or other, all the absentee visitors here leave their polish behind, and return to "te anua tikanga", i.e., as far as land is concerned. Charles Brown was married to Margaret J. Horn on the 1st. and all the world, by polite invitation, visited the bride on the 8th. 9th. and 10th. inst. Mr. Wilson's house is advertised for sale, owing, it is said, to a refractory neighbour. Miss Wickstead has taken the cottage for twelve months, with a right of purchase within that period, and is now in possession. My wife, I am happy to say, is well; and frequently asks when you are coming back, a question I have difficulty in answering. As to our boy, he is a prodigy of limbs and lungs, and should properly be present at the Exhibition for general inspection. It is generally considered he will run away a little before his time; is a great scamp; thrashes his mother; kicks his father and promises well to lick the nation at a future day. Hoping you are well, and that this will reach you somewhat sooner than the preeceeding one, I remain very faithfully yours (Signed) H. Halse. To:- D. McLean Esq.