in groups round the tent in the midst of the grove, those from Hairangi with their chief Whatitiri on the left on each side of the bank those disposed to sell their land on the right and in front of the tent, the Kuikui and down the river natives behind the tent. The business of the meeting was commenced with a very great deal of spirit by Ihaia a staunch supporter of Europeans who addressed the assembled crowd forming the greatest body of Waitara claimants that ever met together to discuss the land question (about 130 adults) and in a long speech he told them that his firm determination was to sell his land and that of his friends who joined them