if it can be got. The only people who are likely to give real trouble are the Porangahau and Waipukerau Natives, and of course that is owing to the Russells. I am trying to work them through old Hapuku who is taking it up and sayd they will be all right - He also told me their plan was to stay away and take no part for or against the sale and then protest - Must close mail going Yours always J.D. Ormond