enquired and can only learn of one John McGregor, who is partner with Mr. Low in the Mararoa Station near Hankinson's country,so I suppose he is the man. He kept a public house at Taieri Ferry some years ago, but is a respectable man enough. However, I don't think a man who has kept a public should be put in the commission -- one cant helpt it with these municipal mayors, but then their commission is only during office. The telegram Gisborne sent me about Ormond's remuneration I had quite forgotten. Whatever you all in Wellington decide I am willing for. Howorth has some fine artists proofs of prints he wants to sell at 10£ each for Govt, house -- he was