seems to think it serious - Will you either write yourself to the parties or let me know what you think best. Ferris is still out after Te Kooti the work Ferris has done is astonishing he has shown very great perseverance and energy and deserves consideration Whether he is ultimately successful or not. I am very glad to hear things are being worked right again at Auckland - the fact is the place wants continual looking after and if that is neglected there is discontent. They certainly have no cause for a very large share of public works are going on in Auckland Province -The works to the North of Auckland are going on very satisfactorily and by the time the Assembly meets we shall have done a great deal of