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Thames Star, Volume XII, Issue 3795, 25 February 1881, Page 2

We understand that Sir George Grey has offered to forward a number of young olive trees to the Thames, and has asked the Connty Chairman to distribute the same to the inhabitants of the Thames. ■ Goats and other animals will not injure the trees, and they are, it appears, well suited to be grown on hill-sides and in exposed places. Thb following is the result of the drawing in Mr Lawless' Consultation which took place on last Wednesday evening:— 5 Sir Garnet, 11 Volunteer, 19 Titania, 20 King Quail, 22 Sylvanus, 44 Laertes, 45 Piscatorious, 50 Adamant, 52 Fishhook, 55 Longlands, 57 Hornby, 60 Kosciusko, 61 Marie Antoinette, 66 Libeller, 68 Grand Duchess, 73 Maritana, 75 Ariel, 78 Mies Domett, 86 Concrite, 89 Maligner, 93 Le Loup, 94 Natator, 95 On Dit 97 Leveller, 106 Norseman, 110 Foul Play, 111 The Governor, 124 Grip, 126 Virginia Water, 132 Luna, 142 Sinking Fund, 143 Amy, 156 Hilarious, 157 Mischief, 158 Eandwick, 167 Betrayer, 169 Lure, 172 Sir Modrid, 177 Lady Emma.

The St. George's Cadets are called for parade this evening at 7.30.

A soiree will be given in connection with the Presbyteriau Church atPaeroa on Friday evening, 11th of March.

A sate cablegram says:—"The prospect of a permanent cessation of disorder in Ireland has been dispelled by reports which have now come to hand that agrarian outrages in that country are again occurring, and there is apparently every prospect of a revival of agitation.

A cablegram dated Paris February 23 says:—Disclosures have been made that an extensive exportation of arms lias taken place from France to Greece for some time past. The authorities have issued a prohibition against the supply of arms to that country.

The attendance at the Police Court was very numerous to-day, and the natives mustered in great force.

The Assessment Court, before Mr Kenrick. sat this afternoon to hear objections to the County assessments. To-moixow the Borough objections will be heard.