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Auckland Star, Volume XXIII, Issue 4296, 27 February 1884, Page 4

Last issue of the "Northern Luminary' has tho following notico : — " Captain Henry, J.P., passod away to his long horns early on the morning of tho 14th of Fobruary, 1884. Captain Henry arrived in Auckland some 19 years ago, having retired from tho 17th Regiment a few inonthi previous. About two years after arriral in Auckland, ho took up land at Whangae, Bay of Islands, which was formed as a special settlement undor the 40 acre: system, and for years took an active part in tho progress of the district. Deceased was brother-in-law to tho Rev, R. A. Hall, who was until two years ago stationed at Howick (and now of Kervey' Parsonage, County Cavan, Ireland), to which place ha used to go on a visit. After the departure of tho Rev. and Mra Hall, he resided permanently with his nephews, Messrs J. At L. and R. A. Hall, at Kawakawa. He was - a native of County Down, Ireland, and at time of death 47 years of age. Deceased) had been ailing for the past 12 months. Ha. was greatly respected by all who knew him. The funeral took place on Friday, 15th inri., Quito 150 settlers followed the remaim to the graye." When Dr. H. and Lawyer A. were walkingl arm In arm, a wag said to a friend : " Thosa two are just equal to one highwayman.' "Why?" asked hit friend. "Becaose," rejoined the wag, "it is a lawyer and A doctor—your money or your life !" Gentlemen in search of pictaresqud wives should go to Loreto, Italy. Th<j women are dark and lovely. They wear & jaunty costume, consisting of sixteen petti} coats on week days, and eighteen on Sun* days and holidays.