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The address has been duly laid before Her Majesty, who was graciously pleased to command me to convey her thanks to the society for their loyal congratulations. I have to request that you will cause Mrs. Caroline Hinsch, of Mitchelltown, Wellington, the president of the society, to be informed of Her Majesty's pleasure in the matter. I have, &c, J. CHAMBEELAIN. Governor the Eight Hon. the Earl of Eanfurly, &c.

No. 10. (No. 28.) My Loed, — Downing Street, 3rd July, 1897. I have the honour to inform you that I duly received Sir James Prendefgast's despatch No. 16, of the 18th March last, forwarding a resolution passed by the synod of the diocese of Waiapu recording their thankfulness to God for Her Majesty's long and prosperous reign. I have now to request that you will cause the Bishop of Waiapu to be informed that the resolution was laid before the Queen, who was pleased to receive it very graciously. I have, &c, J. CHAMBBELAIN. Governor the Eight Hon. the Earl of Eanfurly, &c.

No. 11. (No. 29.) My Lobd, — Downing Street, 6th July, 1897. I have the honour to acknowledge the receipt of Sir James Prendergast's despatch No. 28, of the 12th May, transmitting an address to the Queen from the Arikis, the Parliament, the Mataipos, and the people of the Cook Islands, and to inform you that I have now laid it before the Queen. 2. Her Majesty was much gratified to learn of the good work which is being done in New Guinea and other islands in the Pacific Ocean by missionaries and teachers from the Cook Islands, and of the desire of the people of the group to utilise for the improvement of others the benefits which they have received themselves from the teaching of the English language, and was graciously pleased to command me to convey her thanks to the Arikis and people for their loyal message and for their prayer on her behalf. 3. You will request the British Eesident in the group to inform Makea Takau, Chief of the Federal Government, of Her Majesty's pleasure in the matter. I have, &c, J. CHAMBEELAIN. Governor the Eight Hon. the Earl of Eanfurly, &c.

No. 12. (No. 30.) My Lord, — Downing Street, 7th July, 1897. I have the honour to acknowledge the receipt of Sir James Prendergast's despatch No. 31, of the 13th May, transmitting an address from the Mayor and councillors of the City of Wellington for presentation to the Queen. I have now laid this address before Her Majesty, and have to request that you will inform his Worship the Mayor that it gave Her Majesty much pleasure to receive the address of the citizens of the capital of New Zealand, and that Her Majesty has graciously commanded me to convey her sincere thanks to them for their loyal congratulations and good wishes. I have, &c, J. CHAMBEELAIN. Governor the Eight Hon. the Earl of Eanfurly, &c.

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