or the dancing and charms of the ladies (and it is a proverbial fact that we possebs home pretty girls in onr community) — we would most decidedly say that the re membrance of the ladies will have the most lasting effect, as the artillery of their glances, and the charms of their arms, seem to entirely subdue the warlike nature of war. On the whole, we think it has been a most enjoyable season, and it is difficult to say which *ill be the most regretted — the parting on our side with a lot of good fellows, or the severance for a time of the connection on theirs from a community that contributed greatly to their pleasure while on their brief sojourn amongst us, and it is to be hoped that the same goed feeling will be continued at their next, annual gathering, whether at the Thames, Auckland, or Waikato. — Thames Advertiser*

The time tor receiving tenders for improve ments to the school and tcacher'.s house, at Pukerimu, is extended to noon on Wednesday ne\t. Mrssns Hunter and Nolan will sell at Ohaupo, on Thursdjiy, April 15th, a large num ber of mixed cattle. Notick is given that William Wheclan, of Hamilton, has filed a statement that he is unable to meet his engagements. W. N. Skaranckb, Esq., Returning Officer for the Borough of Hamilton, declares William Henry Pearce to bo duly elected a Councillor, vice B. C Beale, Esq., elected to the office of Mayor. A mbbting of the South of Auckland Cattle Hoard is to be held at noon to-day at Cambridge. Cattle owners arc invited to attend and give any information they may possess on the plcuro question. Prior to removal, the balance of Air R. Harris's stock will be offered for sale for one week more, at further reduction in prices.
