the Church on Xmas day. Mrs. Green assisting him. Inspector Scully is well but fretted for the death of one of the twins his You remember Cashmore of the Big Bush saw mill he has just retd. from England. He was away 5 months and 9 days - spent 24 days at home - so much for the San Fransico line of travelling - by the bye that was a master stroke of your Govt. and mentioning Govt. brings my mind back to 12 months or so ago what a different position the Colony is in now - no daily reports of massacres and murders and surprises. You cannot help feeling but happy and contented