The directors o£ th.o Sydney and Suburban Mutual Permanent Building and Land In vestment Association recommend a dividend at the rate of 10 per cent, per annum.
The list of subscribers to the lending branch of the Free Public Library now numbers 135 members, or just about half the number re. quired to make ib self supporting.
The Hawera Star says the yield of grain on tho Waimato Plains has fallen from 50 to 60 bushels last year to 35 bushels to 45 bushels this season, due to birds and caterpillars.
The secretary of the Henry Greorge cam paign explains, in reply to exaggerated reports, that the amount Mr George will receive for his visit to Australia will not reach £1000.
