantly interspersed with high grade illustrations representing sport in all its phases, and topical happenings of cosmopolitan interest. The pictorial section depicts Cupidon's brilliant victory in the Australian J.C. Derby, the Australian Spring campaign at Randwick, yacht racing at Cowes and Plymouth regattas, American and French stars at tennis, Jockey and Boxers' league football match at Auckland, members of amateur opera society in "A Country Girl," and a miscellaneous selection of other attractive subjects.

Owing to bad weather on Saturday afternoon the presentation to Mr and Mrs R. J. Walters could not be gone on with at the Awaroa Bowling Club's green. All details had been attended to, and. had the d^y proved fine a pleasant time would have resulted. It was decided, at the eleventh hour to adjourn to the Star Theatre, where about twenty members and their wives bade farewell to the guests. MrCoutts, in a neat little speech, referred to Mr Walters' sterling qualities as a citizen, and the way he had helped the Bowling Club along, he being secretary for three years ; and also to the manner in which Mrs Walters had helped in many ways to foster the club. To Mr Walters he presented a set of military hair brushes, and to his wife a silver hot water jug. Mr Walters suitably replied and wished the club every successr The ladies dispensed afternoon tea. Singing of " For they ' are jolly good fellows " brought a pleasant function to a close.