and see them occasionally which I will most certainly do - especially when they gave me such encouragement. The idea of Te Hira paying an unsolicited visit and to Rapatas Kainga too surprised every one and is looked upon as a great concession on his part. I think I had better go to the Native Land Court and watch the course of events. I have arranged to go to the Waikato on the 3rd. of Novr. and if all is well I must go back to the Bay of Plenty in December. Mr. Gill has returned and has nearly squared