CHINESE IN ENGLAND.

Patea Mail, 28 January 1882, Page 3

CHINESE IN ENGLAND.

The tide of Chinese immigration, which has hitherto flowed on the other side of the Atlantic, threatens to take a new direction. It is announced that a number or Chinese merchants propose to establish branches in London with the object of claiming an additional share in the trade between this country and their native land. Their departure from China is announced, and it is added that they are bringing over with them a cargo of tea and straw-braid from Shanghai and Foochoo, consigned to various London houses.

Sonic bathers in the river at the Upper Hutt, Wellington district, surprised a salmon, which was over two feet in length. There are plenty of trout in the same neighbourhood. The Tiraaru Herald , reviewing the property tax in its various phases, concludes —“ We would venture to suggest one step further to Major Atkinson’s favorable consideration ; and that is that he should abolish the property tax altogether without any unnecessary delay.” Pearl beads, silk and silver thread and cord are combined in the embroideries that adorn the tabliers and accessories of the richest bridal dresses. Satin, moire and brocaded velvet are comprised in the handsomest bridal dresses. Orange flowers and lilies of the valley mingle together in the handsomest bridal parures. “ What is the worst side of naval warfare ?” asked a school teacher. “ The broadside,” replied a boy in the back seat. He went up to the head. “ Is Eternal Punishment Endless ?” is the title of a pamphlet recently issued from the press. Its author must have confused his ideas on the subject. “ Pat, you was drunk yesterday.” “ Yis, ’twas me absent mindedness,” said Pat, “ an’ a habit I have talkin’ to mesilf. I sed to mesilf, sez I, ‘ Pat, coom in an’ have a dhrink.’ ‘No, zer,’ sez I, ‘l’ve sworn off.’ ‘ Thin I’ll dhrink alone,’ sez Ito mesilf. ‘An’ I’ll wait for ye outsoide,’ sez I. An’ whin mesilf cum out, faith an’ he was dhrunk.” Query.—Are the imaginary pictures one sees in the glowing coal an evidence that the fire draws well ? The noses of some meerschaum smokers color a great deal sooner than their pipes. Why is nature like a baby ? Because there is almost always a squall when it’s face is washed. ‘•The worm will turn.” Just so ; but the Italian organ-grinders are not aware of it, or they would impress him into their service.