LYCEUM PICTURES.

Pukekohe & Waiuku Times, Volume 7, Issue 344, 11 January 1918, Page 3

LYCEUM PICTURES.

The programme to be screened at the Premier Hall, Fukekohe to morrow (Saturday; evening is headed by a big world drama <; The Angel of Mercy: or, Darkest Bus* sia." The leading role is in the capable hands of Alice Brady. The story is an astonishing revelation of Russia as it was under Czardom. It is a tale of dark intrigue, ruthless passion and love triumphant. Scenes in Russian Cities and in desolate Siberia. The supporting items are well up to standard

By reason of works in progress the upper portion of King Street, Pukekohe, is closed for vehicular traffic until Saturday 26th inst. The picture " Intolerance " will be shown at the Premier Hall, Puke* kohe, on Fiiday evening next, January 18th. Persons holding tickets will be admitted without extra charge but those with reserves wi'l require to re-book their seats and have their tickets changed. This can be done on application to Mr Roadley at the Bookery.—Advt. Mr. John Beatty. on behalf of Messrs. W. and R. Flether Ltd., will be buying pigs on Wednesday next at Waiuku (9 to 12) and AkaAka (12- .30 to 4j and at Pukekohe on Monday the 21st inst, at Runciman on Tuesday the 22nd inst, and at Tuakau on Wednesday/ the 23rd inst. Price 7£d per lb.

A very pleasant evening was spent last Saturday at the residence of Mrs Hooey, at Pukekohe, to bid farewell to Privates Ernest Twidle and Frank Graham, who were leaving for camp the following night. Songs were rendered by the Misses MayalJ, Kennelly, Pulleng and Weston and vocal items by both soldiers were also much appreciated by the company. Private Twidle received some very nice and useful presents, including a soldier's outfit and a wristlet watch. Toasts were submitted in honour of the two guests and of the host and hostess and the evening was brought to a close with the singing of Auld Lang Syne.

Both potatoes and onions are now freely coining forward and good crops are being secured in either instance. Onions so far are somewhat " green " but owing to the previous shortage of that commodity picking commenced somewhat earlier than usual Growers are securing £8 to £8 5s per ton in Pukekohe foronions whilst to-day's quotation for pota« toes is in the vicinity of £7 10s per ton. The potato market is, how-* ever, subject to sharp rises and falls, dependent on outside and shipping demands Thus on Tuesday £7 10s' was ruling whereas on the following day £8 2s 6d was being paid, with the former figure aga n current today.