It is gomg the rounds of tho Press that the prodigious sum of 7d was paid, all at onoo, by tho Government to the Clutha County Council, for foes under the Weights and Measures Act. Vincnut County has, however, to ho credited with tho magnifi cent sum of 2d, from tho same source, the amount being received in one year. The usual monthly mooting of tho Hos pital Committee to havo boon held on Mon day evening last lapsed through several of tho members being engaged at the Land League meeting. Tho meeting will beheld on Monday evening next, when, besides tho ordinary business, tho applications for wardsman and matron will bo considered.
An exchange says “ During tho past week it has been worth a visit to Lake Hayes to seo the trout swimming about in shoals—thousands in number—close to the shore. The length of the majority of them is from 2ft to 3ft, and they appear to be in splendid condition. Wo have an idoi that the formation of an Angling Club next sea son would be the means of securing some grand takes for the lovers of the gentle art. Punt-fishing —which could be done if a club existed—would prove effectual in keeping tlie trout in cheek.
The land available In Victoria for selec tion is only 9,813,720 acres. Dr John Hall, of Now York, has a salary of L3.7U0 and a house.
The average consumption of water per day is ton million gallons, in Melbourne, Mr Spdkoeon, tho eminent preacher, contemplates an Eastern tour next summer.
In tho Western District of Victoria long woollcd sheep aro being shorn twice in the year.
