FLASHES

Kaipara and Waitemata Echo, 25 January 1917, Page 2

FLASHES

Attention ia drawn to the railway time-table in connection with tho Helensville A. and P. Association's Show pn tho 29th inst. Tenders are required for the supply of provisions to the camp, which is to be held next month at Helensville, —See advt. ; See Mary Pickford, the supreme favourite of the screen, as Nell Gwyn in "Mistress Nell." at the Star Theatre next Wednesday. Mr Mirams, our popular * stationmaster, who has been seriously ill, 'is now reported as progressing very favourably. On Monday afternoon last a remarkably heavy hail-storm was witnessed in Helensville, lasting about half-an-hour. The weather was very sultry at the time. A concert, promoted by the Church of England, will be held in the Parakai Hall on Thursday next, February Ist. Local and Auckland talent. Dance to follow. The Rev. J. A. Lamond will hold farewell services on Sunday next, 28th inst., in the Methodist Church at Kaukapakapa at 11 am. and 7.30 p.m., and at Wainui at 2.30 p.m. Don't fail to see Mary Pickford—the world's sweetheart—at the Star Theatre on Monday (Show night), in " Behind the Scenes," and also on Wednesday night as Nell Gwyn in " Mistress Nell." The Commissioner of Tares draw s attention of taxpayers to the notification appearing in to-day's issue that the due date of payment of the ordinary Incometax is on Monday, the 22nd day of January, 1917. An alteration in the military ballot system is announced. Men will be called up eight weeks before the date ■of mobilisation instead of four weeks as \t present. Highly commended by the Medical Profession—a hearty laugh—well, tee (Professor D'Almaine, the Hypnotist, at the Star Theatre to-night (Thursday). - The oldest subject of the King of iGreat Britain is said to be Mr Joseph j Froggart, of Offerton, Cheshire, who ia 102 years old. He has nine grandsons at the war. It is said that the nig'at after the Johnson-Willard fight was screened here there were "gangs of boys and youths fighting in Nelson Street by the light of matches and candles, and made the locality hideous with cries of " bash him Bill," etc. Food disorders are frequent in every Austrian town, and the Emperor Charles has failed to endorse the Kaiser's vehement proclamation exhorting the armies to further and greater efforts. The people *f Helensville are requested to do all they can in the way of makiqg a display of bunting, etc., on the occasion of the visit of the Parliamentary Tourist Party, on Show Day, Monday next. . It was most provoking that our professional engineer, Mr Gerald Jackson, should be the only one to fall out of line when journeying with the Parliamentary Party the other day, and all the others, including farmers, etc., going on their way rejoicing.

On Show night (29th inst), at the Star Theatre the public will have opportunity ot seeing Mary Pickford —versatile, charming and resourceful—at her best in '" Behind the Scenes," a clever story of a little musical comedy soubrette, whose career and adventures behind the scenes are fascinating to a degree.

" The Ashes of Happiness," a powerful domestic drama, charmingly told, is to be shown at the Star Theatre on Saturday night. The unfolding of this touching story is fur ,ther enhanced by strikingly beautiful colour-photography. The supporting pictures are right up to the usual high standard, and include episode 11 of that m»st fascinating •erial " The Broken Coin."

. The position of single men in regard to the war was stated thus at the Military Service Baord in Wellington last week—" Every single man of military age will he called up for military service, and before he can expect exemption he will have to prove his case. Vague statements cannot be accepted.