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H.— 14c

Oranges : There are not many. The most ever exported from here was in 1910, when we exported 1,000 eases. In 1909 we did not have enough to make it worth while to take them, and in 1908 we had only about 220 eases. The only time we have a chance of selling our oranges is in August or September, and by that time, of course, a great many have fallen off the trees. Still, there is not enough to make it worth while for anybody to call for more than once a year. Totals : According to this census, taken here the 12th of April, the totals turn out as follows:—Native population—Males 96, females 102, total, IDS; horses, 6; pigs, 212; goat, 1; 00-WB, (i ; palms (about 8,000 bearing), 11,070. The majority of females over males is caused by so many males being away at present to other islands. Approximate Coat of Paper.— Preparation (not given); printing (1,500 copies), £&.

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