Swindlers Outwitted.

ifgj following account of how two London Were outwitted by tho natives of flfiltshii'e County is taken from tho " Li- Victualler's' Gazette " :—'• Your pro fe_sional swiudlors do notal ways geb the best) jfltwiien they throw oub a sprat to catch jt-dgeon, lor sometimes- -U'o gudgeon (-allows the bait and slips tho hook. Somo' ine-iibers"of the Long Firm having

found. London too warm tor J them, tJjbuglit they would rusticate lor awhile, pel. being tremendous lofls, tl-.liitig jewfillery. and looking like money ajj, "___.. de .uro of reaping a splendid fcarvest among the Johnny Raws The firsfc j))acp at which they pitched was the quiet city of .Salisbury, where they put jp£_ the first hotel, and scraped acq nam. jace in the billiard room with young Squire Harrison. Thinking they had caught jlkji, they invited him to dine with thorn, a_B during tho meal the squire gave them aniivjtation to eat their mutton with him Best clay a_ the hall. After dinner the thorps proposed cards, aiid making sure Ithen" revenge on the morrow, allowed himto-win thirty pounds. The next day, tfc.be appointed hour, they presented _l_em tcJvi-S.al the hall, were very cordially re isi\-e-. aiid very hospitably entertained. After the cloth had been removed and the fettle'bad begun to circulate, one of the guest, proposed a cut in at the paste bpirtJ- '.'Very sorry, gentlemen,' replied thjihosb, ' but I have not a pack of cards or ifpjipx.in tho house, and, what is more, I have made a solemn vow that, no kind of

Eming shall ever fcakp place within these mb.' Tlieronppn the others expressed tlleh'opinion that it Was a d—d ungentle tianly thing hot to give them a chance of taping back their money. 'Nob ab all,' rej>-i.a "the squire coolly: 'it was a fair Bjifcch pf wits ; having had the pleasure of meeting you gentlemen, in London, and pretty, well guessing your errand here, I _M. Mt jive bait of an invitation, which responded, to by letting mo .win thirty patinas on the cban.c.e of doubling or trebling thaiSunl at my. evpense to night. Ihe little speculation has failed Upon \r|i_Fhe-rahg thi. be'l. &«.ll vfeque-ted the ssv_n.to show 'thegehtlen-eh put After -#l .bhes.o i_beva.jer- d'industrie thought it mat to quit the catliedral precincts and mjdefor Marlborough, where racing Was Tber. tbey fell in with a knot of f_ung .-fiilows who. though rathei: green, fbre shy pi "strange <_.: On Ihe ground, iow.v-r, iUcf i_._t'._•. of the hotel -hey-J^-r.Jpnb «pj who, seeming at-re_<-a fl_ TV _-.-- of -fcustom.r, they proposed _at they aodihe v.c'jtim-.hould adjourn to islio-tse; . $lm wa? agr.ee] to one of tbe calling Boniface a.-de, asked him imin them in a jr-mo of cards; &fc-he .-iiie te tippihg^ivitil?r a bd-saying ; u T e 11 take feiyoil .ivin. You nnrl.r. band •?: ' Oh. erfect.ly;' replied tfrlne ho*, with another rink, Under Ui_ influence of sundry pota ijnathe youngster!, were drown: ml-© a game .jfap and cleaned o_t* the eliarks. Jot a _nd, losing SS ffiueh as tlrey did,: and the -rt_l_.fi_ .aK-ng "the Jofc. When the pigeons lid gone our friends-suggested . a settlinjl $' Bo'nifice A|3re#ri'ded be did' hot -j-rstandA whai r llipy j meant. .'' Why in't wg tell you yoii Were to win ?■' said iifcjfi '■•* Well; and I hove won, and what's sore Jrjnean to keep what I've won,' replied 3onTf-ce,*~w__h a.-chuckle. 'Oh, well .cc %fc that, said, one of tbe sharper", p<snaciously. ' And if you don't. taut out -.-ll.'St'Ohee you'll see the inside of a gaol

it. conpleof swindlers..' answered the Imiil brd, % .Nqw out you fee, or 111 call in tlie I E_«ab-e and gWo you in charge '.; After ktlbe two confederal.__ fetut*n.d to Loli bto see-.;for _lio.-:e Ye/dant Greens they said not)-U--6» r Ci' in bu.olic re£jions,"

Life In Corea.

IiTEKTioy has of Inie been drawn to tho

I country Corea by tbo proposal to :*%- the A-.i-.e Mini-tor of it an nan. The customs of tbe country idedly peculiar, and anything but) eta, Europeans, A Cprean ofßoial rank will not «ntcr a bouse by the teway as a subordinate functionary, latter would not dream of passing the portal used by the trader or if." A personage of importance will h-ve tftree gates to his dwelling. the largest, he himself uses, one his and near friends may use. and the sed for independents. In so simple •as sitting down in a room the elis or.ran I. is maintained to such an _-t"_nly ah-equal may sit with bis he east; A superior i. allowed to tth, but an inferior must turn his the north. A merchant or trader t wear a dress made of the same -the official- use, nor must it be i'the same way. And the poorer ih'db nothing without the consent above shem- kill ? n ox ve( l uu ' es permission, and in such a c head, hide, and feet are the per of the official and his subordinates, ue clouds* —as some are designated ie colour of their attire - and tbe id-backs," a name given to another functionary, who is always bowing I person in the kingdom Is bound lb '-opai,""or passport, testifying to fcity•:•- of wood branded and marked common people, of horn for soldiers, "one for literary men and officials, ck-imus- be "shown when de .''and;as the Government nave a te.tl._y cah always ascertain if the answers to the official description. &ojjannob read or write—tbe greater ■of.the people, of course—have their ied to their clothes, so that the vast lofeoreans go about their busine_. Aa!)dl_b.ll.dlik- A bale al good.: me, residence, occupation, and cer wnoer of group of houses to wlijcii fibelongs are all written or branded The " bai sett, ■; or areliereditary, the office-, together .ensigns, and arms t-lValscendin" Mn. father to sop. teiilistvation of justice in Corea v. toheen brutal to an incredible degiee, surVWlttff w ™* fee(;the knees and sbtn-bones- women suffer this, bub are allowed et theh limbs with a cloth,, which, &M only adds to the pain en • Formerly a thief was trampled to #4 f-ftfoate' Were executed by pour WSmvn their throats and then 9 Sffifimuo|iU,fchey Jjurefe.

THE AUCKLAND EVENING STAR, TUESDAY, JUNE 28, 1887.

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I_isiiraiice j .GPVERNMftNX JAWE INSURANCES tIEPAJ-TMENT. Loans Repayable by Instalments THIS bopartihetit Is prepared to make ud yan.ciesou Mortgage, not exceeding one bait of the value of the property mortgaged, - in sums of Money .rom £100 to £:j,O-0, r.phy ablo by half-yearly instalments extending over 12,15, or 20 years, on the folio „...g terms:— Half-yearly Payment for each £100. Period of Loan— £ a. d. Twelve ybars ... ... 6 4 7 Sifteen years ... ... 5 8 9 Twenty years ,■..-.. .... 4 13 8 Loans of this nature, repayable by instal ments whereby principal and in tbrea. are both liquidated within a given time, and on terms of a, most favourable character, present marked advantages to settlers and others. The borrower, any time bofore tbo expiry of the full period (but not sooner than four years after the co____oncei_iout of the loan), may redeem t'be same, With or without noticfe, on terms which can be ascertained at this office, or at any of the offices of this Depart ment, where also forms of application can be obtained. ' D. __. LUCKIE, Coiuu-isaioner February 21st. 18/ S. "rVTEW ZEALAND INSURANCE COM _!___ PANY (FIRE AND MARINE). Capital..--... £1 000.000. Paid up and Reserve Funds £135,000 Protection from FIRE or MARINE LOSS • Can be Effected in this Company. CLAIMS MET WITH PROMPTITUDE AND LIBERALITY. ; JAMES BUTTLE. Manager. mHE.STANDARD INSURANCE CO. OF NEW ZEALAND. FIRE, MARINE! AND GUARANTEE. Capital :.__ .. .. £1000 000 With Unlimited Liability o£ Shareholders. HEAD OFFICE: PRINCES St.. DUNEDIN. FIRE and MARINE INSURANCE accepted at lowest current rates. FIDELITY of persons in Situations of Trust j .guarah.i_-d. Prompt Settlements made. ■ .-.. I Office: COLONIAL-MUTUAL BUILDINGS. 'QUEEN STREET. FREDERICK NUTTER. Manager. Auckland Branch. Educational. U CARD.I MR. J. X E L h V, '"TEACHER OF DANCING JWENIi.-. AND ADULT CLASSES. : ' Addrbss-p : '' ' Von sbnby Road:-nearly opposite Franklin Road :EPt. F. 8., WOODHAM, JlvA Tkacher of the , . . PJ.4NOFDRTE AND HARMONIUM. AiJilres.. Care of M» A. _-_,_>y, Auckland , : _; jMugjoAyarphouse. Queen-street. . '"-R ..O. 7 OS W A L D ... gives Lessons in Elocution— Twelve Lessons .. .. .. 21s A*, pupil's residence ... .. .. 30s Entertainment* given and attended. All letters —Champtaloup,& Coopek. Queen street. i AH.foes payable in advance. - ■. • j TOBIE E E CO U P ON. Anyone cuttinEr out this Coupon and . taking it lb'' '~ V;i •O T. E. CAKTER'S ' m. Picture Frame and Musical D"* -_- '■ •i ' IN-TRUME*JT DKPOT. 88. VICTORIA STREET. AUCKLAND, I*". Will bpgivenfor lsoneof his BEAUTIFUL-'_*AGF-ETS OF SCRAPS O- '-■ . ■ - YVbrtbS.. ;' ; - : .'; . J*. Post free to any part bf N_W Zealand _J for ls-din stamps. ,• jK ■•"• !'■■• -SS '"' .■,'■■•-■••■'■;'• ■■-.-■ ■- ':,'.-. Conveyauces. »;.- ■ 4jST E 7b h S_ ;.; .; .B n.O ;'S, -fcp^yEYANCESONini.i.. b-sce; : .Y i ctO''ia^a" r if.-. \ ■ General Carters' Receiving and Forwarding ; .. ~ . .Agents. - . •• Waggon for Furniture Removal. Coal €o_.e. and Firew6od Dealers. General ' , Carters. &c. Telephone Devonport Bureau. TI M E TA=B L E'i DAVIESBROS. 'BUSSES _■ _ tIEVONPORT TO TAKAPUNA, HURST MISRE LAKE ..EACH. AND . SCHOO-HOUSE, Telephone: Devonport Bureau. Leaves Victoria Wharf. Devonport. ---85. am., 10.20-a.m.,,2 P-m. I p.m. Sundays lb"a.m.,..V.2sp.in. Fares, Is. ii i-V'__m ' Office, Devon rln_ conveyances pi at :, : ' s-idrtestnotice. (AtJmXi ; ' Espresses meet' evgHMt t6r_^Mv^n? ; fw-. *-> v -^ ? A %ri_ I uggagcPt all descriptions.,. - .. . . E R iWWM'" 'BIT IY_ i, vnii. Victoria-street to Mount Roskill —8. 8.45. 1 1 0 45 (v a dtoneyhurst); 10.36.11.1. (via Stoney hurst) W. 1 (via btoneyhurstl.Wo. 2.30 (via S oneyhur-tl, 3.15. t, 1.3(5 (via S oneyhurst. . (?•__.-itpneyhurst), 5.18.5.3y (via b oneyhurs . 7 (na.StoneyhurstK s!-0, 10 < v i a Stonoyhurst). Saturday -12.30. Trr-m Mount 1 7,20, F l. v-:i qtbiieyTiu-st), 8.25,.8.15 via atoneyhurst, \Wffi$ 'W^f.-neyhur_t) i ;i^^ s **«M^t! 1. 1,-5 (via Stoneyh_ret. ..30 .15 T-aStonwhurM.. Ii Lls<via.St.neyhurst). Ho (Via StoneyhursU b.& V:-; 16. Satprday r J- 15 ' (opiio-Wi WsTi'_-___---treet) 0 -S_l-i-S .'.L-y.Sp. 10,15. ILM.3Q. ?-_! P . i toVn"tted bn Sar_V-'ay). '>. 2.15. 3A6. V Vn 55 7 tohiit'ted on Saturd'ayV 5.30. fj.s. 4,10. 1.-0.0.°-.'> uu ", °, .>,-, 7 s ,r. ii I,) after t) t jo, I* ?•■?• - |J w> "" et .oW'-a.; ni E den-V.30. i7is._ki_ i 0 ; _-.lO.I5, - 5 - ,s 'i 7 !ni'_nßank tollourir-Alber- and Avoa Fr ,°?. U .15 10 -5 12.15. . (ortiirted on Saturday), a SoaSui.ay!, Lls (omitted on ■ 4 30.. " - . .7 LI ..,- Speeial'Btises puton e-culd , rdentofert , "*



•" ;:::;; /,; ■:,.,:„ f ':.., i ßflsiMei_g ..-'.."..i ,:.''," '.77:1'...;.:.:777, -A...■:.:...;.i,A;A- : ---j ■._-—___. ■mn.— ■—— *mmmm _■■_■ ■■ hi "'''' '"-"'»'" '"' ■*»" '■ ''■■' ' /'■' ■ '__-.-i»mu_--i_i' _ &reat Clearing Sale MR. W. RATTRAY'S STOCK. '■''"-., WILSON, WILLIAMS & M G CULLAGI . '*; Beg to announce to their friends and the public generally that they have purchased the well*- ~ known Stock of Mr. Wm. Rattray, Draper, Queen Street, along with the lease oi premises. -. The above choice and well selected stock (over £10,000) has been, bought at very heavy discount off cost, and will be offered to the public at less than ENGLISH PRICES FOE CASH. W., W. & MeG, in appealing to the public for their patronage during .this sale, can confidently state that no such opportunity has ever occurred of getting the:same class of Goods before in. Auckland; and while thanking their customers for/past would intimate that nothing. 'shall be wanting on their part to secure a continuance of the same. .As they intend to vacate ■■<■■-•■ j their present premises, the Sale will be held in both places simultaneously* o auT I : 7''7 : r}\ '-- ■rr<r7.77l'-fr:_ *v'- f ,>v. yy,'; } ,-!-. : ~,,,.,.'.„,.... ..17.1.. ' HI" ,li"7l '7'H- '.I*7 vtiitazU\.r._r\7 " * Sale commences oh Wednesday, 15th June. WILSON, WILLIAMS & M C CULLAGH .COMMERCIAL AND NEW ZEALAND -L/.A.1.^...;...- : "' ! 1.0 A:!' !. A -MifiM-S 182, QTJEEK STREET. J . I , ■■■'<■' g ' -..' - .1-1—•.:. "•"' ' 1 - ' "**** ' —WWII I I MMI—I" > ''["I).. .' '.'" Ji ";" rt .t< I mj_»_»a-a_».-.. ii..i..,.,^^qEi^i'()ifc M ,i, in ,!.■,■».-' Ml !■



■v. K\% '■ Businesi. Notice*. >~?-, ,- j. j ''.'■" *.-".- rS. 777' I I. k'" : 'v".v"; ■■'■- ; '-' ( - ; •• -:' ■ ''■'-' '■''-'--■''' ' : ' ; "77 i "'■■- ■•'-;''.' ■■!. ■'" 7 '77..-a 1.77 .1 ; • ''"' ! ' ; ''?!'! .''--0 ' -'". SIL X S SI Lk S SIL X S SILKS SILKS ■ SILK'S SILKS SILKS' SILKS; SILKS SILKS- SILKS ■■■ .■•_:■ .. . .-_■ ■ ... .. j ] . .7' iI. '/, ■;':'■'-.';'.. ..::m 1 IELBOUEtE' Dr APERY COMPANY Having purebred a Warehouseman's Stock of Coloured Silks, Satins, Broches. and Fancy Silks, are now offering the same at less than , HALF THE ORIGINAL P RICES. A lot of Coloured Satins and Ottomans per yard. 1200 yards Dark Fancy Silks Is 6(1 per yard, originally 3s Gd. .2000 yards Satins, Ottomans, Broches, &C, all at Is ll|d yard, original price frotn 3_ : 9d to 4s 9d. A Superior Line o£ Broeh-S and Fancy Silk 2s 6d yard, origin ; ]'■> ':■ -■ ally 5s 9d. •■■■■.•-• ■•> \ ' Coloured Grograins, Shot Silk-, &c, 2s lid yard, originally j ' ;.,;;.. 5s lid to 7s .d. ' 777,-7, '!',./.'■■_■■'■*: 77 ,-:.: by. *>! !.v"'T ' 7 ■" •■■'..>,■■■ '7 ' ' ''"-'-' ' "■' ":--•-■-:; ;-J .■i ~ These Goods comprise an immense assortment of colours, including a splendid variety of light shades suitable for evening wear, THE' , . ;7l 7. r. Melbourne Drapery and Clothing Co QUEEN" STREET. i '"".'■"-•." 'I . , ..., tj ■• • ■ ■. -■ - t



(_jKEAT REDUCTION DURING; THIS MONTH IN j ?ARtMFROM 25 t,o 5,0 PER CWFsifiitQW: -^ VALUE AT THE GREAT SALE- OJHTHE w™&*H&/nfa^ 4#.HO PROPOSE LASTING gj^ GIVING THE ABOVE REDIAPTS ■'■ n , ,A ; i sfjioi-.xo. JUBILEE JBlCffi LIST; a PtAft PaI^ "Bt&KETS lld/each\ MACKINTOSHES, all sewn seams,guaran- OHf" .oper cent, more at the p.1.C., Canada Buildings. 0.l *"*_? teed Waterproof, from 30s. worth 555, at the DI C Cana-A _i ''-■•;'-' ;• *; *■<-■-"■ ■ —__—-..•.■ .... -. . —. ~:.•- —■ .■' ...',. -•■..'' —--— •-•! Buildings; -'■ ; '- ! ■"'■' > " " *■ " ™ ALL WOOL FLANNELS, B|d, 10£ d, __W_\ make J- Colonial al —sreess ■i : .;,.:.:....-:i -ii— ' -"" *• ■*; make, .rojoj.l.B-; greatlytredjicedjat the D.1.C., Canada : Bui_dings, j : .TUBILEE MOLE TROUSERS., Sovereign brand, 300 pairs at Queen Street. ;... ~t, .... .... ~,,', , j t/; ss~ jSd.arare chance for w6rki-igme-i,'aithAD.l.C;;Cana.daß-_ldihft_. C' A-M Wss AMD 25 p-i- cent. pff regular prices, | .-SifV OVERCOATS afcl-s 9d. \v6rth 25s • Tweed Hats Is 6d : at the D.1.C., Canada Buildings. Queen-street. -•'■' :;. , :'•; j'■■-■QV s w 6 r th 2s'«d'-"Shirts, : ls lld-,wprth,-2sild; .■. . ' '- r RESS MATERIALS, 4id, worth B|d; French Twil. -fabrics,'"A >|jftY I s___)'' SUITS OF CLOTH for-17s 6d; Worth 26. • ohr 2fa .. -S. _v Worth Is, at th- ©.I7G;* Canada 3_ildin'gs. '_ ; ... ; . t • JL,,, Spits niqt to he eqiialle'dV 'to be had only at D.I. C'"'" '' " T* ; 'BOYS' CLOTHES in great' Variety at very low nrices "for nn« ''"* i-VIL ,Child-en-s reduced to f 3 ta.eaph./ -/; . -■/_ :_:■ : -v'j J_> at the D.I.Ci . ' :■ ; ■;.. A ■■"' V o_?xl lojffj,_[ We Guarantee to: supply Goods at the Prices for X3ne Month, only, which will enable many to purchase their winter supply: p^ [ cost, thereby bringing real Jubilee joy to many a home. d. i. c. £A N A.-D.A;,; B.ftJ<lL DIN GS, QJ-T.E EN "ST R t ET^'W^^^^^^_ ."■'- *!**& - . •' ' ' AAA.... _%...*. ~.:.,,:.,..-•A i;ii?iio A J5 " : A3,^



#ORTHERIf r!ASH T\BAPERY AND QL.OTIIING £JOMPANY.; ";-' ;; 1.77 7/7 •■ - -' : . ■...•■'/..' : ■ : ;;' ."'•'.'.. '".' ■ ' 77' : - ,■ ! (Late oflhe Fjrni Pf S, & J, R. yAILE, Queen Street, Auckland, and London, England) J " 1J __ / ' '"'MANAGER, .'■■' ;' • silici-sa'returnof tie liberai aocorded Ms late firm, and while rernihding his - many friends and customers of the Address of the New Establishment 108, Queen Street ;>. j"" "'■.:, Desires to draw th,cir attention to the .7 .._. ...7.7' ■ ■ g T 3 RIIN G;V ALU __;■ : „' Of the Company's first direct importation just to hand, and which is being rapidly . disposed of at , . 77'77l /Selling Space must be had i-or Good? hourly expected. < \ii VALUE IN TIfE CITY ? / . BEST VALUE IN THE C§Y . THE AUOKLAMO BRIGK AND POTTERY SQIP.IIY TT>EG to announce .hut they have completed the purchase of the badness ah I, T-_ - _ property of the'Auokland Pewk and Tilb Gomlpant (LiMiti-b), The extensive works at Henderson and Hobsonvilla are now ia fall operation, ah. Vre taming out Brioka and Pottery of tho finest quality. f\ 77' u._.rtD I "■- ■ r"":v". ;j -'i' : . ;£ 'V ;,^bßß-J! REQ_SiVED AT *___- OOMBANTS DDPOT, BEEAKWAT3ER EOAD. .| 77.<7A7:7 TTA<I -->'^ AT ./.,--. .^ -1 *' ; f6#_l 14.; FG&t&W&ktii' ■' ' J--:•..-;': L'.\ Li.- - >^Bl_fl-^<_____-___eSi .. . " - , «B_KSBB_PsB_H_BFE^. 1 1 • • ; ■ \.; - ' v .'■.;.; i : ,lwßiJß_;;-'