truth of the reports. Since I came here I have heard (second hand from a Ngatiraukawa,) that they have ploughed up and planted two large paddocks nearly opposite my house, which does not look like going. Perhaps some mean to go, and some don't. Ngawaka's daughter got into the coach at the Hostelry in Welln. and when asked by the Coachman at Manawatu for her ticket, it appeared she had no Govt. order or authority. I therefore felt bound to promise that