to 44s.

per dozen.

As eggs were so important a food in the dietary of the sick, it was determined, under the authority of the Lieutenant-General commanding, to requisition the poultry and eggs of those persons who would not sell them at a reasonable rate.

A good price was paid to the owners for their eggs and chickens, which were issued only on medical certificate.
A well-known official of the Natal Government Railway had thirty-six tins of condensed milk.

At the auction which took place three times a week in the town, 6s.6d.a tin was offered for this, but the unselfish and unsympathetic owner did not consider this price sufficient; he declined to sell under 7s.6d.a tin.