The team representing England in the bug-of-war in Sydney is composed of marines from H.M.s. Orlando, whose strength in such contests Aucklanders have had a taste of. The mon-of-warsrnen had a great pull with the West Indian team, whom they beat after a battle lasting over an hour. Tho Rugby football match between England and Wales, which took place at Blackheath, near London, on January 2nd last, resulted in a decisive win for the Englishmen by 17 points to nil. The final scores were :—England, 3 goals 1 try (17 points) ; Wales, nil. England has won soveu out of nine matches played, once :-.: '■- : ■ !.-.' defeat, with one drawn game.
THE GARDEN.
(By Horti.s.)

C_-_onciar of Garden Operations, February 27th.
