A mooting of those interested in the Camellia Show was held in Palmer's school room last evening. Ib was decided to have the schedule printed at once for distribu tion. The Show ie to be held in the New market Hall on the 27th August next. This will give plenty of time for growers to get up exhibibs. The balance-sheet was read, and ib showed a balance to the good of £16 10s Sd. v

The Commissioner of Crown Lands hold a sale of township land at Opotiki on Wednesday. Oub of 67 lots offered, only 14 were sold, to the evident suiprise of the Commissioner, the fact being that moeb of tho lobe are un drainable swamp, and nob worth the upset price of £10 for quarter acres and £30 for acres. The Commissioner is inspecting Crown lands near the settlement with a view of opening a large area for selection.
The Victoria C.C. will play a return match apainsb the Onohunga Tradesmen's C.C. on the Domuin next Saturday. Vic toria will be represented by Layer (2), Smith, Crabtree, Craig, Holdsworth, Mc- Killop, Thomas, Howard, Evans, Way, Molloy (2), and Pioude, while the One hunga Representatives are: Jeflery (cap tain), Moslem, Lyell (2), Courb, Lovi, Hunt, Millar, Brennan, Murphy, Caldon (2), Murdoch and Beaver.
