As an illustration of the new school of editoriai leader-writing that has lately established itself amongst us, we may give the following concluding words of Tuesday’s first article in the Witness :—¢ It is a very “wicked and evil world, and—well, thank you, *“ Smirrkins, as you

be fully competent to take in hand a Set of Books kept by double entry. C. BEHRENS, Gen. Manager, Natal Land & Colonization Company (Limited). Durban, 14th December, 1878. 3111 6

Bethleham, Orange Free State; in a good Wool district, and a fine opening for business. Terms easy. Apply to EVANS & Co., Durban, or 3109 te C. A. BARRETT, Harrismith.

_ 336 Tons, e Wu. Grey, Commander. This beautiful vessel is of the highest class, and, being built expressly for the Natal trade, offers a favourable opportunity to intending shippers and passengers. Having a large portion of her cargo already engaged, she will have quick d-spat

POYNTON. FRESH WATE! (WMHLATUZAN) QUPPLIED to all Shipping at current prices, and A at shortest notice, by L. J. WILSON, Point. N.B.—This Water has undergone the Examination of Medical Men, and proved to be the best on the Coast. 2916 def te

FROM JANUARY 26 TO FEBRUARY 4 i e past few days all probabilities of a drought w;fi:filgfi;?ed%me been x?emoved by the fall of heavy rains, On the coast the downpour has done a vast amount of good to the sugar estates, which were suffering much from the absence of rain. From up-co

The twenty-fourth annual general meeting of shareholders was lL.id at the head office, Maritzburg, on Thursday, the 31st inst., the attendance being unusually large. Mr. Geo. C. Cato, chairman of the Board of Directors, presided, and aiior a few preliminary remarks, the followin