have will avoid the necessity of giving them a large reserve, as they expected. It extends to a small bush on the Matarawa river, where there is an eel cut. Here we made a mark. The place is named Mungaratawiri. Went to Captain Campbell's, having been invited to breakfast. Dined there. Crossed to Mr. Taylor's in the afternoon. Had tea there, and returned to the Hotel about 8. Spent two hours at Captain Campbell's. Read Keith's prophecy. The brig in sight. Cot ready to start to Wangahu, but was detained by the natives, who wanted one thing and another. Nikorima, a relative of Tarewa's, of the Ngapotoma tribe, wanted a piece of land reserved for him. About 11 a.m. expected the brig's boat ashore. Saw Mawae. Firm and determined with every native. I was rather out of temper. Waited till the boat came up from the brig, which was in the afternoon. Symonds and I lunched; no servant; put the things on the table. Went to King's P.M. for wine. John Williams with me during the day. Half past 4 p.m. money landed in safety. News by the brig; nine soldiers taken in their tent by surprise, and killed by Maoris. Father O'Leary landed