I am glad to hear more are to be appointed in this district. The case of assault was of a gross nature and I was sorry to see quiet little Tiki accept 23/- in satisfaction of his injuries - however, the bull-headed offender has to pay 5/- expense and received a severe reprimand from the R.M. which it is to be hoped he will remember. We have buried one of our pilgrim mothers and will soon have to do likewise with the surviving partner. Others again will follow and in a short time be forgotten. Nothing new in your way here. Hone says E. Parris' consent is absolutely necessary before you can acquire the land immediately north of Waiwakaiho. The old man's son is still here and pakeke to a degree on that subject.