isions of the tribe, which amounted to £7, leaving a balance in hand of 17/6, of which 12/6 was given to Etako, and Porutu's son Ihaia, for assisting in giving native information as to claims, numbers and Hapus of the Ngamotu people. The remaining 5/- was paid to Mr. Suisted, for the bags in which the money was put for the natives; or, if charged in the hotel account, paid by Government, it will stand against me as payment for food supplied to natives. I am uncertain in which way the sum is expended, and therefore must refer to my tribe and enquire about it. I may conclude my sketch of the Wellington visit by adoring that Providence, who so graciously presides over us in all our ways, and saves us from the many evils that this world is encumbered with; and