The Fortrose correspondent of the Southland Times hears that the divers have found the

silver which went down with the ill-fated

Tararua at Waipapa Poin.t. The vessel had on board defaced and worn silver coins withdrawn from circulation valued at various sums from £3000 to £7000.
At the annual examination of the Waipahi School, conducted by Mr Taylor on 22nd inst.i 100 per cent, of passes were obtained, there being no failures. This reflects great credit on Mr Strang, who has taught the school for the

last three years.
According to the Mount Ida Chronicle a dis covery of coal, which will probably prove of considerable value, has been made at the head of Spec gully, about a couple of miles from Naseby.
The Lake Country Press reports:—The lamb'

ing season (now just over) has been the best in

this district for years, there being a good per centage among farmers' lots, while those on the ranges appear to be numerous also, the lambs being strong and healthy. There is fine grass on the hills —rather late in coming it is true, but there is now a fine sole, consequently the sheep are in good condition and their wool well grown. There is, therefore, the prospect of a good clip.
