SOUTH AFRICAN GOLD FIELDS. We observe from the 'Natal Mercury' that MR. E. PIPER, formerly of Penrith, has been elected to represent the Gold Fields in the Volkeraad. Two members were required, and the poll closed at Macamac and Pilgrim's Rest, on the 21st of March, there being four candidates. MR. PIPER, who was the popular candidate from the outset, headed the poll with 189 votes, his colleague, MR. CAMERON, receiving 174, and their opponents 54 and 47 respectively. ____________________ barb, ontario, canada.