tame, but too small to be put to any useful purpose yet. It is just a fortnight since I have fired off a gun, not counting my one afternoon rifle practice at Hambantotti.

On Friday, 20th, I thought it prudent to stay at home, as the others were going for a long day and I was not "over bright." They returned about six in the evening with one elephant, two bears, and one pig. It was slow being alone in camp all day.

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Saturday, 21st, we were frequently disturbed in the night by cows" coming very near us, and also one of our fowls was taken by a cat or mungoose, but we recovered it. L had a touch of fever and remained in. B— and I started on our ponies and dismounted at the Conican Fields. In a tank we came upon a single elephant. I shot twice, but he got away. B- followed him into the jungle, as he was badly wounded and bleeding profusely, but he escaped. Soon after we heard some elephants calling, and and we came upon them more by luck than anything else, as we were obliged to go to them "down wind." An old mother was staring me in the face, having evidently "twigged" me. I fired, and brought her down with one shot in the forehead. I could not run, so Ramblan fired and killed another, and there was a small one remaining which would have made a capital companion for our little friend, but unfortunately, in the excitement of the moment, B-killed him-we could easily have caught him. Three elephants with three shots, not so bad! Being quite close to the tent, we went to see how Lwas. B went out again and brought home a jackall, having missed a buffalo, he saw tracks of a large herd of elephants, so I dressed to go out with him after them, but, trying to walk, found myself so weak and "seedy," I was obliged to return. B——— saw nothing of them, he missed two buffalo, and on his way home came upon a single elephant which (to use his own words) he regularly "bungled."

Sunday, the 22nd. Rained in torrents. Ramblar, the hunter, got a buffalo, and one of the other hunters a spotted buck with a good pair of horns, and cutting him open we found a Cingalese ball in him. It had been made by hammering, as they have no mould. Monday, the 23rd. Started, taking our breakfasts with us, by six, intending a long day. We rode about eight miles across the plain, when we saw three herds, and two single buffalo, a herd of deer, and some pigs, but fired at nothing. Hearing an elephant close by us we dismounted and went into the jungle, but he had heard or seen us. Shortly after came upon a herd of buffalo feeding. L and B—— each got one. We then came to a single elephant which L killed with one ball. He was the

finest we had killed except the one I had killed on the 4th. Bnext killed a buffalo in a tank with one shot. As it began to rain, we went to breakfast. It continued raining heavily for about two hours. On our way home B- and I both fired at some buffalo, but did not get them. Close to home we saw a single elephant by the side of a tank touching the jungle. B-fired and missed him entirely. L got him after one or two shots. This had been rather a hard day for me, walking from eight in the morning till four, with only about one hour or so rest; but it did me no harm.

Tuesday, the 24th. I felt rather knocked up this morning, so I remained at home, as my companions were going for another long day. They returned about six o'clock with two elephants' tails. They saw two herds and one single, but the jungle was very bad and very dense. They each shot at buffalo, but missed. After they had put on their "camp dress"—a very loose sort of attire— we were told that our old friend, the buffalo, was among the tame ones on the plain : B--- and I went after him, but he again got away. It rained a good deal in the morning and cleared up in the afternoon, but I did not go out again.

Wednesday, the 25th. We only saw one elephant, but no shot. We all then got shots at buffalo, but we returned home with a blank. However, the afternoon has got to come. I fell seedy and did not go out. B- and L- came home, having killed our old friend the buffalo. B- also killed another. We had a row with the Coolies, as they refused to go with us to Bedulla; but we told them if they did not they would get nothing for their past services. After dinner they came and demanded their last month's wages settled; but no! not a sous would we give them till they came to their senses, which they shortly did.

Thursday, 26th. This morning we moved the camp back to Galle, about nine miles, the same place where we spent our Christ mas. B—— and L—— shot their way. I rode on with two Coolies, laded with talipots to make a house in Anuia, about II.30, a.m. On the way our little friend the young elephant was nearly making his escape when a herd appeared in the path, and our Cingalese Coolie, who had charge of him, let him go and bolted themselves. If it had not been for Ramblar, the hunter (a Malay), who was there, we should have lost him. B and Lappeared about 3-30 with the elephant and the buffalo. This was B's and my last day's shooting, as to-morrow we move on to "Newera Ellia," perhaps we may meet with elephants on the road, and go on shooting.

Friday, the 27th. B- and I started for our journey up the

country about 7 o'clock. After going about four miles B, who was walking on a-head, stopped till I came up, as he had heard a herd of elephants quite close; we entered the jungle and came upon them. B- killed three with four shots; I missed fire at an old one, but killed a young one; four in five shots-pretty good! When close to our halting place we saw some buffalo, I dismounted and fired two shots, both went off, but on going on a short way I found one dead. Immediately after, I heard shouting from the jungle, and to my disgust, found I had killed a tame one. I had to pay twelve shillings on reaching the village, called Katragarmoa; we only stopped there a short time, and went on to Katorgan, a place renowned for its temples; we slept that night in the verandah of one of the temples; we gave our Coolies leave to visit one of the temples next morning, provided they would work well for the rest of the journey.

Saturday, the 28th. Started about 10-30 for a stone house in the jungle 12 miles off, called Galgie-a place which we never found-after going a long way, we arrived at a small plain, where there was a large Sanvaline-which is a lot of bullocks loaded with rice, cocoa-nuts, &c. Here we halted for the night; Bwent in search for some venison, but saw none.

Sunday, the 29th. Moved on 12 miles more to a place called Bortelli; started by day-light. B went on a-head; we caught him up about four miles on the road, standing over a buffalo, which also proved to be a tame one; we cut out his tongue, and tried to drag him into the jungle to hide him, but could not do so. We arrived at Bortelli about 12-30, went out for a walk, and I saw an elephant, which I killed.

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Monday, the 30th. Started by day-light for a place called Allapootta, 12 miles further; arrived about 12. B- went out in the afternoon and got another tame buffalo. It for anyone but a native to tell the difference. had heard nothing at all of, so hope to get off without paying for them. We hear we are only 12 miles from Bedulla, and not 24 as we heard at the other place-a very good thing to hear, too.

Tuesday, the 31st. Left Alleportta early, and had a breakfast at a place called Papera. Started again at two, and reached Badulla at 4.30. We went to the Commandant's house, and dined there. We had not tasted beer for two months, so you may fancy what a treat we had for dinner.

Wednesday, Feb. 1st. In the morning we paid off our old Coolies, and got fresh ones on to "Newera Ellia." We saw the last English paper-a great treat. Started in heavy rain at five

o'clock, and arrived at "Attampetaya" by 8.30. Got some dinner and turned into bed, if such you can call it.

Thursday, the 2nd. Started by daylight for a place twelve miles off. On arriving at the hut-house, we found two or three officers of different regiments. Our Coolies showed signs of disobedience, and said they would not continue for the other twelve miles; we agreed to stop their pay, and they soon consented. Arrived at 'Newera Ellia;" found a brother officer of mine was going to Badulla for some shooting. Coolies did not arrive at all to-night. To our great joy found our "Overlands" awaiting us. Friday, the 3rd. On getting up this morning, B—— was suddenly taken ill with fever, and had a sharp attack; he had not had a touch of it in the low country while shooting. Met a lot of old friends.

Saturday, the 14th. B- was rather better, but still confined to his bed. It is wonderful what a change the climate has already worked in me. I still feel weak, but no pain in my head. While at "Newera Ellia," I heard from L- who had returned to Galle.

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I had got a medical certificate till the end of the month, and was remaining here, as the climate was so delicious. By here, I mean "Newera Ellia." L's letter showed he had had capital sport since he left, his best day being six elephants-being very good for one gun. This finished our shooting excursion, making the best bag the island can boast of up to this time. Subjoined I give you the total of our bag of big game:

In the whole trip we had two days blank, on one of which it rained so heavily, we could not stir out till late in the afternoon. Our two best days were the 3rd and 10th of January: on the former we got six elephants and two buffalo; on the latter, four elephants and five buffalo.

The College Concert.

The Choir gave their usual Concert with great éclat, on Monday, the 27th inst., the Choir far outstripping their own and their friends' expectations; indeed, we have heard that some "connoisseurs" in the town expected an utter failure, or at any rate something very inferior to what the Choir have in former years given. We hope, however, and not without good reason, that they were agreeably disappointed.

Programmes having been plentifully distributed among the visitors, it would be only waste of time and space to repeat their contents here. We may, however, presume so far upon our readers' patience as to make some few remarks on the performance and arrangements generally. The room, thanks to our persevering stewards, was arranged in very good time, the seats being labelled as last year, to prevent confusion, in batches of different colours, corresponding to the colours of the visitors' tickets. Notwithstanding this precaution, we did notice one or two mistakes in the room, perhaps owing to people putting themselves into seats, without waiting for the stewards. The visitors, however, were all well in their seats when the band commenced the Overture, which was played with great accuracy, during which we observed the drumsticks being plied in true military style.

The vocal performance commenced with Mendelssohn's beautiful four-part song- the "Morgen-gebet," the lights and shades of which were well brought out.

Langley's singing in "But the Lord is mindful of his own," was much admired.

To the Cheltonians at the further end of the room, Mozart's "Kyrie Eleison" seemed to be rather tedious.

Mr. Baxter's voice was eminently suited to "Arm, arm, ye brave," and the time of the chorus was well kept up.

Georgie Hare's solo was of course admirably rendered, though we cannot but fear that we shall never have the pleasure of hearing him again: indeed, his appearance on this occasion caused some surprise.

"The Heavens are telling" carried all the performers along with it; but, in spite of the evident desire of everyone to get to the end before everyone else, the effect was very good.

After a short interval for refreshments, which greatly invigo