It looks very much Hike as if the world renowned Barrier Reef Ranges would have to take a back seat, says an English exchange. By the last South African mail we learn that a wonderfully rich silver mine has been discovered within eight miles of Pretoria—the capital of the South African republic—in which the principal leader runs 3000oz of silver to the ton! From several assays^ much as 46000z have been obtained! The name of the mine is " Willows Silver Mine," locally known as " Skills Silver Mine," and it is anticipated that it will be second only to Mackie's famous silver mine in America, and will put into the shade even such rich gold mines as the Robinson, whose £1 shares are now worth £65, and the Sheba. In order to develop the mine a company has been floated, with a capital of £100,000 in £1 shares, and when the mail left these were eagerly in quired after at £12 10s to £15 each.
The ordinary meeting of the Loyal Dunedin Lodge, M.U.1.0.0.F., No. 5071, was held in the lodge room on Wednesday evening, N.G. Lorimer presiding. An official visit was re ceived from the Loyal Prince of Wales Lodge, Port Chalmers. After the usual business was transacted the lodge went into harmony, and a very pleasant evening was spent.
