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tolerated in a civilised' land. I have hcen among the Maoris of New Zealandsavages as they are called—and they have houses better than many of our fellowcountrymen have." A calculation has been mado that the' distribution of £50,000 as bonuses to holders of policies in the Government Insurance Department will result in an average of about 21s or 235, cash for each £100 insured, or about £4 if left as reversionary bonus payable at death. Thus the holder of a £500 policy would receive from £5 to £6 each, or have about £20 added to the amount of his policy, the actual amount, of course, being dependent on tho duration of the policy. The defeat of Ormond's amendment leaves the question of the leadership of the Opposition in an unsatisfactory state. There appear to be several Richmonds in the field, besides the members for Clive and the Thames. " An' 't wouldn't noway dv to hey the people's mind distracted By bein all to once by sev'ral poplar names attackted 'T would save holl hay cartload o' fuss, an' three or four months o" jaw, Ef some illustrious patriot should hack out and withdraw." —Free Lance.

(For continuation of news see fourthpage.") Ladies Cloth Jackets 4s lid, worth 255, all other Jackets and Dolmans cost price ; Black Fur Tippets, half-marked prices; all our Fancy Chenille aud Silk Ties reduced to Is 6d ; Women's Ribbed Merino Hose, 9d ; Women's Navy Merino Hose coloured Silk Clox, Is 6d —Combs & Co., Cash Palace. FOR' FREIGHT OR CHARTER. /|s» ITIHE Schooner " ORPHEUS. " Apply to Captain Dunn on board, .mWk&B8&B> Or to C. DOLBEL & CO., Spit. THEATRE csH-SfiglSa? RO7AL. FRIDAY, AUGUST. 12th, 1881. "OENEPIT OP THE PAGE FAMILY. Byron's Great Sensational Drama, ' THK "LANCASHIRE LASS." BY THE GAIETY AMATEUR DRAMATIC CLUB. Tickets may be had and seats reserved at Jacobs' Fancy. Repository, and also at Mr G-. V. Kemsley, and from B. T. JOHNSON-, | Hon. Sec. DISTRICT ORDERS. THE Monthly Inspection of the Napier Rifle Volunteers will take place in tbe Protestant Hall, on THURSDAY, llta instant, at 7.45 p.m. All members to attend. W. ROUTLEDGE, Major Commanding District. Napier, August Btb, 1881. HAWKE'S BAY PHILOSOPHICAL INSTITUTE. THE Members of this Society are hereby informed, that tbe next monthly Ordinary Meeting will be held on MONDAY NEXT, the Bth instant, at the Athenseum, Napier: the Chair will be taken at 7.80 p.m. WILLIAM COLENSO, Hon. Secretary. HAWKE'S BAY LICENSED VICTUALLERS' ASSOCIATION. A SPECIAL GENERAL MEETING of Members will be held at the Clarendon Hoiol on FBIDAY, 12th instant, at 2.80 pm. It is specially requested that all members will attend, as important business will be brought forward. By order of the Committee. THOMAS PEDDIE, President. Napier, 6th August, 1881. ** VICTORIA LODGE, No. 1577, E.C. THE ordinary Monthly Meeting of the above Lodge will be held TO-MORROW (Tuesday), at the Masonic Hali, Munroe-atreet, at 7.30 p.m, Visiting Brethren are invited. JJy order of the W.M. 1 R. E. MACKAY, Secretary. NAPIER DISTRICT SCHOOL. CARETAKER wanted for the above. Salary £50 per anum nnd house. Applications will be receiveduntil noon of FRIDAY, 12th instant. Schedule of duties can be seen at the office of the undersigned. ROB ERT DOBSON, Chairman. NAPIER HOSPITAL. APPLICATIONS are invited for the office, of Secretary and Collector to the Napier Hospital. All persons applying to state terms and conditions upon which they will undertake the duties, and f.-rward the same to the Sub-Committee, Messrs Cotterill, A MacKat, and Winter, on or before TUESDAY, 16th instant HAWKE'S RAY POULTRY AND~" CANARY ASSOCIATION. ALL Accounts against the above Association must be gendered by noon of SATURDAY, August 13tb. P. PELL, Hon. See. IN BANKRUPTCY. IN THE ASSIGNED ESTATE OF MESSRS DRANSFIELD & CO. CREDITORS who have not proved their claims are requested to Dend in at once proofs of Debt to the National Bink of New Zealand, Nap'.er. For the Trustees. W. KNOWLES. EAST COAST NATIVE LAND AftD SETTLEMENT COMPANY, (Limited.) rpHE Share List will Close at all Branches of tho Colonial Bank, and Brokers' Office*, on SATURDAY, 20th August: Prospectuses and Application Forms can be obtained at the Colonial Bank and Brokers. M. R. MILLER, Napier Agent. PAPAKURA ROAD BOARD. NOTICE is hereby given that on MONDAY, the 22nd August, the Wardens intend to lew a rate of O tie Shilling in tho Pound for the ensuing year, payable in one sum on or before the first day of Octobernext. The Kate-book is open for inspection at the Meanee Store. JOHN ORR, : Chairman. August Bth, 1881. PUKETAPU ROAD BOARD DISTRICT. NOTICE is hereby given that at a Meeting of Wardens held on the 29th July, 1881, it was resolved that a rate of 6d in the £ be levied for the ensuing year within the above named district, payable by two equal instalments; the first instalment payablo on or before the 20th October, 1881. Tho Rate Book is open for inspection at the Schoolhouse, Puketapu. Wm. HESLOP, Chairman. Puketapu, August Ist, 1881. MEANEE HIGHWAY DISTRICT. NOTICE is hereby t<iven that at a meeting of the Board of Wardens held on the 29th July, it was resolved to levy a Rate of Sixpence (6d) in the £on all rateable property within the District for the current year, the said rate to be paid in one Bum on or before the Ist October, 1881. The Rate Book is open for inspection at the Meanee Store. MR JOHN COLLINGE haa been appointed Rate Collector for the above district, G. RYMER, Chairman. August 4th, 1881. NOTICE. MESSRS HOLLIS & WELLS hereby give notice that they intend erecting a Slaughter-house on Sections Nos. 48 and 49, Taradale,