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they support either the policy of pre-emption enunciated by the Government or the policy advocated by its “ nominal supporter,” Mr. Samuel Locke? Such a policy, if effect be given to it, would cause those lands to be sealed against all comers. The head of the Government has intimated that no further borrowing will be resorted to except for the purpose of completing public works now in course of construction. It is manifest, therefore, that the Government proposals with respect to Native Lands, if they get the force of law, cannot fail to check the settlement and progress of the whole electorate. The Maoris themselves, while owning valuable lands, might under such a scheme be absolutely unable to procure the bare necessaries of life. Such a scheme would sap the foundation of the prosperity of the East Coast. My own views upon the adminis. tration of the Native Lands are already well known to you. I am altogether opposed to the Government proposal to Mr. Locke’s proposal, and to schemes for assisting Native Lands to pass into the hands of large Land Companies or monopolists. Provision should be made for the natives by allocating for them reserves ample for their maintenance. As to the residue of the Native lands of the Colony, eveiy possible facility should be given for placing those lands fairly in the market, and in blocks of moderate areas. The law for the individualisation of Native interests in blocks of land should be amended, so that persons leasing or buying individual shares from Maori owners should be able to speedily and at small cost, to ascertain definitely the actual interest they held in a block. Until increased facilities are given to attain this end the occupiers of Maori lands will have no heart to turn their attention to making improvements, or the employment of labor. Knowing therefore the views I advocate, upon this important subject, I confidently rely upon the electors of the East Coes': in the interest of all of us who have made our homes here to give me their support in the present contest. I am, Gentlemen, lour obedient servant, M. J. Gannon.

Harbor Board Notice. HARBOUR BOARD. TENDERS. FTIENDERS will be received at this office J- up to noon on SATURDAY, 7th Instant, for— Deepening the Turanganui River near the Wnarf. For particulars apply at this office. J. BOURKE, Secretary, Gisborne Harbour Board. 3rd June, 1884. 166 Volunteer Notice. J BATTERY, N.Z.A. /">UN DETACHMENTS will Parade Weekly as follows: — No. I—Tuesdays, at 7 p.m. No. 2—Tuesdays, at 8 p.m. No. 3—Thursdays, at 7 p.m. No. 4—Thursdays, at 8 p.m. Members of Detachments must attend or arrange for a substitute at each drill. GEO. J. WINTER, 167 Capt. Commanding. Amusements. QIBB O B N E THEATRE. Let 863 and Manager •• Mr. Willmott. SPECIAL ATTRACTION. For a Short Season Only. MONDAY, JUNE 9th. Grand Inauguration of Comedy Dramatic Season. FIRST APPEARANCE OF WILLMOTT’S GREAT DRAMATIC AND COMEDY ORGANISATION OF TWENTY-FOUR ARTISTES, In a Grand Repertoire of New Comedies, Burlesques, and Dramas with which their names have become famous, viz., Lankester’s Great Comedy, THE GUV’NOR. Sims’ Great Comedy, CRUTCH AND TOOTHPICK. Merrit’s GOLDEN PLOUGH. LIFE. Pinero’s IMPRUDENCE. CINDERELLA, (fro., &C. All of which will be costumed and staged in that manner which has earned for them such high enconiums from the Press and public of the towns which they have visited. Remember, this is the most complete organization that has ever travelled the Australasias, and has been in existence over two years. Prices of Admission will be: — Reserved and front seats, ss; next, 45., 35., and 2. Babies will not be admitted. F. WILLMOTT, 157 Manager. CONCERT , In aid of the Building Fund of ST. ANDREW’S PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH, WILL BE HELD IN McFABLANE’S HALL, THURSDAY NEXT, sth JUNE, 1884. PROGRAMME.— Past I. Overture —“ To Guy Mannering ”.. The Band Glee—“ Blow, Blow thou Wint’ry Wind.”.. The Choir Song—“ Resignation.” Mr. East Song—“ Dream Faces.” Miss. F. Porter Reading: “ Fashionable Calls” Mr. J. W. Witty Song—“ Half-mast High./ Madame Stewart Duet—“ Instrumental.”. .Messrs. Faram and Morrison Song—“ My Sister Dear.”.. Mr. W. Edwards INTERVAL. Part H. Overture —“ The Peri Vaises.” The Band Glee—“ When the Toil of Day is O’er.”.. The Choir Song—“ The White Squall.”... .Mr. J. East Song—“ Wait till the Clouds go by.”..Miss M. Hall Duet—“ The Gipsey Countess.”.... Madam Stewart and Mr. Edwards Song—“ This way 97th.”..Mr. J. W. Witty (Last words o f Capt. Hedley Vicars.) Song—“ They Wandered down the Mountain’s Side.”.. Madame Stewart Duet—‘‘Pianoforte Overture to Zampa.”.. The Misses McFarlane Song— •* Once Again.” Mr. W. Edwards National Anthem— Doors open at 7.30 p.m. Concert at 8 O’clock. Tickets.: 35., 25., and Is. 158 W. J. QUIGLEY, AND QUANTITY SURVEYOR. 911