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The condition of the Trusts in the Province of Southland is not perhaps quite so satisfactory ; but this is to be accounted for by the fact that the financial resources of that Province have not enabled its Government to give that liberal assistance to Educational and Charitable objects which has been given by Otago and Canterbury. As far, however, as the means at their disposal have enabled the Trustees to make beneficial use of the Endowments, such has been done, and in no case does there appear to be any necessity for authoritative interference with the present Trustees, beyond the official control of a Commissioner, as previously recommended. The Grants for Hospitals and Cemeteries will form the subject of a separate brief Report. (1.5.) Alfred Domett. George Sisson Cooper. Robert Hart. Theophilus Heale (Signed at his request by Mr. Domett).